Also known as: Mara Sugar Football Club
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The Standard
… Gor Mahia will officially be crowned champions if they beat Mara Sugar on Sunday regardless of AFC Leopards’ result. …
Fight for survival now down to one team as Bidco, Sofapaka relegatedThe Standard
… K’Ogalo will secure the crown if they defeat Mara Sugar or if AFC Leopards fail to beat relegation-threatened APS Bomet in Kericho.With two rounds of matches remaining, Gor are now favourites to retain the trophy after opening a healthy gap at the top of the standings. …
K'Ogalo silence Muranga Seal to move one win away from titleThe Standard
… Mathare United boosted their survival hopes with a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Mara Sugar. …
Pressure on Gor Mahia as Ingwe close gap at the topThe Standard
… Today, Mathare United, sitting 14th with 35 points, travel to Awendo to face Mara Sugar. …
Ingo derby now a huge test for AFC Leopards' title credentialsCitizen Digital
… Despite the relegation, the former Mara Sugar head coach feels it could be a blessing in disguise, allowing the team to realign and come back stronger. …
Manoah pledges loyalty to Sofapaka despite relegation from Premier LeagueThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAFC Leopards midfielder Tyson Otieno in action against Mara Sugar goalkeeper Joseph Ogenda and Robinson Musungu during SportPesa Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi. …
Leopards claw gap on leaders Gor Mahia after disarming UlinziCitizen Digital
… Mara Sugar head coach Francis Xavier finished as the runner-up for the monthly award after also guiding his side to three wins, albeit from one additional fixture.
Pamzo named KPL April Coach of the Month after impressive runThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAFC Leopards edged out Mara Sugar 2-1 to cut leaders Gor Mahia’s lead to six points in a tight SportPesa Premier League match played at Nyayo Stadium yesterday. …
Leopards cut Gor's lead as Shabana drop points at homeThe Standard
… Ingwe host Mara Sugar at Nyayo Stadium, knowing they cannot afford to drop points if they are to keep their fading title hopes alive. …
Ingwe chase Gor as survival battle intensifies againCitizen Digital
… His sharp attacking instincts and ability to strike early proved decisive, with Wangaya opening the scoring in three separate matches against Mathare United, Posta Rangers, and Mara Sugar to hand Nairobi United control from the outset. …
Nairobi United sensation Wangaya named April Player of the MonthEnock Morrisson, a Ghanaian midfielder for Gor Mahia, has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League MVP after helping the club secure its 22nd league title. He became the first foreign player in 14 years to win the top individual award in Kenyan football, also earning Midfielder of the Season and Team of the Season honours.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Enock Morrisson, a Ghanaian midfielder for Gor Mahia, has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League MVP after helping the club secure its 22nd league title. He became the first foreign player in 14 years to win the top individual award in Kenyan football, also earning Midfielder of the Season and Team of the Season honours.
5 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 →
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 →
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 →
Gor Mahia were crowned SportPesa Premier League champions for a record 22nd time after AFC Leopards lost 2-1 to APS Bomet at Kericho Green Stadium. Gor Mahia sealed the title without playing after their own match against Mara Sugar was halted by the Sports Disputes Tribunal.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily suspended the Kenya Premier League match between Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar over a dispute about the match venue, with a hearing scheduled for May 26.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Former AFC Leopards forward Ezekiel Odera has expressed pleasure with the competition between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards this season, with K'Ogalo leading the table by four points with two matches remaining. Odera believes the rivalry has excited fans and elevated the standard of Kenyan football competition.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Sofapaka FC head coach Edward Manoah has expressed his desire to rebuild the team after it was relegated following a 2-2 draw with Mathare United, the first time the 2008/09 champions were relegated after 17 years in the top flight. Manoah said leaving would be a sign of weakness and signaled his wish for his contract to be renewed.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards defeated Ulinzi Stars 2-0 in a midweek SportPesa Premier League match, with goals from Kelly Madada and Emmanuel Laangu. The victory reduces Gor Mahia's league-leading advantage to four points with three matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
APS Bomet head coach Sammy Pamzo Omollo has been named Kenya Premier League Coach of the Month for April, following a standout period for the club. Pamzo received a customized trophy and 75,000 Ksh from league sponsors, dedicating the award to his late wife.
10 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →