| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Sudan |
| Dates | November 14–28 |
| Teams | 7 (from CECAFA confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Sudan (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Tanzania |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 24 (1.85 per match) |
The 1980 CECAFA Cup was the 8th edition of the tournament. It was held in Sudan, and was won by hosts. The matches were played between November 14–28.