The 2024 CECAFA Kagame Interclub Cup was the 46th edition of the Kagame Interclub Cup, a football competition for clubs in East and Central Africa, which is organized by CECAFA. The competition was held in Tanzania from 9 to 21 July.
Format Twelve teams from 10 associations (including one from COSAFA) are placed in three groups of four teams each. The top teams in each group and the best runners up will automatically qualify for the semi-final stage.
Participating clubs The following twelve teams will contest in the tournament.
Al-Hilal Al-Merreikh Bentiu Al-Wadi APR FC AS Ali Sabieh Coastal Union F.C. Dekedaha Gor Mahia JKU Red Arrows Singida Black Stars SC Villa
Venues The following two venues will host the matches of the tournament. Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam Chamazi StadiumKMC Stadium Capacity: 10,000 Capacity: 23,000
Draw The draw ceremony of the tournament were held on 3 July at Dar es Salaam. The twelve teams were divided into three groups.
Group stage Tie-breaking criteria for group playThe ranking of teams in each group was based on the following criteria: Number of points obtained in games between the teams involved Goal difference in games between the teams involved Goals scored in games between the teams involved Away goals scored in games between the teams involved Goal difference in all games Goals scored in all games Drawing of lots Key to colour in group tablesThe top finisher in each group will qualify for the Knockout-stage Group A
Group B
Group C
Knockout stage In the knockout stage, extra-time and a penalty shoot-out will be used to decide the winner if necessary. Bracket
Semi-finals
Third place match
Final
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