Rwanda: Ray, Azam Lock Horns in the quarterfinals of the Cecafa Kagame Cup



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Brazil's Roberto Oliveira Goncalves of Calmo, head coach of Rayon Sports, has urged his players to remain focused as the eight-time Rwandan champions attempt to win their first Cecafa title in twenty years.

He sent a warning to his players Friday after reaching the quarterfinals of the 41st CECAFA Kagame Cup in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

However, Goncalves also commended the players for the determination and hard work that they showed in their final group. B against Burundian Lydia Ludic, won 3-1 thanks to goals from Abdul Rwatubyaye, Kevin Muhire and skipper Pierrot Kwizera

"We missed a lot of chances to score, the score line would have could go up to 6 -1 or more, but what's important right now is that we're at playoff stages, we need to be more focused, one game at a time, "he said. declared the former Brazilian International

.These players, they gave everything okay and I am convinced that they are good enough to win this competition, "he explained.

The quarter-finals will start today with the Kenyan giants Gor Mahia against the Ugandan SC Vipers. Ports

The action will continue on Monday when Azam FC, Group A leader, will face Rayon Sports who finished second in Group B.

In another quarter-final match on Monday, the Singaporean Singida United will face off Zanzibar's JKU have qualified for the playoff phase as second-placed Group A finalists.

After the group stage, playmaker Rayon Sports Kwizera is one of the two top scorers with three goals each, alongside the striker of Azam FC Iddi Shaabani. 19659011] Rayon Sports and Gor Mahia finished first in Group B with five points each, the same number of goals scored and goals conceded to win quarterfinals.

For Group B leaders, CECAFA used a FIFA Play rule rider whic h saw Gor Mahia topping the standings with his four yellow cards accumulated in the group stage compared to the five yellow cards from Rayon Sports.

Today

Gor Mahia vs. Vipers

Simba SC vs. Ports AS

Monday

Azam vs. Ray

Singida Utd vs. JKU

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