AFC Leopards SC — Kenyan Premier League football club that finished 2025-26 season with 64 points, currently on five points in 2026-27 campaign.
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… 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 titleThe 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 titleThe 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 SPLCitizen 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 SDTThe Standard
… Hillary Juma scored a brace in what turned out to be APS Bomet’s sixth consecutive victory that stretched their unbeaten run to nine matches.With two matches left, Bomet now needs to edge out title hopefuls AFC Leopards this coming weekend, on Sunday, to confirm their safety in t …
SportPesa Premier League: APS Bomet edge Bandari to ease relegation fearsCitizen Digital
Ex-striker Odera relishing Gor, Leopards league contest By Mkalla wa Mwambodze May 19, 2026 02:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter AFC Leopards SC players celebrate scoring against APS Bomet FC during their …
Ex-striker Odera relishing Gor, Leopards league contestThe Standard
… APS Bomet also remain in danger despite enjoying a better goal difference than most of the teams around them.At the top of the table, Gor Mahia are closing in on another league title after maintaining their lead over AFC Leopards. …
Fight for survival now down to one team as Bidco, Sofapaka relegatedThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeGor Mahia and AFC Leopards SC during their Kenyan Premier League match dubbed Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo National stadium in Nairobi on April 16, 2026. …
K'Ogalo silence Muranga Seal to move one win away from titleThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAFC Leopards piled fresh pressure on league leaders Gor Mahia after edging Kakamega Homeboyz 2-1 in the Ingo Derby to cut the gap at the top of the SportPesa Premier League table to just one point. …
Pressure on Gor Mahia as Ingwe close gap at the topThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAFC Leopards will be hoping to pile more pressure on SportPesa Premier League leaders Gor Mahia when they face Kakamega Homeboyz in the Ingo Derby at Mumias Sports Complex today. …
Ingo derby now a huge test for AFC Leopards' title credentialsGor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says his team's squad depth will be crucial in their Kenyan Premier League clash against Kakamega Homeboyz at Bukhungu Stadium on Wednesday, with the league leaders hinting at possible starting-line-up changes to give form players opportunities.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says his team's squad depth will be crucial in their Kenyan Premier League clash against Kakamega Homeboyz at Bukhungu Stadium on Wednesday, with the league leaders hinting at possible starting-line-up changes to give form players opportunities.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Posta Rangers head coach Zedekiah "Zico" Otieno expressed confidence ahead of his team's Kenya Premier League match against Bandari FC at Mbaraki Sports Ground in Mombasa on Wednesday, saying his motivated players are ready to build on their recent victory over KCB FC and secure maximum points if they implement their training preparations.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Youth tactician Salim Babu is confident his side will secure its first win of the season when they face Shabana on October 29, 2026, in the FKF Premier League South Nyanza derby at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru. The newcomers have drawn their opening two league matches and Babu says he has worked on the striking department to address their goalscoring struggles.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia have opened a four-point lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League with nine points from three matches after defeating Bandari 1-0. Newly promoted 3K FC, Mara Sugar, AFC Leopards and Shabana are level on five points, with the race behind the leaders described as crowded.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
AFC Leopards drew 0–0 with Shabana FC at Nyayo National Stadium, with captain Kayci Odhiambo's penalty save preventing Leopards from taking the lead. The result left both teams on five points after three matches, four points behind leaders Gor Mahia.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Bandari FC will face Gor Mahia on Saturday boosted by the return of striker Beja Nyamawi and goalkeeper Alain Ngeleka from injury and illness. The Dockers, winless in their opening two league matches, are seeking their first victory of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police FC Technical Director Mbarak Bashatir says head coach Nicholas Muyoti and assistant John Baraza have not been sacked but have requested time away to pursue CAF A coaching qualifications, with the club agreeing to support their professional development.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police FC head coach Nicholas Muyoti and assistant John Baraza have departed the club after requesting permission to pursue CAF A coaching qualifications. Both coaches hold CAF B licenses and the club approved their requests to enroll in the higher-level course.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC conceded a late equaliser to draw 1-1 against 3K FC at Mbaraki Sports Ground in Mombasa, dropping points in the 2026/27 Kenya Premier League season. Sally Ali struck in stoppage time to earn 3K FC a point after David Ambulu had given Bandari the lead in the 43rd minute.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC, after drawing 0–0 with AFC Leopards in their opening match, are preparing for their first home game of the 2026/27 Kenya Premier League season against league newcomers 3K FC on Monday at Mbaraki Sports Ground. Head coach Charles Okere said his team implemented their game plan but needs to be more clinical in front of goal.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champions Gor Mahia maintained their perfect start to the 2026–2027 SportPesa Premier League campaign with a narrow 1–0 win over APS Bomet at Raila Odinga Stadium, with Alpha Onyango scoring in the 84th minute. The victory gave Gor their second win of the season and moved them to six points at the top of the standings.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Gor Mahia face APS Bomet on Saturday after opening their SportPesa Premier League title defence with a 4-2 victory over Murang'a Seal. Coach Charles Akonnor said the team needs to address defensive weaknesses exposed during their opening win.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
Newcomers Mombasa United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz in their SportPesa Premier League debut, with Charles Momanyi scoring in the 86th minute. In a separate match, AFC Leopards were held to a goalless draw by Bandari at Police Sacco Stadium.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega Homeboyz defeated newcomers Mombasa United 1-0 in their Kenyan Premier League campaign opener, while AFC Leopards drew goalless with Bandari FC in the 2026/27 season's opening matches.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega Homeboyz won 1-0 against newcomers Mombasa United in the Kenyan Premier League, with Charles Momanyi scoring in the 87th minute. AFC Leopards opened their season with a goalless draw against Bandari FC.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC attacking midfielder Abdallah Hassan, who has 19 appearances and six goals for Harambee Stars, aims to impress national team selectors through consistent performances this season to earn a place in Kenya's squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere says his team is ready to launch its FKF Premier League campaign with a win against AFC Leopards in Nairobi on Wednesday, after a productive pre-season. The Dockers, who finished 12th last season, are targeting a strong campaign to compete for the league title.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The SportPesa Premier League resumes the 2026/27 season after a 48-day delay caused by a dispute over revised promotion and relegation rules. Kariobangi Sharks challenged the FKF's 2025 regulations, leading to court and tribunal proceedings; a playoff between Sharks and Mombasa United was abandoned after violence, with the outcome still unresolved.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece argues that Senator Sifuna's departure from ODM threatens the long-standing political bond between Luo and Luhya communities, a relationship that has been foundational to Kenya's political movements since the fight against one-party rule.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026–27 SportPesa League season is billed as a defining moment for Kenyan football, bringing together defending champions Gor Mahia, rivals, newly promoted clubs and supporters ahead of AFCON 2027. The previous campaign saw Gor Mahia finish as champions with 69 points, while AFC Leopards ended with 64 points and Kenya Police with 55 points.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere said a 2-0 pre-season friendly victory against Kenya Police provided an opportunity to evaluate his squad ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, which was postponed. Alex Kipruto and Lawrence Okoth scored in the match at Police Sacco Stadium.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →