Al Hilal Omdurman vs Jamus CECAFA Kagame Cup Preview
Sudan's Al Hilal Omdurman and Jamus of South Sudan are looking to claim some consolation when they square off in the CECAFA Kagame Cup third-place match.
The Sudanese side will be counting on their record in this fixture and should have the upper hand here.
Key Stats
- Al Hilal Omdurman are unbeaten in eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Al Hilal Omdurman are unbeaten in the last two matches against Jamus.
- Jamus have failed to win two of their last three matches.
Al Hilal Omdurman with the Edge
Al Hilal Omdurman are unbeaten in the two previous matches against Jamus. Both teams met in the CAF Champions League qualifiers in 2025, with the Sudanese side playing out a 0-0 draw in the first leg before winning 1-0 in the second fixture.
So Close for Al Hilal Omdurman
Al Hilal Omdurman missed out on the final after losing on penalties to Kenyan side Gor Mahia. They bounced back from an early own goal by Steven Ebuela, with Ansumana Samura drawing them level, but ultimately lost in the shootout.
While it was a disappointing defeat, Al Hilal Omdurman will take the positives from their performance. Their showings at the Kagame Cup have also been generally solid, having gone unbeaten in three of four matches.
The task for Al Hilal Omdurman will be to avoid ending the tournament empty-handed. The Sudanese side will take confidence from their overall form, having gone unbeaten in eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
Semi-final Blues for Jamus
Jamus were disappointing in their semi-final clash, suffering a 3-1 defeat to Rayon Sport of Tanzania. They were second best throughout the contest, with Diallo Bandiougou’s second-half effort proving a mere consolation.
While it was the first defeat in the tournament for Jamus, their performances seem to be worsening as the competition progresses. They have now failed to win two of their last three matches.
However, like Al Hilal Omdurman, Jamus will also be keen to avoid leaving the tournament empty-handed. Their overall form has also been solid, having gone unbeaten in nine of their last 10 in all competitions.
Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Al Hilal Omdurman (4-3-3): Farid Ouedraogo; Steven Ebuela, Babe Diarra, Ousmane Diouf, Ernest Luzolo; Magemeno Petrus, Yagoub Taha, Haman Mandjan; Salim Adams, Ahmed M’Bareck, Sunday Adetunji.
Despite scoring an own goal in the semi-final, Ebuela should retain his place at the back for Al Hilal Omdurman. Haman Mandjan is set to continue in midfield while Sunday Adetunji should lead the line once again.
Jamus (4-3-3): Majak Mawith; Haniff Wesonga, Mohamed Kesra, Jean Ngumbi, Thomas Bawak Eta; Gosim Elenga, Mario Taban; Dhata Stephen, Kevin Muhire, Diallo Bandiougou, Laurent Ramazani.
Bandiougou scored off the bench for Jamus in the semi-final and could earn a start on Friday. Ramazani should feature in attack once again while Kesra is set to continue at the back.