| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Zanzibar |
| Dates | 8 December - 20 December |
| Teams | 11 (from CECAFA confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
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| Runners-up | |
| Third place | |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 26 (2 per match) |
The 1990 CECAFA Cup was the 17th edition of the CECAFA Cup, which involves teams from Southern and Central Africa. The tournament was held in Zanzibar.