Our perfect start to the 2026 CECAFA tournament came to a crushing end on todays as we slumped to a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat against Uganda’s Vipers SC in Kigali, Rwanda.

The match seemed destined for a goalless stalemate, with both sides creating few clear-cut chances in a tense Group A encounter. However, disaster struck for K’Ogalo in the final minute of added time when Vipers’ forward pounced on a defensive lapse to head home the winner.

Coach Charles Akonnor made several changes to his starting lineup from the side that demolished APR FC 5-0 in the tournament opener, perhaps with an eye on squad rotation.

Despite late pressure, the Kenyan giants could not find an equalizer and now face a must-win situation in their final Group A fixture against Garde Republicaine on Thursday.

A positive result will be crucial to keep semifinal hopes alive in the regional showpiece.