Also known as: Bandari FC
Bandari FC — Kenya Premier League club that appointed Charles Okere as head coach in July 2026.
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Citizen Digital
… They have roped in key players including Taddeo Lwanga from Vipers SC of Uganda, Robinson Musungu from Mara Sugar, and Eric Naaman Balecho who was snapped up from Bandari FC. …
Leopards CEO Namai backs club to shed ‘nearly-men’ tagCitizen Digital
… I call upon our KPL teams, Bandari FC and Mombasa United, to scout the talents we are seeing since day one and give our local youths a chance on the big football stage."
Mayayo underlines teachers' role in developmental coaching in KenyaCitizen Digital
Ex-Tusker coach Okere appointed Bandari FC head coach By Mark Mutuku July 13, 2026 04:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere speaking during a past coaching course session. …
Ex-Tusker coach Okere appointed Bandari FC head coachCitizen Digital
… "We are delighted that the Coast will have two teams in the Kenya Premier League next season- Mombasa United and Bandari FC. …
24 teams set for second edition of Sisi Ni Dola Super CupCitizen Digital
Fathi tips ambitious Shabana to challenge for Kenya Premier League title By Derrick Otieno July 07, 2026 06:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bandari fc David Sakwa in action against Shabana FC at Mbaraki …
Fathi tips ambitious Shabana to challenge for Kenya Premier League titleCitizen Digital
… Mombasa United's promotion means the club will join fellow Coast side Bandari FC in the Kenyan Premier League next season, a development expected to provide more opportunities for talented players from the region to compete at the highest level. …
Mombasa United, Marine Queens feted after KPL, NSL promitionsCitizen Digital
Injury-free Nyamawi ready to lead Bandari's charge in 2026/27 season By Mark Mutuku July 03, 2026 07:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bandari's striker Beja Nyamawi in a past match. …
Injury-free Nyamawi ready to lead Bandari's charge in 2026/27 seasonCitizen Digital
… Twahir who also coached AFC Leopards and Bandari, believes the Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] 2027 will be the catalyst to the stiff challenge as players push to catch the eye of national team selectors. …
AFCON 2027 a catalyst to stiff league competition, says Coach MuhiddinCitizen Digital
… Twahir who also coached AFC Leopards and Bandari, believes the Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] 2027 will be the catalyst to the stiff challenge as players push to catch the eye of national team selectors. …
AFCON 2027 a catalyst to stiff league competition, says Coach MuhiddinCitizen Digital
… The Golden Boot award was shared by Bandari FC’s Amza Mubarak and Humphrey Aroko, who finished as the tournament’s joint top scorers with six goals each. …
The rise and rise of Ian Simiyu, Tusker’s golden boy behind Cup successAFC 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 →
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 →
St. Anthony High School head coach Peter Mayoyo has urged teachers across Kenya to pursue coaching education to help identify and nurture young football talent early. Mayoyo said many schools lack professionally trained coaches, which he believes has slowed football growth and denied gifted youngsters the chance to develop their potential.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC have named former Tusker FC tactician Charles Okere as head coach, succeeding Bernard Mwalala. Okere was assistant coach at Tusker during their Football Kenya Premier League title wins in 2020/21 and 2023.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The second edition of the Sisi Ni Dola Super Cup kicks off this weekend at Mombasa Sports Club, featuring 24 teams from five Coast region counties (Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, and Lamu). The tournament runs over five weeks, with the champions earning Ksh1 million and runners-up receiving Ksh500,000.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ahmed Fathi, newly unveiled Egyptian head coach of Shabana FC, has declared his ambition to guide the club to the Kenya Premier League title and CAF Champions League qualification, emphasizing hard work and commitment as the foundation for success.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa United secured third place in the National Super League, earning promotion to the Kenyan Premier League for the 2026/27 season. Marine Queens also won promotion to the Women's National Super League, with both clubs celebrated at a gala ceremony in Mombasa.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC striker Beja Nyamawi has returned to training after missing much of last season due to injury, and says he is focused on helping the club achieve better results in the 2026/27 Kenya Premier League season.
