… Some of the notable alumni include Benson Omalla, currently playing for Nairobi United, Bryton Otieno of Gor Mahia, and Austine Odongo and Derrick Oketch of Shabana. …
Nairobi United sentation Wangaya named April Player of the Month By Geoffrey Mwamburi May 08, 2026 06:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi United's Kevin Wangaya in action against AFC Leopards SC duri …
Audio By VocalizeTime and again in April, Nairobi United forward needed only a moment to tilt matches in his team’s favour, striking first and forcing opponents to chase. …
… Elsewhere, Tusker FC failed to capitalise on KCB’s earlier woes as they suffered a second consecutive defeat, falling 1-0 to Nairobi United at Nyayo Stadium to remain eighth in the standings. …
… For Sharks, they too could have moved out of the bottom three with a win, but remain 16th with 30 points after the stalemate.Meanwhile, defending FKF Cup champions Nairobi United were knocked out of the club competition after losing 1-0 to KCB at Ulinzi Sports Complex. …
… The winner between Shabana and Kenya Police will face either Bandari or Mfalme, while the winner of Nairobi United versus KCB will meet either Ulinzi Stars or Tusker. …
Nairobi United & coach Solo lead the April charge By Citizen Sports May 01, 2026 01:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi United players gether for a word before a past match kik-off. …
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.
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.
Gor Mahia won the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League with 69 points (20 wins, 9 draws, 5 defeats), their record-extending 22nd title. The rivalry with AFC Leopards shaped the season and helped define the campaign's momentum.
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.
Manzur Okwaro, a 20-year-old Kenya national team midfielder who moved to French Ligue 2 side Stade de Reims in January 2026, returned to his former high school, St. Anthony's Boys Kitale, where he received a grand welcome from students. Okwaro, who has been a constant selection under coach Benni McCarthy, is working to break into Reims' senior roster after initially being integrated into their Pro 2 squad.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KCB FC will play Tusker FC in the FKF Cup semi-final at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday, aiming to reach the final. Head coach Robert Matano expressed confidence in the team's preparation, noting they have shown discipline and character in their knockout campaign run.
Head coach Julien Mette told Tusker players to keep calm and stay mentally prepared as they face KCB in an FKF Cup semi-final on Saturday at Nyayo Stadium. Tusker, currently seventh in the league with one win in their last four matches, are seeking to end a troubled season by winning the cup.
Safaricom's youth football tournament Chapa Dimba has opened registration for its fifth season, with a new 32-player All-Star team set to represent Kenya at the Gothia Cup in Sweden, described as the world's largest youth football tournament.
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.
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.
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.
APS Bomet defeated KCB 1-0 with a goal from Festus Kipkemoi in the 29th minute, securing their fourth successive league victory and moving four points clear of the relegation zone in 13th place. The win follows the club's promotion to the top flight last season.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Kenyan football's major commercial sponsor SportPesa has called for swift, transparent and independent resolution to the FKF governance crisis, warning that instability risks derailing progress in the sport. The crisis centres on nine FKF Executive Committee members suspending President Mohammed Hussein over financial misconduct allegations and installing deputy Macdonald Mariga as acting president, which Hussein has rejected.
Nairobi United defeated Mathare United 2-1 in a league match at Kasarani Annex, with goals from Kevin Wangaya and Duncan Omalla, then withstood late pressure after Brian Magare's red card and John Makwata's goal for the hosts.
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.
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.