Also known as: 2026/27 FKF Premier League
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… He is expected to inject pace, creativity and attacking flair into a Tusker side preparing to compete in the FKF Premier League, CAF Confederation Cup and CECAFA Kagame Cup. …
Doumbia, Aboud Omar join Tukser as rebuilding gathers paceCitizen Digital
… He is expected to inject pace, creativity and attacking flair into a Tusker side preparing to compete in the FKF Premier League, CAF Confederation Cup and CECAFA Kagame Cup. …
Doumbia, Aboud Omar join Tukser as rebuilding gathers paceCitizen Digital
… and this will go a long way in helping Gor in their future preparations.’’ Ryon Sports finished fourth in the Rwandese top tier league last season behind Al Hilal, APR and Al Merrikh while Gor claimed the league title they lost in the previous season in Kenya’s FKF Premier League …
Gor set for Rayon Sports friendly ahead of Kagame CupCitizen Digital
… Yet, official NEC minutes from September 19, 2025 appear to indicate otherwise.According to those minutes, the LCC itself presented proposals on league restructuring, including the abolition of the promotion-relegation playoff between the FKF Premier League and the National Super …
OPINION: Is FKF's Leagues and Competitions Committee undermining confidence in league governance?Citizen Digital
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From mid-table uncertainty to cup glory: How Mette revived Tusker FCCitizen Digital
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Momanyi eyes redemption as Tusker chase FKF Cup gloryCitizen Digital
… against Police By Festus Lango June 11, 2026 04:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Tusker FC forward Erick Kapaito celebrate John Njugunas goal against AFC Leopards SC during their FKF Premier League …
Kapaito: Tusker out to redeem season in Cup final against PoliceCitizen Digital
… Migori Youth striker Syphas Otieno is his closest challenger with 20 goals, while Equity's Athuman Rashid sits third on 17 goals. The striker revealed that he would welcome an opportunity to play in the FKF Premier League if the right offer comes his way. …
Fortune Sacco's Mwangi out to seal NSL golden boot in MCF season-enderCitizen Digital
… A victory on Sunday would secure the National Super League title and automatic promotion to the FKF Premier League with one match remaining. …
Migori Youth face defining test in NSL promotion raceCitizen Digital
… The decision significantly affected the club's title ambitions and race for automatic promotion to the FKF Premier League. …
Tribunal halts FKF ruling as Migori Youth regain NSL leadershipKCB FC head coach Robert Matano challenged his players to maintain consistency after the team came from behind to beat Mombasa United 3-1 in an FKF Premier League match on Wednesday. Matano praised the players' focus and response after conceding an early goal, noting the improved execution in the second half as key to the victory.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
KCB FC head coach Robert Matano challenged his players to maintain consistency after the team came from behind to beat Mombasa United 3-1 in an FKF Premier League match on Wednesday. Matano praised the players' focus and response after conceding an early goal, noting the improved execution in the second half as key to the victory.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia defeated Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 at Bukhungu Stadium, with winger David Okoth scoring in the 69th minute to maintain the defending champions' winning run in the FKF Premier League season.
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 →
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 →
Tusker FC lost 1–0 to Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie at Nyayo National Stadium and must win the return leg in Dar es Salaam on Sunday to progress.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC fell 1–0 to Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary-round tie at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on October 18, with a second-half goal from substitute Jeancy Mboma Kinda. The Kenyan side must overturn the deficit in the second leg at Dar es Salaam's Uhuru Stadium on Sunday to advance.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa United's homecoming match at Mbaraki Sports Club ended in a 0-1 defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz, with Kakamega defender Charles Momanyi scoring in the 87th minute from a deflected ball. Coach Abdulhamid Moallin attributed the loss to poor finishing and lack of composure in the final third despite Mombasa's dominance.
16 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa United, newly promoted to the Kenya Premier League after beating Kariobangi Sharks in the promotion play-offs, host Kakamega Homeboyz in their season opener on Wednesday. Head coach Abdulhamid Moalim says the team is motivated and determined to compete among the league's top sides.