3 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 →
Tusker FC won the 2026 FKF Cup, defeating Kenya Police FC 2-1 in the final at Kwale Stadium on June 14, with forward Ian Simiyu scoring both goals. The victory secured Tusker their first domestic cup title since 2016, a KSh3 million prize, and a place in next season's CAF Confederation Cup.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC claimed the 2026 FKF Cup after a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police at Kwale Stadium, with striker Ian Simiyu scoring twice. The win marked Tusker's first domestic cup title since 2016.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police head coach Nicholas Muyoti says his team are determined to end the season on a high when they face Tusker in the FKF Cup final on June 14, describing the competition as the club's last opportunity to redeem a campaign that fell short of its league ambitions after relinquishing the KPL title to Gor Mahia.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Coast region, once a heartbeat of Kenyan football that produced legendary players and dominant clubs like Feisal FC and Mwenge FC, is steadily rising again after decades of decline when many clubs folded.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker Football Club assistant head coach Anthony Kimani expressed confidence ahead of the FKF Cup final against Police FC scheduled for June 14, 2026, in Kwale County, stating the team has worked on addressing defensive and attacking weaknesses that affected their league performance.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC seek to end their Kenyan Premier League campaign on a high in their season finale against Mathare United away, following a 1-0 home win over Tusker. Head coach Razak Siwa said the recent victory has boosted team confidence and called on supporters to travel in large numbers.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette called for improved performance after his side suffered a 2-0 loss to Ulinzi Stars on Wednesday, following a 1-0 defeat to Bandari on Saturday. Mette criticized his team's poor display and wants the remaining league match to serve as preparation for the upcoming FKF Cup final.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC secured a 1-0 victory over Tusker FC in a Kenya Premier League clash at Mbaraki Sports Club, with the winning goal scored by former Tusker winger Erick Balecho in the 37th minute from a free-kick.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the team must improve their clinical finishing ahead of the FKF Cup final on 14 June, after the Brewers advanced by defeating KCB FC 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars coach Twahir Muhiddin says deploying players to military duties mid-season has affected Ulinzi Stars, whose soldier-heavy squad faces a relegation battle for the first time since 1998. Muhiddin says travel and competing work obligations disrupt team training and commitment.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
APS Bomet's manager Sammy 'Pamzo' Omollo has transformed the league debutants' fortunes, steering them to 12th place with 37 points after 31 matches—three positions above the relegation zone. Omollo was named Kenya Premier League Coach of the Month for April following the tactical shift that has made APS Bomet the league's most resilient outfit.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards defeated Mara Sugar 2-1 at Nyayo Stadium to move to 58 points, six behind leaders Gor Mahia. Shabana drew 0-0 with Ulinzi Stars in a separate match.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
AFC Leopards, nine points behind leaders Gor Mahia with a game in hand, host Mara Sugar knowing a victory would reduce the gap to six points. Elsewhere, Shabana welcome Ulinzi Stars in a match with contrasting stakes: Shabana chasing top-three finish hopes, Ulinzi fighting relegation danger.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
APS Bomet defeated KCB 1-0 with a goal from Festus Kipkemoi in the 29th minute, securing their fourth successive league victory and moving four points clear of the relegation zone in 13th place. The win follows the club's promotion to the top flight last season.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police FC head coach Nicholas Muyoti expressed strong belief that his side can win the FKF Cup, which they last won in 2024, after defeating Shabana FC 1-0 to advance to the semi-final against Bandari FC.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari defeated Division One side Mfalme FC 5-2 at Mbaraki Sports Ground in Mombasa to book their place in the FKF Cup semi-finals, where they will face Police. Striker Amza Ndayou scored four goals while William Wadri added the fifth for Bandari.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight teams compete in FKF Cup quarter-finals this weekend, with defending champions Nairobi United facing KCB, Ulinzi Stars playing Tusker, Bandari meeting Mfalme FC, and Shabana hosting Kenya Police, as all sides seek semi-final places.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sofapaka could become the first team relegated from the Kenya Premier League this season, sitting bottom of the table on 17 points with five matches remaining and facing Mathare United on Matchday 30.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →