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AFC Leopards SC

AFC Leopards SC — Kenyan Premier League club that finished second in the 2025/26 season, trailing champions Gor Mahia.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    K’Ogalo went on to beat AFC Leopards to the title with two games to spare after their arch-rivals fell 2-1 to APS Bomet.

    Gor urged to replicate 1987 feat in Champs League
  3. The Standard

    The race for Coach of the Season promises to be equally compelling.Gor Mahia’s Charles Akonnor, AFC Leopards’ Fred Ambani, and APS Bomet’s Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo have all been recognised after guiding their respective sides through impressive campaigns that dwarfed last season’s pe

    Kenya's finest players set to be feted tomorrow
  4. Citizen Digital

    They finished top of the log with 69 points, five ahead of their traditional rivals AFC Leopards who finished second.

    Gor patron Owalo hints at squad changes ahead of CAF-CL return
  5. The Standard

    players celebrate after being crowned the Sportpesa Premier League 2025/26 champions at Nyayo National Stadium, on May 31, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League will be remembered as a season where the rivalry between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards

    How Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards ruled SportPesa Premier League
  6. May 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Kogalo secured the championship with two matches to spare after their arch-rivals AFC Leopards dropped crucial points, confirming Gor Mahia's dominance at the top of the table.

    Gor Mahia crowned FKF Premier League champions for a historic 22nd time
  8. Citizen Digital

    Gor Mahia’s 22nd league title comes after a season defined by tactical discipline and resilience, outlasting rivals AFC Leopards and defending champions Police FC.

    FIFA President Infantino hails Gor Mahia’s historic 22nd title
  9. The Standard

    K’Ogalo sealed a record extending 22nd league title after opening a four-point gap over rivals AFC Leopards with only one match left to play.

    Gor Mahia hold off rivals to clinch league title
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeGor Mahia FC fans celebrate victory against AFC Leopards SC during their Kenyan Premier League match dubbed Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on April 16, 2026.

    K'Ogalo crowned champions for record 22nd league title
  11. The Standard

    League action continues today with APS Bomet hosting title-chasing AFC Leopards at Kericho Green Stadium.

    Ulinzi Stars boost survival hopes as relegation battle intensifies in SPL
  12. Citizen Digital

    Gor Mahia currently top the FKF Premier League standings with 68 points, four ahead of AFC Leopards with only two matches remaining.

    Gor Mahia's title decider against Mara Sugar suspended by SDT

Thursday 11 June

  1. Tusker seeks redemption in FKF Cup final against Police

    Tusker FC forward Eric Kapaito believes the FKF Cup final in Kwale on Sunday offers a chance to end a difficult 2025/26 Premier League season positively after finishing ninth with 45 points. Kapaito has been instrumental in Tusker's cup run, scoring in the quarter-final victory over Ulinzi Stars.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Migori Youth promoted to KPL after NSL victory

    Migori Youth secured promotion to the Kenyan Premier League after a 2-1 win over Equity in the National Super League, marking a turnaround for a club that finished 14th last season and is now set to compete in the top tier.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Gor Mahia secures 30 million shilling sponsorship with Kansai Plascon

    Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia have signed a renewed three-year sponsorship deal worth Ksh 30 million with Kansai Plascon Kenya Limited, up from their previous Ksh 5 million arrangement. The agreement includes annual payments of Ksh 7 million with 10 percent increases in years two and three, plus minimum Ksh 1.5 million support for CAF Champions League participation.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Charles Akonnor wins SportPesa Premier League Coach of Season

    Gor Mahia's Charles Akonnor has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League Coach of the Season after leading the club to the league title in his first year in charge, extending their record to 22 titles. Akonnor, a former Ghana national team coach, beat competition from Sammy Omollo and Fred Ambani, with his side losing only four league matches and maintaining a 61 per cent win rate during the campaign.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Ghanaian Morrisson wins SportPesa Premier League MVP award

    Enock Morrisson, a Ghanaian midfielder for Gor Mahia, has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League MVP after helping the club secure its 22nd league title. He became the first foreign player in 14 years to win the top individual award in Kenyan football, also earning Midfielder of the Season and Team of the Season honours.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 4 June

  1. Arsenal won Premier League; columnist reflects on Kenya fandom

    Columnist Linus Kaikai, an Arsenal supporter, reflects on the club's first Premier League title in 22 years and the passionate celebrations among Kenyan fans, including street parades and church processions, while also noting rival supporters' contrasting reactions.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. CS Mbadi backs State House honour for Gor Mahia champions

    Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has pledged to facilitate Gor Mahia's planned visit to State House following the club's record-extending 22nd Kenya Premier League title in the 2025/2026 season. Mbadi stated the newly crowned champions merit national recognition from government's highest level.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Fortune Sacco coach attributes slump to lost promotion hopes

    Fortune Sacco head coach Vincent Nyaberi has linked his side's recent struggles to a loss of motivation among players following the team's failure to remain in contention for the top three positions and promotion to the Premier League. The club has gone three consecutive matches without a victory and currently occupy seventh place in the league standings.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Gor Mahia patron urges continental success after local dominance

    Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo says the club's true test lies in continental performance, challenging the squad to replicate their 1987 African Cup Winners' Cup win after clinching a record-extending 22nd Kenya Premier League title.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gor Mahia coach cites tactical shifts in title-winning season

    Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor credited tactical adjustments—shifting from aggressive man-to-man pressing to a pragmatic low-block, transition-heavy style—for helping the team secure their 22nd league title amid competition from AFC Leopards.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Gor Mahia urged to match 1987 CAF Cup triumph

    After winning a record 22nd SPL title, Gor Mahia qualified for the CAF Champions League next season. Club patron Eliud Owalo challenged the players to replicate the 1987 CAF Cup Winners Cup victory.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

