Thursday July 30, 2026

• Amahoro stadium, Kigali 7pm (8pm Ugandan Time)

Uganda Premier League champions face Rwanda’s APR desperate to avoid defeat and seal top position in Group A of the ongoing CECAFA Kagame Cup in Kigali.

The Venoms lead the standings with maximum points after two matches following victories over Garde Republic (3-0) and Gor Mahia (1-0).

Following closely is Gor Mahia and APR on three points and with the Kenyan giants facing the group’s whipping boys from Djibouti, Vipers understand that avoiding defeat against the Rwandan champions gives them an unassailable lead and will grant them a place in the last four of the tournament.

Coach Denis Lavagne expects a difficult encounter against a desperate APR side who must win to remain with any hope of progress.

“It’s going to be a difficult game because our opponents need to win and also score many goals to have a chance of progressing to the semifinals. But for us, we are ready,” said the French man who is expected to ring a few changes to the team.

Vipers are yet to concede a goal and Lavagne has praised team work as the sole reason behind their clean sheets.

“We are well organised in defence and the entire team does a very good job defending. But individually, we also have good defenders and the team is compact.”

Meanwhile, the Venoms, looking to emulate former tournament winners from Uganda will rely on the experienced Farouk Miya, Karim Watambala, Gusto Mulongo and Milton Karisa as well as Yunus Sentamu for goals.

APR have former SC Villa duo of Ronald Ssekiganda and Hakim Kiwanuka in their ranks and will be desperate to prove a point against their compatriots.

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Malawi put up a remarkable display to stun reigning Champions Nigeria as the two teams faced off on Tuesday night at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat.

The Scorchers produced arguably the biggest shock of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Nigeria 3-2 in a pulsating match.

The Chawinga sisters combined to score the three goals for Malawi with Temwa bagging a brace while Tabitha added the other.

Nigeria scored twice in added time through Rasheedat Ajibade and Uchenna Kanu but could not eventually stage a comeback.

The result meant this was the first time that Nigeria was losing to a debutant since the start of the tournament in 1988.

The opening half didn’t produce any goals and Malawi’s defensive discipline frustrated Nigeria. On the other hand, as time went by, Malawi kept to grow in confidence.

The Scorchers took the lead in the 73rd minute through Temwa Chawinga before her sister Tabitha who is also the captain doubled the lead.

At the start of stoppage time, Nigeria were awarded a penalty that was converted by Ajibade.

However, Malawi were able to regain their two-lead cushion five minutes later through Temwa.

Kanu would later on score the second for Nigeria but it was too little too late for the Super Falcons to salvage at least a point.

The win means Malawi are in second place in Group C on three points same Zambia who walloped Egypt 6-0.

Action in this group will resume on Saturday with Egypt facing Malawi while wounded Nigeria will be up against Zambia.

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Monday July 27, 2026

• Pele stadium, Kigali 4pm [EAT]

Denis Lavagne still maintains that Vipers’ main target is the start of the season in Uganda when his side face Kitara in the Fufa Super Cup on August 23 but remain braced for Gor Mahia clash.

The Cecafa Kagame Cup Group A clash at Pele stadium, Kigali pits two sides who won their opening two matches and a win could secure them a place in the semi-final.

Vipers saw off Djibouti’s Garde Republicaine 3-0 while Gor Mahia humiliated hosts APR 5-0 in their first game.

Lavagne expects a difficult game against the Kenyan giants who will be slight favourites in the tie.

“We are not yet 100-percent but we are here to continue with progress,” started Lavagne.

“We have a difficult game tomorrow (Monday) because Gor Mahia is a good team and won the first game so it is good test for our players.

“But I think the players want to show progress and I expect a better game than the first because despite victory, we didn’t play so well especially after the first half yet I want consistent.

“The target for me remains the August 23 Fufa Super Cup game in Uganda but we hope to win tomorrow and progress to the semi-final.”

K’Ogalo were ruthless against APR and Lavagne says this is the most difficult game in the group.

“We have to work hard and improve many things. Gor Mahia is the most difficult in the group but the players are motivated and we shall do all it takes to win.”

With APR likely to overcome Garde Republicaine in the later game, both Gor Mahia and Vipers need victory to enlighten chances of reaching the last four.

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