Zanzibar Premier League champions KVZ FC have been placed in Group C of the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026.

KVZ SC was placed in the tough group after the draw was conducted on Friday by CECAFA Head of Marketing and Communications, Andrew Jackson Oryada.

Former Rwanda International and Legend Haruna Niyonzima assisted with the draw ceremony held at the Amahoro Stadium Press Conference Room in Kigali, Rwanda.

Rwanda will host the regional tournament from July 24^th to August 7^th at the Amahoro Stadium and Kigali Pele Stadium. The event returns to Rwanda since 2019.

KVZ FC are placed in Group C alongside the 2025 runners-up and Sudan champions Al Hilal SC, 1998 winners Rayon Sports FC (Rwanda) and two time winners Tusker FC (Kenya).

Interestingly Tanzanian Premier League sides Singida Black Stars FC (2025 winners) and Simba SC have been placed in the same group B alongside Jamus SC (South Sudan) and Mogadishu City Club from Somalia.

Rwanda champions APR FC are in Group A together with Vipers SC (Uganda), Gor Mahia FC (Kenya) and Garde Republicaine FC (Djibouti).

The top teams from each group and the best second placed from any of the thre groups will automatically qualify for the semi final stage.

The winners will pocket US$30,000, the runner-up US$20,000 and the third placed team US$10,000.

Groups

Group A: APR FC, Vipers SC, Gor Mahia FC, Garde Republicaine

Group B: Singida Black, Simba SC, Jamus SC, Mogadishu City Club

Group C: Al Hilal SC, Rayon Sports FC, Tusker FC, KVZ FC