Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akannor celebrates his team's win over AFC Leopards in an FKF Premier League match at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on April 26, 2026.

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Gor Mahia’s coach, Charles Akonnor, is confident that his team can make history by ending their 41-year wait for the Cecafa Kagame Cup title when they play Rayon Sports, the hosts, in today’s final in Kigali.

Speaking to Nation Sport from Rwanda, Akonnor said that, despite several injury setbacks which will see some of his key players miss Friday's action, his team is ready for the challenge and are hopeful of winning.

“We are going to play attacking football and score goals. Our opponents are a high-scoring side, so we have to score goals too,” Akonnor said.

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“This is an important game that we can’t afford to gamble with. We have to show discipline, fight for the team and make history,” said the 50-year-old Ghanaian coach.

The highly anticipated match will take place at the 22,000-seater Kigali Pele Stadium from 6 pm (Kenyan time).

The match will be preceded by the third-place play-off between South Sudan’s Jamus SC and Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman.

Gor Mahia reached the final by beating Al Hilal Omdurman 8–7 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in normal time.

Meanwhile, Rayon Sports booked their place in the final with a convincing 2-0 victory over Jamus SC, and will be seeking to defend their title.

📰 Source: Nation Africa