Big-spending Tusker brought down to earth as Al Hilal strike twice to spoil Kagame Cup return
Tusker FC began their 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Sudanese giants Al Hilal in their Group C opener at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday.Goals in either half from Gamar Eldin and Salim Adams handed the Sudanese giants a commanding start to their campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Sudanese side, runners-up in last year’s tournament, were keen to make a strong start to their latest title bid, while Tusker, returning to the regional competition for the first time in almost a decade—were seeking a positive start to their campaign.The Brewers made a bright start and nearly broke the deadlock inside the opening 10 minutes. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9865191##Ian Simiyu latched onto a defence-splitting pass from Chris Erambo but could only send his effort over the crossbar.Al Hilal responded almost immediately as winger Godwin Frimpong raced onto Yasir Mozamil’s cut-back in the 15th minute, only to volley narrowly wide.Hilal gradually gained control of the contest and..