  4. SPL Gala Awards celebrate season excellence tomorrow

    The SportPesa Premier League's inaugural Gala Awards will take place tomorrow to honour the league's finest players, coaches, clubs, and fans. Among the night's highlights, Enock Morrison, Jimmy Owili, and Joseph Waithira are shortlisted for Player of the Season, while Charles Akonnor, Fred Ambani, and Sammy Omollo compete for Coach of the Season after Gor Mahia's title-winning campaign.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Gor Mahia patron signals squad reinforcements for CAF Champions League

    Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo has hinted at significant squad changes ahead of their CAF Champions League return, saying the technical bench is working on player recommendations to strengthen areas needed for continental competition.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gor Mahia win 22nd league title in Mashemeji Derby rivalry season

    Gor Mahia won the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League with 69 points (20 wins, 9 draws, 5 defeats), their record-extending 22nd title. The rivalry with AFC Leopards shaped the season and helped define the campaign's momentum.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Gor Mahia wins 22nd FKF Premier League title

    Gor Mahia were crowned FKF Premier League champions for the 2025/26 season, securing their record 22nd league title and Kenya's most successful club record. The club clinched the championship with two matches to spare after arch-rivals AFC Leopards dropped crucial points.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. FIFA President congratulates Gor Mahia on 22nd league title

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Gor Mahia FC on winning the 2025/26 Kenyan Premier League season, their record 22nd domestic league title, which Infantino said reflects their consistent efforts and results throughout the campaign.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Gor Mahia clinch record-extending 22nd league title

    Gor Mahia secured the 2025–2026 SportPesa Premier League title with a four-point lead over second-placed AFC Leopards and one match remaining. The club reached 68 points through resilience and a 16-match unbeaten streak between December and April that proved decisive after early-season defeats.

    26 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. Gor Mahia crowned SportPesa Premier League champions

    Gor Mahia were crowned SportPesa Premier League champions for a record 22nd time after AFC Leopards lost 2-1 to APS Bomet at Kericho Green Stadium. Gor Mahia sealed the title without playing after their own match against Mara Sugar was halted by the Sports Disputes Tribunal.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 24 May

  1. Ulinzi Stars move out of bottom three with crucial SPL win

    Ulinzi Stars defeated Mathare United 2-1 to boost their relegation survival hopes in the SportPesa Premier League, with Paul Okoth scoring twice to lift the soldiers above Kariobangi Sharks on 35 points with two matches remaining.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. SDT suspends Gor Mahia's title decider against Mara Sugar

    The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily suspended the Kenya Premier League match between Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar over a dispute about the match venue, with a hearing scheduled for May 26.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. APS Bomet beat Bandari 2-0 to ease relegation worries

    APS Bomet defeated Bandari 2-0 at Kwale Stadium on Wednesday to move to 12th place with 40 points and extend their unbeaten run to nine matches. With two matches remaining, a win against AFC Leopards on Sunday would confirm their safety in the SportPesa Premier League.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ex-striker Odera praises fierce FKF Premier League title race

    Former AFC Leopards forward Ezekiel Odera has expressed pleasure with the competition between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards this season, with K'Ogalo leading the table by four points with two matches remaining. Odera believes the rivalry has excited fans and elevated the standard of Kenyan football competition.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Bidco, Sofapaka relegated; five clubs fight for survival

    Bidco United and Sofapaka have been relegated from the SportPesa Premier League after new Football Kenya Federation rules made the bottom three automatically drop to the National Super League. Five clubs remain in contention for the final relegation spot with two matches left in the season.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. Gor Mahia beats Murang'a Seal 3-1, one win from title

    Record league champions Gor Mahia defeated Murang'a Seal 3-1 at Nyayo Stadium to reach 68 points with two matches left in the 2025-2026 season, moving four points clear of second-placed AFC Leopards and within one victory of claiming a record-extending 22nd league title.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. AFC Leopards beat Kakamega Homeboyz, cut Gor Mahia lead to one point

    AFC Leopards defeated Kakamega Homeboyz 2-1 in the SportPesa Premier League to move to second place with 64 points, just one point behind leaders Gor Mahia who have 65 points. The victory revives Leopards' hopes of ending their 28-year wait for the league title with two matches remaining in the season.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 16 May

  1. AFC Leopards face Kakamega Homeboyz in crucial title-race derby

    AFC Leopards will play Kakamega Homeboyz in the Ingo Derby at Mumias Sports Complex, seeking to close a four-point gap on leaders Gor Mahia; a win would reduce the deficit to one point with two matches remaining.

    16 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 14 May

  1. Leopards four points off KPL leaders with three games left

    AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani said his team remain in contention for the Kenya Premier League title after a 2-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, moving within four points of leaders Gor Mahia with three matches remaining for both sides.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ulinzi coach urges attacking play in KPL relegation fight

    Ulinzi Stars head coach James Mulinge Ndeto has called on the team to embrace their attacking "DNA" as they battle relegation with three Kenya Premier League matches remaining. Ulinzi are in 16th place with 32 points after a 2-0 defeat to AFC Leopards, facing their first relegation threat since promotion in 1998.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. AFC Leopards beat Ulinzi Stars, close gap on Gor Mahia

    AFC Leopards defeated Ulinzi Stars 2-0 in a midweek SportPesa Premier League match, with goals from Kelly Madada and Emmanuel Laangu. The victory reduces Gor Mahia's league-leading advantage to four points with three matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Sammy Omollo steers APS Bomet away from KPL relegation

    APS Bomet, the Kenya Premier League debutants, have climbed out of relegation danger under coach Sammy 'Pamzo' Omollo, now sitting 12th with 37 points after 31 matches. Omollo was named Kenya Premier League Coach of the Month for April for his tactical turnaround of the struggling side.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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