Kigali City Cup
KIGALI CITY CUP
2026
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Inaugural Edition • Kigali, Rwanda
Pre-Season Tournament

Africa's Gateway to the New Season

The Kigali City Cup 2026 brings together 12 elite clubs from East and West Africa for six days of high-stakes pre-season football, talent scouting and commercial connection — in the heart of Rwanda.

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12
Elite Clubs
24+
Matches
06
Days
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01 / The Tournament

An elite stage where the new season begins.

Organised by ATX Global Solutions and WESKAUT Sports Management in partnership with Kigali City FC, the inaugural Kigali City Cup positions Rwanda's capital as Africa's premier pre-season destination.

Beyond the football, the tournament is a platform for scouting, sponsorship, tourism and cross-border football diplomacy.

Football
Competitive prep & continental exposure
Talent
Scouts, agents & transfer opportunities
Tourism
Showcasing Kigali to the world
02 / Match Schedule

Six days. One champion.

Dates
15 — 20 JUL 2026
Day 0115 JUL

Opening Ceremony

Group Stage Fixtures

Match 1 of 6
Day 0216 JUL

Group Stage

Matchday 2 Fixtures

Match 2 of 6
Day 0317 JUL

Group Stage

Matchday 3 — Decider

Match 3 of 6
Day 0418 JUL

Quarter Finals

Knockouts Begin

Match 4 of 6
Day 0519 JUL

Semi Finals

Final Four Battle

Match 5 of 6
Day 0620 JUL

Grand Final

Third Place • Awards Gala

Match 6 of 6
03 / Participating Clubs

Twelve flags. One trophy.

#01🇷🇼
AS Kigali
Rwanda
#02🇰🇪
Mathare United FC
Kenya
#03🇳🇬
Rangers International FC
Nigeria
#04🇰🇪
Nairobi United FC
Kenya
#05🇷🇼
Rayon Sports FC
Rwanda
#06🇳🇬
Sporting Lagos FC
Nigeria
#07🇷🇼
Teleos Arrow FC
Rwanda
#08🇷🇼
Kigali City FC
Rwanda
#09🇷🇼
APR FC
Rwanda
#10🇺🇬
BUL FC
Uganda
#11🇷🇼
Police FC
Rwanda
#12✨
Invitational Slot
TBA
04 / Format

Group stage to grand final.

A condensed knockout architecture: every match matters, every minute counts.

  1. 01
    Group Stage
    Three matchdays, four groups, top-eight progression.
  2. 02
    Quarter-Finals
    Single-leg knockouts — extra time and penalties decide.
  3. 03
    Semi-Finals
    Final four battle for a place in the showpiece.
  4. 04
    Third Place Match
    Bronze medal decider before the final.
  5. 05
    Grand Final
    Champions crowned at the Kigali City Cup.
05 / Awards

Honouring the very best.

🏆
Kigali City Cup Champions
🥈
Runner-Up
🥉
Third Place
⚽
Golden Boot
🧤
Golden Glove
⭐
Most Valuable Player
🌟
Best Young Player
🤝
Fair Play Award
06 / Sponsorship

Align your brand with African football.

  • ◆International brand exposure across broadcast and digital
  • ◆Stadium and pitch-side branding throughout the tournament
  • ◆Corporate hospitality and B2B networking access
  • ◆Fan engagement and on-ground activation rights
Official Partner Categories
07 / Get Involved

Be part of history.

For sponsorship, club entries, media accreditation and partnership enquiries, contact the Kigali City Cup organising committee.

Kigali City Football Club Ltd
LocationKigali, Rwanda
Phone+250 728 468 549
Emailinfo@kigalicitycup.com
Webwww.kigalicitycup.com
Strategic Partners
ATX Global Solutions•WESKAUT Sports Management