1981 CECAFA Cup

1981 CECAFA Cup
Tournament details
Host countryTanzania
DatesNovember 14–28
Teams8 (from CECAFA confederations)
Final positions
Champions Kenya (2nd title)
Runners-up Tanzania
Tournament statistics
Matches played16
Goals scored39 (2.44 per match)
1980
1982

The 1981 CECAFA Cup was the 9th edition of the tournament. It was held in Tanzania, and was won by Kenya. The matches were played between November 14–28.

Somalia withdrew before the tournament.