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Gor Mahia vs Rayon Sports Predictions - Rayon Sports to see off Gor Mahia in the CECAFA Kagame Cup final

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Last updated: 07 Aug 2026

Rayon Sports are set to meet Gor Mahia in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup final, with both teams enjoying successful runs to the decisive match. Gor Mahia narrowly advanced via penalties, while Rayon Sports showed dominance with a 3-1 semi-final win and four straight clean sheets in the tournament. Recent stats favor Rayon Sports, who have a slight historical edge and stronger recent form. The prediction is a win-to-nil for Rayon Sports, as they aim for their first Kagame Cup title since 1998.

Brad Newcomb 07 Aug 2026
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  • Rayon Sports are unbeaten in 4 matches, conceding 0 goals.
  • Gor Mahia reach first final since 2015, but have never beaten Rayon Sports.
  • Prediction favours Rayon Sports to win to nil. 
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Rayon Sports have won all their matches in this edition of the CECAFA Kagame Cup (Getty Images)

Gor Mahia vs Rayon Sports Predictions


Gor Mahia did enough to win their semi-final match and reach their first CECAFA Kagame Cup final since 2015. Rayon comfortably won their semi-final match, stretching their unbeaten run to four matches in the competition to reach only their second final. Rayon Sports are predicted to win to nil. 

  • Gor Mahia have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures. 
  • Gor Mahia have scored 7 goals in 5 matches.
  • Gor Mahia have conceded 3 goals in 5 games. 
  • Rayon Sports have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
  • Rayon Sports have scored 8 goals in 5 games.
  • Rayon Sports have conceded 2 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head


Rayon Sports have a slight edge over Gor Mahia, with one victory to none, alongside two draws in three meetings. 

Gor Mahia Form


Gor Mahia came out on top in their CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-final match against Al-Hilal on Tuesday, winning 8-7 on penalties after the score ended 1-1. 

K'Ogalo had 40% possession and six shots in the game, with two attempts on target.

Earlier in the competition, Gor Mahia thumped APR 5-0 and lost 1-0 to Vipers before edging Garde Republicaine 1-0 in Group A. 

Mayienga have won three of their last five games, with two defeats. They scored seven goals and conceded three. 

Gor Mahia have an opportunity to win their fourth Kagame Cup title this weekend, and their first since 1985, when they take on Rayon Sports in the final; however, the going will be tough, as their opponents have kept four clean sheets in a row. 

Rayon Sports Form 


Rayon Sports faced Jamus in the second CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-final match on Tuesday, easing to a 3-1 victory over their opponents. 

Gikundiro had 45% possession and eight shots in the match, with five attempts on target.

Earlier in the group stages, Rayon Sports defeated KVZ FC 2-0, Tusker 1-0, and Al-Hilal 1-0 to finish first in Group C. 

The team from Rwanda have won four of their last five matches, with one draw. They scored eight goals and conceded two.

Rayon Sports have been in great touch lately, having won all four of their fixtures in this edition of the Kagame Cup without conceding a goal, giving them the advantage to beat Gor Mahia in the final and win their first title in this competition since 1998. 

Team News 


Gor Mahia

Alpha Onyango will be available for selection after serving a suspension. 

Paul Okoth, Michael Kibwange, Patrick Ekandjoum, Paul Ochuoga, Lesley Oteini, and Ebenezer Assifuah have each scored a goal in this edition of the CECAFA Kagame Cup.   

Rayon Sports

Muderi Akbar scored the opening goal against Jamus, registering his first goal at the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup.

Ibrahim Djingarey and Gloire Tambwe were also on the scoresheet in the second half. 

Attisso Kodjo has been on target with two goals in the competition so far.

Herman Kameni and Daniel Muhoza have contributed one goal each. 

Verdict

Rayon Sports have been in fine form during the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup and are tipped to secure a win-to-nil victory against Gor Mahia in the final, with a 2-0 scoreline.
 

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