AFC Leopards SC — Kenyan Premier League club seeking first league title since 1998, finished second in 2025/26 season.
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The Standard
… AFC Leopards had played in the 1968 edition and were eliminated in the semi-finals by Togolese club, Etoile Filante du Togo. …
Kenyan teams' struggle against Egyptian sides goes onCitizen Digital
… in Awendo, while record league champions Gor Mahia were set to begin their campaign against Murang’a SEAL at Nyayo Stadium.Wednesday’s fixtures included Nairobi United against KCB at Police Sacco Stadium, Posta Rangers versus Shabana at Wang’uru Stadium in Mwea, and AFC Leopards …
FKF postpones Premier League opening fixtures amid promotion-relegation standoffThe Standard
… Wednesday will see Nairobi United face KCB, Posta Rangers meet Shabana and AFC Leopards take on Bandari. …
FKF races to start league as legal questions lingerThe Standard
… On Wednesday, Nairobi United were set to face KCB, Posta Rangers were scheduled to meet Shabana, and AFC Leopards were due to take on Bandari.FKF linked the postponement to ongoing consultations over how the new season should be administered, saying the discussions would involve …
FKF postpones Premier League kick-off amid promotion and relegation disputeCitizen Digital
… ole of anti-doping authorities in protecting players and the integrity of matches. “We have realized that they are not enemies of football clubs, they're just trying to make sure the players have it right for both their health and also the outcome of our matches.” At AFC Leopards …
Kenyan football clubs urged to invest more in anti-doping awarenessCitizen Digital
Muhiddin: AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia set for explosive KPL title race By Godfrey Ashiali August 27, 2026 09:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Bandari FC coach Twahir Muhiddin during their FKF Premier Le …
Muhiddin: AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia set for explosive KPL title raceCitizen Digital
… eferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere says his side is fully prepared for the new Kenya Premier League season, with the Dockers set to open their campaign against AFC Leopards …
Bandari FC coach Charles Okere aiming for KPL title ahead of new seasonCitizen Digital
… Shikanda, the immediate former AFC Leopards chairman, says proceeding against a court order would expose the federation to legal consequences and called for greater respect for the laws governing the game. …
KPL uncertainty puts Kenyan football in a bad spot, ShikandaCitizen Digital
… planning for the upcoming season and has also been coordinating the team’s recruitment, as well as the technical bench as a whole,” said Imbenzi The former Vihiga United FC tactician is currently leading the team in the preseason and recently lost 2-0 to heavyweights AFC Leopards …
Imbenzi backs Manoa to excel as Kakamega Homeboyz head coachCitizen Digital
Leopards new signing Lwanga rallies fans to ‘believe’ ahead of new season By Derrick Otieno August 11, 2026 05:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter New AFC Leopards signing Taddeo Lwanga trains days after joi …
Leopards new signing Lwanga rallies fans to ‘believe’ ahead of new seasonPyramids FC of Egypt defeated Gor Mahia FC 2–0 in the first round of the 2026 CAF Champions League at Nyayo Stadium. The article notes that Kenyan clubs have struggled historically against Egyptian opponents in continental competitions and that no Kenyan club has ever defeated an Egyptian club on Egyptian soil.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Pyramids FC of Egypt defeated Gor Mahia FC 2–0 in the first round of the 2026 CAF Champions League at Nyayo Stadium. The article notes that Kenyan clubs have struggled historically against Egyptian opponents in continental competitions and that no Kenyan club has ever defeated an Egyptian club on Egyptian soil.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026, called off to allow further consultations with participating clubs and league sponsors over management of the new season.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation announced the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League will start on Monday following a High Court ruling clearing the way, but at least 12 clubs have said they will not participate until the federation holds a proper meeting and addresses outstanding issues. Sports lawyer Ken Ochieng has warned that FKF lacks necessary committees, including an appeals committee, to properly manage disputes during the season.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026 called off to allow consultations over promotion, relegation, and competition management.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Football Kenya Federation and the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya have begun a series of anti-doping workshops for clubs in the Kenya Premier League, FKF Women's Premier League, and FKF National Super League, covering doping control processes and Anti-Doping Rule Violations.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin expects AFC Leopards and defending champions Gor Mahia to wage a fierce battle for the FKF Premier League title, with Leopards driven by their quest for a first league crown since 1998. Muhiddin believes Gor Mahia will be formidable once their injured players recover from the CECAFA tournament.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere says the team is fully prepared for the new Kenya Premier League season, with players fit and ready to open against AFC Leopards this weekend. Okere expressed concern about legal disputes affecting league preparations, but believes all KPL teams are ready to begin.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FKF National Executive Committee member Dan Shikanda says uncertainty over Kariobangi Sharks' relegation, which is subject to a stay order, is putting Kenyan football in a difficult position and risks delaying the Kenya Premier League season scheduled to start this weekend.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega Homeboyz team manager Boniface Imbenzi has expressed confidence in new head coach Edward Manoa, who is assisted by Paul Okatwa, to improve the team's performance in the Kenyan Premier League this season following recent disappointing results.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Leopards signing Taddeo Lwanga, a midfielder from Vipers SC, has called on the club's supporters to back the squad as the 12-time champions prepare for the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, aiming to win their first league title in 28 years after finishing second last season.