Tanzania Premier League side, Simba SC will feature in the regional CECAFA Kagame Cup.

Rwanda will host the tournament slated for July 24th to August 8th in Kigali at the Amahoro National Stadium and the Kigali Pele Stadium. 

Simba SC who have lifted the regional trophy a record six times return to the event since their last appearance in 2018 where they lost 2-1 to Azam FC.

Jean Sseninde, the Interim Executive Director confirmed that all top teams from the region will play in the tournament. “We are excited that this tournament will give the 12 teams a platform to prepare well ahead of the CAF competitions kicking off in September 2026,” added Sseninde.

She disclosed that the 12th team will be announced on July 6th, 2026. Hosts will be represented by top sides APR FC and Rayon Sports FC. 

Three Member Associations Ethiopia, Eritrea and Burundi will not send teams to the CECAFA Kagame Cup. Last year Tanzanian side Singida Black Stars FC stopped APR FC in the final.

Twelve teams for CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026

APR FC, ⁠Rayon Sport (Rwanda), ⁠Simba SC, ⁠Singida Black Stars FC (Tanzania),  ⁠Vipers SC (Uganda), ⁠Al Hilal SC, ⁠El Merriekh SC (Sudan), ⁠Gor Mahia FC (Kenya), ⁠Mogadishu City FC (Somalia), ⁠Jamus SC ( South Sudan), ⁠FC Garde Républicaine (Djibouti), ⁠KVZ FC (Zanzibar)

Source: cecafaonline.com