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Tusker coach Julien Mette in action during a past training session. [Courtesy, Tusker Media]

FKF Cup champions Tusker believe the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup will provide the perfect stage to sharpen their squad ahead of their return to continental football when the regional tournament kicks off on Friday at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda.

The Brewers head to Rwanda looking to build momentum before beginning their CAF Confederation Cup campaign, with coach Julien Mette viewing the competition as an important opportunity to measure his team against some of East and Central Africa's strongest clubs.

Tusker were not initially planning to feature in the tournament, but Mette has welcomed the invitation, saying it comes at the right time as the team prepares for its first appearance in continental football since the 2022-23 CAF Champions League and its first CAF Confederation Cup campaign since 1994.