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 FKF Premier League promotion/relegation playoff second leg between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United was abandoned in the second half after Sharks fans invaded the pitch to protest a penalty, with the aggregate score tied 3-3. The FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee is expected to review match officials' reports, security assessments, and CAF officers' input before issuing a verdict.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Members of Parliament have called for the establishment of a normalisation committee in accordance with FIFA rules to help resolve governance disputes disrupting football in the country, including leadership, budget, and regulatory crises within the Football Kenya Federation.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following FKF-mediated talks, Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United have agreed to a two-legged playoff to settle their promotion-relegation dispute, with Mombasa United hosting the first match on October 1 and Sharks playing the return fixture in Nairobi on October 6. Both clubs' newly registered players will be eligible to feature.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After mediation by Football Kenya Federation, Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United have agreed to a two-legged playoff to determine the final place in Kenya's top-flight football, with Mombasa United hosting the first leg on October 1 and Sharks the return match on October 6. Both clubs' newly registered players are eligible to feature in the fixtures.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police FC Technical Director Bashatir has urged FKF President Mohammed to swiftly resolve a dispute delaying the start of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, warning that prolonged legal battles could harm players, fans, and sponsors who have invested in the new campaign.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania are progressing well, according to the Principal Secretary for Sports. A recent CAF inspection of stadium facilities including Raila Odinga International Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, returned encouraging results.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC aim to reach the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, with coach Julien Mette citing financial and sporting benefits. The team faces Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in a preliminary match this weekend.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alternative dispute resolution could help resolve the FKF Premier League standoff over promotion and relegation regulations, though sports lawyer Lewis Isaboke says the parties remain too far apart for an immediate settlement. Kariobangi Sharks challenged their relegation under the 2025 FKF rules after finishing 16th, with the dispute now in High Court proceedings that are complicating the start of the 2026/27 season.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga has called for dialogue among football stakeholders to resolve disputes surrounding the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season start, citing the need for clubs, players and national teams to have certainty and a stable domestic structure ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Tusker FC defeated Gor Mahia 3-1 in the FKF Super Cup at Nyayo National Stadium, with goals from Francis Oduor, Engine Ikutwa, and Ian Simiyu. Head coach Julien Mette praised his team's discipline and defensive performance, noting the victory provides a morale boost ahead of their league and CAF Confederation Cup campaigns.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to criminalise practices that compromise competition fairness, including bribery, fixing results, and deliberate underperformance, giving Sports Kenya power to investigate and the Sports Disputes Tribunal authority to handle appeals. The editorial argues the law comes at a critical time, as match-fixing allegations in football have eroded fan trust and affected sponsorship confidence.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia came from two goals down to draw 2–2 with Migori Youth, then won 4–3 on penalties to lift the Green Legacy Cup at Nyayo National Stadium on August 16.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Leopards signing Taddeo Lwanga, a midfielder from Vipers SC, has called on the club's supporters to back the squad as the 12-time champions prepare for the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, aiming to win their first league title in 28 years after finishing second last season.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia will play newly promoted Migori Youth in the Green Legacy Cup on Sunday, August 16 at Nyayo Stadium in a charity match organised by Zamzam Foundation Kenya to raise funds for food security and environmental conservation projects.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says the team is seeking to strengthen their defence ahead of Tuesday's CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-final against Al Hilal in Kigali, after injuries to captain Sylvester Owino, Samuel Kapen, and Patrick Essombe disrupted preparations. The club has identified a centre-back prospect and hopes management will finalize the signing before the FKF Premier League and CAF Champions League campaigns.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette has urged patience following his side's early exit from the CECAFA Kagame Cup after losing 2-0 to Rayon Sports, saying the tournament fulfilled its objective of preparing the team for the upcoming FKF Premier League and CAF Confederation Cup campaigns despite the disappointing results.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mathare United CEO Jecton Obure has outlined an ambitious strategy to restore the club's fortunes after barely escaping relegation on the final day of the season. The 2008 league champions aim to finish higher next season through structural rebuilding, squad stability, and reinforcements in the upcoming FKF Premier League 2026-27 campaign.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wycliffe Awiko, a 23-year-old defender from Shabana FC, has joined Nairobi United ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season. Awiko, who was among the league's standout defenders last season, cited the club's ambition and experience as reasons for the move.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →