2012 CECAFA Cup knockout stage


The knockout stage of the 2012 CECAFA Cup began on 3 December 2012 with the [|quarter-finals] and ended on 8 December 2012 with the [|final]. Matches were played at the Namboole Stadium and the Lugogo Stadium in Kampala, Uganda.

Format

The knockout stage involved the eight teams which advanced from the group stage: the top two teams from each group and the two best third-placed teams.
In this stage, teams play against each other once. The losers of the [|semi-finals] play against each other in the [|third place playoff] where the winners are placed third overall in the entire competition and receive US$ 10,000. The winners of the final receive US$30,000 and the runners-up US$20,000.

Match rules

Quarter-finals, third place playoff and final

Quarter-finals

The quarter-finals were played on 3–4 December 2012.
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Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on 6 December 2012.
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Third place play-off

Final

Top scorers (at the knockout stage)

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