1988 CECAFA Cup
The 1988 CECAFA Cup was the 15th edition of the tournament. It was held in Malawi, and was won by the hosts. The matches were played between November 6–19.
Group A
Played in Lilongwe| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | –1 | |
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | –1 | |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | –2 |
Group B
Played in Blantyre| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | –4 |
Semi-finals
Abandoned in 107' at 0–0 due to power failure.----