Kenya will battle Tanzania for the top prize of KES 12.94 million when the CAF African Schools Football Championship CECAFA qualifiers conclude in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
The winners in both the boys’ and girls’ categories will pocket KES 12.94 million (USD100,000) with the runners-up earning about KES 9.71 million (USD75,000) and third-placed teams taking home approximately KES 6.47 million (USD50,000).
Kenya secured a place in the girls’ final after outwitting hosts Rwanda 5-4 on penalties following a draw in regulation time.
They will now take on Tanzania who advanced after beating Uganda 2-0 in the opening girls’ semi-final at Kigali Pele Stadium. Debora Salala and Salah Msagala scored for the defending champions.
In the boys’ category, hosts Rwanda will meet reigning champions Uganda in the final.
Rwanda survived a tense semi-final against South Sudan, progressing 8-7 on penalties after the match ended goalless in the allotted 40 minutes at the FERWAFA Technical Centre on Friday.
Uganda, meanwhile, humbled Tanzania 3-1 in the other boys’ semi-final, with Kenneth Okwi scoring twice and Joshua Agaba adding the third. Is-haka Mpemba scored Tanzania’s consolation.
Saturday’s programme will begin with the third-place play-offs, with Uganda tackling Rwanda in the girls’ category and Tanzania meeting South Sudan in the boys’ contest.
The tournament is supported by the Motsepe Foundation, with the prize money earmarked for improving school infrastructure. Benefiting schools can use the funds to build classrooms, upgrade sports facilities and improve access to clean water.
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