| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Ethiopia |
| Dates | December 13–27 |
| Teams | 7 (from CECAFA confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Ethiopia (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Zimbabwe |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 26 (2 per match) |
The 1987 CECAFA Cup was the 14th edition of the tournament. It was held in Ethiopia, and was won by the hosts. The matches were played between December 13–27.