CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026: Rayon Sports FC Defeats KVZ FC 2-0

Local giants Rayon Sports FC made a triumphant start to their 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign by defeating Zanzibar’s KVZ FC 2-0 in their opening Group C fixture. The highly anticipated clash took place under the floodlights at a roaring Amahoro Stadium on Sunday evening.

Tense First Half Ends Goalless

Backed by a sea of passionate, vocal supporters who filled the stands, Rayon Sports pushed forward early in the match. Despite controlling large spells of possession and applying offensive pressure, they struggled to break down a well-organized KVZ FC defensive line.

The Zanzibari side sat deep, absorbing pressure while occasionally looking to threaten on the counter-attack. A tightly contested midfield battle ensured that neither side could find a breakthrough before the referee blew for halftime, leaving the score deadlocked at 0-0.

Second-Half Surge Defeats KVZ

The tactical talk at the break re-energized the Rwandan hosts. Rayon Sports broke the deadlock in the second half, capitalizing on their persistence and wearing out the visiting defense. Once the first goal went in, the momentum shifted entirely to the home team's favor.

KVZ FC tried to push numbers forward to hunt for an equalizer, but Rayon Sports punished their defensive gaps, firing home a second goal to seal a comfortable 2-0 victory.

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Group C Standings Outlook

The victory places Rayon Sports level at the top of Group C with Sudanese powerhouse Al Hilal SC, who also registered a 2-0 win against Tusker FC earlier in the afternoon. Both winning teams have maximum points and an identical goal difference heading into the second round of group stage matches.