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Kakamega Homeboyz

Kakamega Homeboyz — Kenya Premier League club that finished sixth in 2025/26 season and has signed strikers and defenders for 2026/27 campaign.

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  1. April 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Gor Mahia will next face Kakamega Homeboyz in Kakamega County over the weekend before facing Kenya Police FC, Murang'a Seal, Mara Sugar and Nairobi United respectively.

    Gor kipper Onyango reveals secret weapon for Mashemeji Derby success
  3. Citizen Digital

    Gor Mahia will next face Kakamega Homeboyz away at Bukhungu Stadium on Sunday, May 3, 2025, as they seek to extend their lead at the summit.

    Owallo rallies Gor Mahia in title push with fresh support pledge
  4. The Standard

    At Gusii Stadium, Shabana will take on Kenya Police in one of the standout fixtures of the day.Shabana are fifth with 46 points, level with fourth-placed Kakamega Homeboyz, while Kenya Police sit third with 47 points.

    Mathare United target first back-to-back win over Naibois
  5. Citizen Digital

    Both teams come into the match on the back of morale-boosting victories—Shabana edging Kakamega Homeboyz, while Police delivered an emphatic win over AFC Leopards.

    KPL preview: Mashemeji Derby set to shape title race

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Kakamega Homeboyz sign striker and defenders for 2026/27 season

    Kakamega Homeboyz have signed striker Ibrahim Joshua and defender Charles Momanyi from Tusker, and Geoffrey Ochieng (formerly Gor Mahia assistant captain) as the club seeks to improve on their sixth-place finish from the previous season.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Gor Mahia names Sylvester Owino as new captain

    Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia have appointed defender Sylvester Owino as captain following the retirement of Philemon Otieno, with Mike Kibwage and Alpha Onyango named as deputies.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Tusker FC strengthens squad, targets KPL title next season

    Tusker FC have begun a squad overhaul ahead of the 2026/27 season, signing Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma from Remo Stars and extending contracts of midfielder Fabian Adikiny and forward Ian Simiyu, as the club aims to challenge for the domestic league title after finishing fourth in the 2025/26 campaign.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 25 June

  1. Humphrey Aroko wins Kenya Young Player of the Year award

    Kariobangi Sharks midfielder Humphrey Aroko won the SportPesa League Young Player of the Year award and the FKF Cup Golden Boot after scoring six goals. Aroko scored 12 league goals this season to finish third in the Golden Boot race, seven behind winner Joe Waithera, and credited his success to lessons learned from failed trials and a return from Europe.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. NSL promotion race clouded by uncertainty over FKF rules

    As the National Super League season nears completion with two rounds remaining, clubs are unsure about promotion and relegation rules, creating confusion despite an intense title race where Migori Youth lead with 77 points and a four-point advantage.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 28 May

  1. Odhiambo urges fans to support Seal's final league match

    Murang'a Seal interim head coach Dennis Odhiambo has called on the club's supporters to attend Sunday's FKF Premier League finale against Mara Sugar, as the team seeks a top-8 finish in their third season and battles for a spot in the league's upper half.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Gor Mahia clinch record-extending 22nd league title

    Gor Mahia secured the 2025–2026 SportPesa Premier League title with a four-point lead over second-placed AFC Leopards and one match remaining. The club reached 68 points through resilience and a 16-match unbeaten streak between December and April that proved decisive after early-season defeats.

    26 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 24 May

  1. 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

Monday 18 May

  1. Gor Mahia beats Murang'a Seal 3-1, one win from title

    Record league champions Gor Mahia defeated Murang'a Seal 3-1 at Nyayo Stadium to reach 68 points with two matches left in the 2025-2026 season, moving four points clear of second-placed AFC Leopards and within one victory of claiming a record-extending 22nd league title.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. AFC Leopards beat Kakamega Homeboyz, cut Gor Mahia lead to one point

    AFC Leopards defeated Kakamega Homeboyz 2-1 in the SportPesa Premier League to move to second place with 64 points, just one point behind leaders Gor Mahia who have 65 points. The victory revives Leopards' hopes of ending their 28-year wait for the league title with two matches remaining in the season.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 16 May

  1. AFC Leopards face Kakamega Homeboyz in crucial title-race derby

    AFC Leopards will play Kakamega Homeboyz in the Ingo Derby at Mumias Sports Complex, seeking to close a four-point gap on leaders Gor Mahia; a win would reduce the deficit to one point with two matches remaining.

    16 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 14 May

  1. Leopards four points off KPL leaders with three games left

    AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani said his team remain in contention for the Kenya Premier League title after a 2-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, moving within four points of leaders Gor Mahia with three matches remaining for both sides.

    14 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

Tuesday 5 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.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  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

Sunday 3 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

Saturday 2 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

Friday 1 May

  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

Tuesday 28 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

Monday 27 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

Saturday 25 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

Friday 24 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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