Gor Mahia FC — defending Kenyan Premier League champions leading the 2026/27 SportPesa Premier League with nine points from three matches.
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Gor coach Akonnor demands grit ahead of Pyramids clash By Stanley Mativo September 10, 2026 06:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia FC head coach Charles Akonnor confront his player Aristide Patrick …
Gor coach Akonnor demands grit ahead of Pyramids clashThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya’s hopes of keeping two clubs alive in continental football have been left hanging by a thread, with Gor Mahia facing a tough comeback mission in Egypt and Tusker forced to fight for victory at home. …
Gor coach Akonnor praying for a miracle in Cairo as Tusker bottle lead in KigaliCitizen Digital
Akonnor backs Gor Mahia to overturn Pyramids deficit in Cairo By Geoffrey Mwamburi September 07, 2026 02:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia FC head coach Charles Akonnor confront his player Aristi …
Akonnor backs Gor Mahia to overturn Pyramids deficit in CairoThe Standard
… Later at 5pm, Tusker will start their Confederation Cup campaign against Sudanese side Al Ahli Madani in Kigali, Rwanda.For Gor Mahia, the visit of Pyramids presents perhaps the biggest test of their campaign. …
Litmus tests for Gor and Tusker as Caf campaign kicks offThe Standard
… They defeated champions Gor Mahia 3-1 in the FKF Super Cup last month. Stay informed. …
Tusker chase history as Caf Confederation journey beginsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePre-match coordination meeting between representatives from Gor Mahia, Pyramids FC, CAF, FKF, match officials, security and stakeholders on September 5, 2026. …
Pyramids wary of Gor Mahia in Nyayo showdownCitizen Digital
Akonnor calls for big-game mentality as Gor Mahia prepare for Pyramids By Mkalla wa Mwambodze September 03, 2026 03:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia FC head coach Charles Akonnor celebrates vict …
Akonnor calls for big-game mentality as Gor Mahia prepare for PyramidsThe Standard
… Pyramids lost 3-2 to Al Ahly Bank in a friendly at Cairo's Air Defense Stadium, although that result came outside their competitive league campaign.For Gor Mahia, the objective will be to exploit home advantage and secure a result strong enough to carry into the second leg in Cai …
Gor Mahia prepare for stern CAF Champions League test against African giants PyramidsCitizen Digital
… The team also carry early-season momentum into the CAF campaign after defeating Gor Mahia 3-1 in the FKF Super Cup to claim the first trophy of the 2026/27 season. …
Tusker ready for continental duty as Sudan's Al Ahli Madani lie in waitCitizen Digital
… NSL champions Migori Youth were due to face Kenya Police FC at Green Stadium in Awendo, while 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 …
FKF postpones Premier League opening fixtures amid promotion-relegation standoffKenya Police caretaker coach Anthony Akhulia has called on his players to build on their 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, saying hard work in training is paying off and the win has lifted the team several places up the table from a difficult campaign start.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police caretaker coach Anthony Akhulia has called on his players to build on their 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, saying hard work in training is paying off and the win has lifted the team several places up the table from a difficult campaign start.
4 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.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette has called on his players to move past their CAF Confederation Cup disappointment—a 2-1 aggregate loss to Singida Black Stars—and concentrate on the Kenyan Premier League ahead of Thursday's match against Mathare United.
29 October 2026 · 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 →
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.
28 October 2026 · 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 striker Beja Nyamawi has set his sights on finishing the 2026/2027 season as the Kenyan Premier League's top scorer and earning a place in the Harambee Stars squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. Nyamawi, who scored 14 goals to finish fourth in the league's top scorers' chart during the 2024/2025 season, says his main ambition is to translate his club performances into a national team call-up after a year sidelined by injury.
23 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 →
Gor Mahia keeper Kevin Omondi has regained form and is back in contention for the starting eleven after being sidelined for an extended period. Coach Charles Akonnor praised Omondi's performance in a 1-0 victory over APS Bomet, commending his acrobatic saves and confident display.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker suffered a 1-0 defeat to Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their second preliminary round tie at Nyayo Stadium, with DR Congo winger Jeancy Mboma scoring the decisive goal in the 52nd minute. Tusker must now win by at least two goals in the return match to qualify for the group stage without needing a penalty shootout.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC hosts Tanzania's Singida Black Stars at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday in the second preliminary round, first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Kenyan side, fresh from a 2-0 league win, seeks to establish an advantage before the return match in Dar es Salaam on October 25.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker coach Julien Mette has challenged his players to face Tanzania's Singida Black Stars without fear in a CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round first leg at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi today. Victory over the two-legged tie would take Tusker closer to the lucrative group stage, with the return leg scheduled for Tanzania next weekend.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
APS Bomet head coach Sammy Omollo has expressed confidence that his side can pick maximum points against Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia in a match scheduled for Saturday at Raila Odinga Stadium, though he acknowledged the experienced attack of the reigning champions.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC will play Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in a two-legged CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary-round tie, with the first leg at Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday. The Brewers, fresh from a 2-0 Kenya Premier League win over Ulinzi Stars, aim for a convincing home victory to advance toward the group stage.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Defending champions Gor Mahia defeated Murang'a SEAL 4-2 in their opening SportPesa League fixture at Nyayo National Stadium, with goals from Shariff Musa (double), Alpha Onyango, and Dwang securing maximum points.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Gor Mahia collected Ksh 1,693,100 from ticket sales after defeating Murang'a SEAL 4-2 in their FKF Premier League season opener under floodlights at Nyayo National Stadium, with 5,340 tickets sold marking the club's first league fixture under lights in over a decade.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia launch their 2026/2027 Kenyan Premier League campaign against Murang'a Seal at Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday, aiming to bounce back from a 7-1 aggregate loss to Egyptian side Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League and a 2-1 loss to Rayon Sports in the CECAFA Kagame Cup final.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Sports Dispute Tribunal awarded player Sydney Wahongo Sh2.8 million in salary arrears, comprising Sh1 million in unpaid salary and Sh1.8 million for the unexpired term of his employment contract. Gor Mahia's petition to strike out the tribunal's decision was dismissed by Justice Jacob Gakeri, who ruled the tribunal has jurisdiction over sports disputes.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 High Court has thrown out Gor Mahia FC's petition challenging a Sports Dispute Tribunal decision awarding player Sydney Wahongo Sh2.8 million in unpaid salary and salary for the unexpired term of his contract. Justice Jacob Gakeri ruled that the tribunal had jurisdiction to hear the employment dispute and that its decision was not subject to challenge by petition.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC has invited former Kariobangi Sharks and KCB goalkeeper Brian Olang to train with the team as cover during the international break while goalkeeper John Mark Otieno recovers from a knee injury requiring surgery and fellow keepers Brian Bwire and Perrauld Ndinga are away on international duty.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Gor Mahia have backed head coach Charles Akonnor despite the club's 7-1 aggregate exit from the CAF Champions League preliminary round at the hands of Pyramids FC. Club Secretary General Nicannor Arum said Akonnor should not be blamed, citing his recent league title and run to the regional finals where they lost to Rayon Sports.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →