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Bandari

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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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    In the third-place playoff played earlier at the same venue, Bandari defeated KCB 2-0 courtesy of goals from Amza Mubarak and Andrew Juma.

    Tusker dethrone Kenya Police to win 2026 FKF Cup in Kwale
  3. Citizen Digital

    The law enforcers booked their place in the final after edging Bandari 5-3 on post-match penalties in the semi-finals and will now battle Tusker for the coveted trophy and a place in continental football next season.

    Police out to salvage season with FKF Cup win as Tusker lie in wait
  4. Citizen Digital

    Should they secure promotion, they would join fellow coastal side Bandari FC in the country's top-flight competition, giving the Coast region two representatives in the Premier League for the first time in years.

    A fresh football ascent on the horizon as Coast region dreams again
  5. Citizen Digital

    However, they suffered consecutive defeats, losing 1-0 to Bandari and 2-0 to Ulinzi Stars before settling for a 1-1 draw against APS Bomet on the final day of the season.

    Tusker ready for Police test in Cup final, says Kimani
  6. May 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Bandari out to close campaign in style against Mathare By Mark Mutuku May 28, 2026 02:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Rajab Omar takes a throw-in for Bandari FC during their Premier League clash against

    Bandari out to close campaign in style against Mathare
  8. Citizen Digital

    The defeat came barely four days after the Brewers suffered another away loss, going down 1-0 to Bandari on Saturday, courtesy of a well-taken free-kick by former Tusker attacker Eric Naaman Balecho.

    Tusker's Mette rallies charges ahead of season-ender after Ulinzi blow
  9. Citizen Digital

    Bandari FC end seven-match winless run with narrow victory over Tusker By Mark Mutuku May 24, 2026 09:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Bandari FC secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Tuske

    Bandari FC end seven-match winless run with narrow victory over Tusker
  10. The Standard

    Already relegated Bidco United are set to take on Murang’a Seal, while Bandari welcome Tusker.

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

    Tusker will complete their league campaign with away matches against Bandari and Ulinzi Stars before hosting APS Bomet in their final fixture of the season.

    Mette demands clinical finishing as Tusker chase FKF Cup gong
  12. Citizen Digital

    Muhiddin blames military duties for Ulinzi Stars woes in KPL By Magdaline Thuku May 20, 2026 05:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bandari FC coach Twahir Muhiddin during their FKF Premier League match at K

    Muhiddin blames military duties for Ulinzi Stars woes in KPL
Sport

AFC Leopards CEO backs club for 2026/27 title push

The News

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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. AFC Leopards CEO backs club for 2026/27 title push

    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

Friday 24 July

  1. Teachers should pursue coaching education to develop football talent

    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

Monday 13 July

  1. Bandari FC appoints ex-Tusker coach Charles Okere

    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

Thursday 9 July

  1. 24 teams compete in second Sisi Ni Dola Super Cup

    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

Tuesday 7 July

  1. New Shabana coach pledges to pursue Kenya Premier League title

    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

Friday 3 July

  1. Mombasa United, Marine Queens promoted in Kenyan football

    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

  2. Bandari striker Nyamawi returns from injury for new season

    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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. AFCON 2027 hosting will intensify Kenyan Premier League competition

    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

  2. AFCON 2027 will intensify Kenyan Premier League competition

    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

Monday 15 June

  1. Ian Simiyu scores twice as Tusker wins FKF Cup

    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

Sunday 14 June

  1. Tusker FC wins 2026 FKF Cup, defeating Kenya Police 2-1

    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

Friday 12 June

  1. Kenya Police seek FKF Cup redemption against Tusker in final

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Coast region football clubs on rise after years of decline

    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

Thursday 4 June

  1. Tusker confident ahead of FKF Cup final against Police

    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

Thursday 28 May

  1. Bandari aims to finish season strongly against Mathare

    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

  2. Tusker coach urges recovery after back-to-back league losses

    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

Sunday 24 May

  1. Bandari FC ends seven-match winless run against Tusker

    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

  2. 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

Thursday 21 May

  1. Tusker coach demands sharper finishing for FKF Cup final

    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

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Military duties disrupt Ulinzi Stars' KPL consistency, says Muhiddin

    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

  2. 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

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

  2. Sammy Omollo guides APS Bomet away from KPL relegation zone

    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

Sunday 10 May

  1. AFC Leopards cut Gor Mahia's lead to six points with victory

    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

Saturday 9 May

  1. SPL title race and relegation fight intensify in round 31

    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

Wednesday 6 May

  1. APS Bomet win over KCB strengthens KPL survival bid

    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

  2. Kenya Police coach confident of FKF Cup title win prospects

    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

Saturday 2 May

  1. Bandari advance to FKF Cup semi-finals after defeating Mfalme

    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

  2. Nairobi United, Tusker, Bandari chase FKF Cup semi-finals

    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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Sofapaka faces relegation from Kenya Premier League

    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

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