Also known as: Bandari FC
Bandari FC — Kenya Premier League football club competing in the 2026/27 season under head coach Charles Okere.
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Okere hails Bandari’s new season readiness after Police test By Geoffrey Mwamburi September 22, 2026 03:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bandari and AFC Leopards players in action during a league match at …
Okere hails Bandari’s new season readiness after Police testCitizen Digital
Bandari’s Okere says delayed KPL kick-off hurting Kenyan football By Mark Mutuku September 04, 2026 06:31 (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 congratulates Ezekiel Nguwa of L …
Bandari’s Okere says delayed KPL kick-off hurting Kenyan footballCitizen Digital
… e 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 against Bandari …
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
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
Bandari FC coach Charles Okere aiming for KPL title ahead of new season By Mark Mutuku August 26, 2026 12:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred 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 si …
Bandari FC coach Charles Okere aiming for KPL title ahead of new seasonCitizen Digital
… Former Mathare United assistant coach Muhamed Mchula will serve as his deputy, while former Bandari FC and Harambee Stars goalkeeper Wilson Oburu joins as goalkeeper trainer.
Mombasa football stakeholders welcome SDT ruling on promotion and relegation rulesCitizen 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 KenyaBandari 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 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere has warned that prolonged uncertainty over the start of the new league season is placing psychological and financial pressure on players and clubs. Court cases involving Kariobangi Sharks' relegation challenge have thrown the season kickoff into disarray.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Mombasa football stakeholders have welcomed the Sports Disputes Tribunal's decision to uphold the Football Kenya Federation's 2025 promotion and relegation regulations, clearing the way for three NSL teams to earn promotion to the KPL while three top-flight sides will be relegated. Mombasa United, who finished third in the NSL, have consequently secured their place in next season's KPL.
10 August 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 →