A last gasp goal condemned Kenya’s Gor Mahia to suffer their first defeat of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after a dramatic 1-0 loss to Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC.
Second half substitute Gusto Mulongo struck deep into stoppage time to settle a fiercely contested Group A encounter at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda on Monday, July 27th, 2026.
Deep into stoppage time, Ashraf Mandela delivered a dangerous low cross into the penalty area where substitute Gusto Mulongo timed his run to perfection before calmly slotting home from close range.
Having both opened their campaigns with victories, the East African heavyweights entered the clash knowing another win would put one foot in the semi-finals.
The heartbreaking defeat leaves Gor Mahia with three points from two matches, while Vipers take full control of Group A with six points from as many available.
K’Ogalo will now shift their focus to their final group fixture against Djibouti’s FC Garde Républicaine, where victory could still secure a place in the semi-finals, depending on the outcome of the remaining group matches.
The late winner for Vipers puts them firmly in command of the group and within touching distance of a place in the last four.
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor made nine changes from the side that defeated APR FC in their opening fixture, with goalkeeper Humphrey Kastasi making his competitive debut for the Kenyan giants as K’Ogalo looked to register back-to-back victories.
