Kariobangi Sharks — SportPesa Premier League club, fighting relegation in the 2025/26 season with 35 points.
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Citizen Digital
… Bomet finished 10th in the 18-team standings with 44 points, six above the relegation red-line, managing to retain their top-flight football next season at the expense of Kariobangi Sharks, Bidco United and Sofapaka who dropped to the National Super League. …
AFCON 2027 a catalyst to stiff league competition, says Coach MuhiddinCitizen Digital
We have no pending salary arrears, decries Shabana team manager Sani By Derrick Otieno June 16, 2026 06:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kariobangi Sharks attacking midfielder Humphrey Aroko Shields the b …
We have no pending salary arrears, decries Shabana team manager SaniCitizen Digital
… On their road to the FKF Cup final, the Brewers defeated Mwea United 3-2 in the Round of 64, beat Bidco United 2-0 in the Round of 32, edged Kariobangi Sharks 1-0 in the Round of 16, overcame Ulinzi Stars 2-1 in the quarter-finals, and eliminated KCB 4-3 in a post-match penalty s …
Kapaito: Tusker out to redeem season in Cup final against PoliceThe Standard
… With SportPesa Premier League sides Sofapaka, Bidco United and Kariobangi Sharks already relegated, the focus now shifts to who will replace them. …
Migori Youth eye title as NSL promotion battle intensifiesThe Standard
… f the country's football powerhouses. “This recognition reflects the hard work of the players, technical bench and supporters who stood with us throughout the season,” Akonnor said after receiving the award.The future of Kenyan football was also celebrated, with Kariobangi Sharks …
Standard scribe headlines SportPesa Premier League Gala AwardsThe Standard
… Young talent will also be celebrated through the Young Player of the Season category, featuring Humphrey Aroko (Kariobangi Sharks), Kevin Wangaya (Nairobi United), and Robinson Musungu (Mara Sugar) among others. …
Kenya's finest players set to be feted tomorrowCitizen Digital
… Kariobangi Sharks, who ended the season in 16th place, will now wait to determine their fate through the promotion and relegation playoff. …
Gor Mahia crowned FKF Premier League champions for a historic 22nd timeCitizen Digital
… I raised similar concerns when we faced Kariobangi Sharks in the Cup. Even though we won that match, I still confronted my players and urged them to improve,” noted Mette. …
Tusker's Mette rallies charges ahead of season-ender after Ulinzi blowThe Standard
… His brace handed the soldiers three valuable points and lifted them above Kariobangi Sharks in the standings.Ulinzi now has 35 points and two matches left to play, while Sharks dropped into the relegation zone after settling for a 2-2 draw against visiting Kakamega Homeboyz. …
Ulinzi Stars boost survival hopes as relegation battle intensifies in SPLThe Standard
… This is because teams ranked 13th to 16th, which include Mathare United, Posta Rangers, Kariobangi Sharks and Ulinzi Stars, respectively, still have a slim chance of leapfrogging the law enforcers if Bomet fails to win their last two games.Ulinzi (32 points) and Sharks (33 points …
SportPesa Premier League: APS Bomet edge Bandari to ease relegation fearsFormer 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 →
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 →
Shabana FC's team manager and communications officer have dismissed claims that the club owes players unpaid salaries, describing the reports as unfounded propaganda. The manager said players are paid between the 12th and 19th of each month and have received their previous month's salaries.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC forward Eric Kapaito believes the FKF Cup final in Kwale on Sunday offers a chance to end a difficult 2025/26 Premier League season positively after finishing ninth with 45 points. Kapaito has been instrumental in Tusker's cup run, scoring in the quarter-final victory over Ulinzi Stars.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four clubs—Migori Youth (77 points), 3K FC (73), Mombasa United (72), and Equity Bank (71)—battle for three promotion spots to the SportPesa Premier League with only two matches remaining in the 2025/26 season. Migori Youth, seeking their first-ever top-flight promotion, face Equity Bank in a decisive fixture at Green Stadium.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group sports journalist Washington Onyango has won the Golden Pen Award, organised under the SportPesa Premier League Gala Awards, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to sports journalism including coverage of the SportPesa Premier League, school games, and national team developments.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
The SportPesa Premier League's inaugural Gala Awards will take place tomorrow to honour the league's finest players, coaches, clubs, and fans. Among the night's highlights, Enock Morrison, Jimmy Owili, and Joseph Waithira are shortlisted for Player of the Season, while Charles Akonnor, Fred Ambani, and Sammy Omollo compete for Coach of the Season after Gor Mahia's title-winning campaign.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Gor Mahia were crowned FKF Premier League champions for the 2025/26 season, securing their record 22nd league title and Kenya's most successful club record. The club clinched the championship with two matches to spare after arch-rivals AFC Leopards dropped crucial points.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Bidco United and Sofapaka have been relegated from the SportPesa Premier League after new Football Kenya Federation rules made the bottom three automatically drop to the National Super League. Five clubs remain in contention for the final relegation spot with two matches left in the season.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ulinzi Stars head coach James Mulinge Ndeto has called on the team to embrace their attacking "DNA" as they battle relegation with three Kenya Premier League matches remaining. Ulinzi are in 16th place with 32 points after a 2-0 defeat to AFC Leopards, facing their first relegation threat since promotion in 1998.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Kevin Wangaya, a 20-year-old Nairobi United forward, has been named the Kenya Premier League Player of the Month for April, contributing three goals and three assists in five matches as his side maintained an unbeaten run. He is the second youngest player to win the monthly award.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi United forward Wangaya was named the SportPesa Premier League Player of the Month for April after registering three goals and three assists in five matches as the team went unbeaten. The 20-year-old Kenya U20 international becomes the second youngest winner of the accolade.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Sofapaka, bottom of the SportPesa Premier League with 17 points after 29 matches and without a win in their last 21 games, must beat Mathare United in round 30 to avoid confirmation of relegation to the National Super League with four matches remaining.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
Kariobangi Sharks' 18-year-old Humphrey Aroko was named player of the month, while Peter Okidi won manager of the month after leading his former team to four wins without conceding a goal in February.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →
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 →