Group A in the CECAFA Kagame Cup wrapped up on a tense note, leaving the Venoms with work to do—but their regional title ambitions remain alive.
Despite a tight 2–1 setback against Rwanda’s APR FC on matchday three, Denis Lavagne’s side finished second in Group A with 6 points from three games, having already secured crucial victories over Garde Republicaine (3–0) and Kenyan giants Gor Mahia (1–0).
While Gor Mahia clinched automatic qualification as group winners via superior overall goal difference in a three-way tiebreak, Vipers SC remain in prime position to claim the lone best runners-up spot across the three groups.
Under tournament regulations, the three group winners advance to the semifinals alongside the single best second-placed team.
Group A Standing: Vipers finish on 6 points with a healthy +3 Goal Difference.
The Benchmark:In a 4-team group setup, 6 points and a positive goal tally set a high bar for runner-up contenders in Groups B and C.
With Group B and C final fixtures playing out over the next 48 hours, all eyes in Kitende will be on scorelines elsewhere.
Should results hold, the Kitende outfit will be marching straight into the last four.
