Overview:
Besides the trophy and medals, the champions walked away with US$30,000, while the runner-up bagged silver medals and US$20,000, and the third placed US$10,000.
Result
- Red Arrows 1(10)-1(9) APR
The 2024 CECAFA Kagame Cup came to a conclusion with guest side Red Arrows FC of Zambia clinching the championship.
The Zambia Premier League reigning champions defeated Rwanda’s APR FC 10-9 in penalty shootouts in the final after the match had ended 1-1 in 120 minutes at the KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Following a goalless first half in which APR goalie saved a 7th minute penalty, the Zambians broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute through Ricky Banda.
Mamadou Sy then drew the two teams level in the additional time to send the match into extra time where the two teams couldn’t be separated either.
In the ensuing shootout, all the 10 Red Arrows players converted their penalty kicks, while APR’s nine players converted, and Arsene Tuyisenge placed his penalty kick over the goal.
In an earlier third place play-off which was a battle of Sudan Premier League sides, Al Hilal beat Hay Al Wadi 3-2 in penalty shootouts after the match had ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.
The final was graced by the CECAFA President Wallace Karia, the sponsors Tanzania Ports Authority, Azam TV, and Football Presidents from Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Zanzibar.
Besides the trophy and medals, the champions walked away with US$30,000, while the runner-up bagged silver medals and US$20,000, and the third placed US$10,000. Rwanda President Paul Kagame provides the US$60,000 cash prize.
Congratulations to our own Zambian champions, Red Arrows 👌👌👍👍❤️
Actually I like this Team of Tanzania Dar Young Africans but this Zambia Premier League reigning
Champions defeated Rwanda APR 10-9 in penalty shout’s the match ended 1-1 in 120 minutes at the KMC in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania,
All the players are deserves praises.