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya international midfielder Timothy Ouma has joined English club Charlton Athletic from Slavia Prague on a season-long loan with an option to make the move permanent. Ouma, 22, reunites with fellow Kenyan international Collins Sichenje at the club, with the two having known each other since before Sichenje moved to Sweden and regularly rooming together on Harambee Stars duty.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia will face hosts Rayon Sports in Friday's CECAFA Kagame Cup final, seeking to end a 41-year wait for regional glory. Head coach Charles Akonnor expressed confidence after the team topped their group and defeated Al Hilal in the semi-finals.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia will face Rwanda's Rayon Sports in today's Cecafa Kagame Cup final, seeking to end a 41-year title drought dating back to their 1985 victory. The FKF Premier League champions reached the final after defeating Al Hilal 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kibera Black Stars have begun their third week of preparation for the new National Super League season, focusing on strengthening their squad by recruiting young players, particularly in striking, goalkeeping, and wingbacks. The Nairobi-based club has also lined up pre-season friendlies against Premier League opponents to test the squad.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega School's Green Commandos defeated St. Mary's School Yala 3-2 in extra time to claim the 2026 KSSSA National Boys' Football championship, their first national title in seven years and their 13th overall KSSSA crown.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's proposed Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sponsored by Nominated MP Irene Mayaka, seeks to criminalise sports manipulation and protect whistleblowers. A key debate concerns whether Sports Kenya or the Directorate of Criminal Investigations should investigate suspected match-fixing, with some stakeholders expressing concerns about Sports Kenya's independence.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Promotion specialist Gilbert Selebwa has been appointed MOFA FC coach with the goal of securing the National Super League side's promotion to the FKF Premier League next season. The former AFC Leopards coach, who has previously guided Shabana FC and Mombasa United to top-flight promotion, met his new players and technical staff for the first time on Monday as pre-season preparations began.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newly appointed Michael Olunga Football Academy head coach Gilbert Selebwa has set his ambition on guiding the National Super League side to the Kenya Premier League for the 2027/28 season. Selebwa, a former AFC Leopards head coach regarded as a promotion specialist across East Africa, believes his track record of moving clubs from the National Super League to the top flight will help MOFA achieve this goal.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards CEO Ronald Namai expressed confidence the club will end its long wait for a Kenya Premier League title next season after finishing second in 2025/26, six points behind champions Gor Mahia. The club has signed several players including Taddeo Lwanga, Robinson Musungu, and Eric Naaman Balecho ahead of the campaign.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Archbishop Njenga Girls, newly-crowned Western region champions, qualified for the KSSSA national football championship for the first time since 2019 after defeating reigning national champions Butere Girls 2-1. Head coach Fred Serenge says the team is focused on winning the national title at the Term Two School Games scheduled for August 4-8, 2026 at M-Pesa Academy in Thika.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Juma Abdallah, a veteran football coach who shaped several Kenyan clubs and generations of players, has died after a prolonged illness involving diabetes, pancreatic disease, and kidney dysfunction. He coached AFC Leopards, Murang'a SEAL, Thika United, KCB FC, Bidco United, Western Stima, Chemelil Sugar and Vihiga Bullets during his decades-long career.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former AFC Leopards captain Victor Omune is on the verge of joining Mathare United on a free transfer ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, marking an emotional homecoming to where he began his development through the Mathare Youth Sports Association structure.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC have signed 25-year-old Ivorian winger Aboubacar Doumbia from Saudi Arabian First Division side Al Orobah. Doumbia brings experience from Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and Israel, and represented Ivory Coast at Under-20, Under-23 and senior levels, including at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KF Cup champions Tusker FC have signed 25-year-old Ivorian winger Aboubacar Doumbia from Saudi Arabian First Division side Al Orobah. Doumbia, who has played in Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and Israel, is expected to add pace and creativity to Tusker's attack as the club prepares for the FKF Premier League, CAF Confederation Cup and CECAFA Kagame Cup.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto pledged Ksh 35 million and a state-backed training ground to AFC Leopards, including an immediate Ksh 10 million injection for the 2026/27 season and a committed Ksh 25 million annual sponsorship.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced a Sh10 million immediate cash injection to AFC Leopards during a State House meeting, with Sh5 million directed to new player signings and Sh5 million to players' personal support. He also pledged an annual Sh25 million sponsorship top-up and said the government is constructing 32 stadiums nationwide to provide youth talent development opportunities alongside commercial facilities.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia will play Rwandan club Rayon Sports in an all-expenses-paid friendly match on July 18 in Kigali as part of Rayon Sports' annual Rayon Day celebrations and season launch.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia have released goalkeeper Gad Mathew following the expiry of his contract at the technical bench's recommendation. The club is considering replacing him with AFC Leopards' Francis Katasi among other goalkeepers.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars coach Twahir Muhiddin predicts the Kenyan Premier League will face stiffer competition when the new season kicks off in August, driven by players seeking to impress national team selectors ahead of AFCON 2027, which Kenya will host.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin predicts the Kenyan Premier League will face stiffer competition when the new season starts in August, driven by players seeking selection for AFCON 2027, which Kenya will host alongside Tanzania and Uganda.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →