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Kakamega Homeboyz

Also known as: Homeboyz

Kakamega Homeboyz — Kenya Premier League football club that has drawn with and lost to top sides in 2026 title race.

Kakamega Homeboyz lost 1-0 to Gor Mahia in a closely contested Kenya Premier League match, with the goal arriving via an own goal in stoppage time. The team also drew 2-2 with Nairobi United in April as the league season enters its final stretch.

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Kariobangi Sharks coach urges sharper attack in relegation fight

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Kariobangi Sharks FC coach William Muluya has called on his players to score more goals to avoid relegation after a goalless draw against Bidco United left them 16th on the Kenya Premier League log with 30 points. Muluya said the team needs to score at least six goals in their remaining four matches to stay in the league.

22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Kariobangi Sharks coach urges sharper attack in relegation fight

    Kariobangi Sharks FC coach William Muluya has called on his players to score more goals to avoid relegation after a goalless draw against Bidco United left them 16th on the Kenya Premier League log with 30 points. Muluya said the team needs to score at least six goals in their remaining four matches to stay in the league.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Gor Mahia defeats Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 via late own goal

    Gor Mahia secured a 1-0 victory over Kakamega Homeboyz in a Kenya Premier League match at Mumias Sports Complex, with an own goal in the 90+3 minute deciding the closely contested encounter.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gor Mahia open nine-point lead atop Premier League standings

    Gor Mahia defeated Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 through a 96th-minute own goal to extend their lead to nine points over second-placed AFC Leopards in the SportPesa Premier League title race. The record Kenyan champions sit top with 64 points and can be crowned champions when they face Kenya Police on Sunday if Leopards fail to win their next match.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 2 May

  1. Sofapaka relegated to National Super League after Mathare draw

    Sofapaka FC has been officially relegated to the National Super League following a 2-2 draw against Mathare United, ending their time in Kenya's Premier League for the first time since their 2009 promotion.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 1 May

  1. 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

Thursday 30 April

  1. Nairobi United unbeaten in April, climbs to sixth place

    In their first Premier League season, Nairobi United remained unbeaten over six fixtures in April and rose to sixth place, with victories over Shabana (3-0) and Posta Rangers (2-0), and away wins against Murang'a Seal (4-2) and Mathare United (2-1), while also drawing with Mara Sugar (1-1) and Kakamega Homeboyz (2-2).

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Gor Mahia skipper credits preparation for Mashemeji Derby win

    Gor Mahia captain Alpha Onyango, who scored the winning goal in the Mashemeji Derby, attributed the victory to proper planning and coordinated teamwork. Onyango said the technical bench instructed the team to stay focused throughout the match and credited his teammates' combined effort for the success.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 April

  1. Gor Mahia patron Owallo pledges support amid title race

    Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owallo has fulfilled a KSh. 1 million pledge to the squad following their 1-0 Mashemeji Derby victory over AFC Leopards and urged the league leaders to remain focused in their title push with five matches remaining.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. Mathare United seek first back-to-back win against Nairobi United

    Mathare United host Nairobi United at Kasarani Stadium, aiming for their first consecutive win of the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League season. Mathare sit 12th with 34 points while Nairobi United are sixth with 42 points.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 April

  1. Mashemeji Derby shapes KPL title race, multiple promotion-relegation battles

    Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards clash in a crucial Mashemeji Derby that could significantly influence the Kenyan Premier League title race, with Leopards holding a psychological edge from their 1-0 reverse-fixture victory. This weekend's fixtures across the league also feature defining moments in the top-three race, mid-table consistency battles, and relegation fights as the season approaches its closing phase.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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