CECAFA Club Cup· Season 2027
Singida Black Stars recovered from a 10th-minute deficit to beat Mogadishu City 4-1 in the CECAFA Kagame Cup, with Henry David and Mathew Tegisi each scoring twice.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Mogadishu City struck first. Naby Bangoura beat Singida goalkeeper Yona Amosi in the 10th minute to give the Somali Premier League side a surprise lead, silencing the Tanzanian contingent in the stands.
But the lead lasted only three minutes. Henry David levelled for Singida in the 13th minute, turning the momentum decisively. Mathew Tegisi then put the holders ahead from close range in the 16th minute, and the floodgates opened.
David grabbed his second of the afternoon just before half-time, in the 44th minute, sending Singida into the break 3-1 up. Tegisi matched his team-mate's brace with a second goal of his own in the 53rd minute, completing the scoring and sealing a comprehensive victory.
The turning point
Bangoura's opener could have set the stage for an upset, but the rapid-fire response — two goals in the space of three minutes between the 13th and 16th — crushed Mogadishu City's resistance before the first half was half done. Once Henry David equalised, Singida's superior quality and physicality took over, and the Somali side never recovered.
Key performers
Henry David — The Singida forward scored twice (13', 44'), the first a crucial equaliser that steadied his side and the second a killer blow just before the interval. His movement caused constant problems for the Mogadishu backline.
Mathew Tegisi — The Kenyan striker also bagged a brace (16', 53'), the first a poacher's finish from close range and the second a clinical strike that put the result beyond doubt. His hold-up play and work rate were central to Singida's attacking structure.
Naby Bangoura — The lone bright spot for Mogadishu City. His 10th-minute opener was a well-taken finish and gave his side a platform they ultimately could not sustain.
Player of the match: Henry David — his two goals at critical junctures dictated the flow of the game.
By the numbers
The 4-1 scoreline accurately reflected the balance of play. Singida struck four times from what appeared to be a limited number of clear chances, while Mogadishu City scored once from their best spell of the match — the opening 10 minutes. The three-goal burst between the 13th and 44th minutes effectively decided the contest before the second half began.
What it means
Singida Black Stars — the 2025 CECAFA Kagame Cup winners — bounced back after losing their Group B opener 2-0 to Jamus SC. The victory lifted them to three points, keeping their semi-final hopes firmly alive. Their next group match is an all-Tanzanian showdown against Simba SC on 31 July.
Mogadishu City, who made their tournament debut in this edition, face an uphill battle. They take on table-toppers Jamus SC on 31 July in what is likely a must-win fixture to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Verdict
Singida showed why they are the defending champions. After a brief scare, their quality told emphatically, with David and Tegisi running the show. Mogadishu City had their moment but lacked the depth to sustain the challenge. The holders are back on track.
Match Events
Key match events between Mogadishu City and Singida Black Stars — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 1 Aug 2026