Also known as: Nairobi United FC
Nairobi United — Kenyan Premier League club whose striker Syphas Otieno aims for the Golden Boot this season.
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The Standard
… However, Kariobangi Sharks, who play today against Nairobi United at Police Sacco Stadium from 2 pm, will move above them if they win. …
Leopards cut Gor's lead as Shabana drop points at homeThe Standard
… A win could move them level with fourth-placed Nairobi United and keep alive slim hopes of finishing in the top three. …
Ingwe chase Gor as survival battle intensifies againCitizen Digital
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 …
Nairobi United sensation Wangaya named April Player of the MonthThe Standard
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. …
Wangaya lands April's Player of the MonthCitizen Digital
… 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. …
APS Bomet boost KPL survival bid with win over KCBCitizen Digital
… Kariobangi Sharks will play Nairobi United, Kenya Police, Kakamega Homeboyz, and the already-relegated Sofapaka in their remaining fixtures.
Muluya wary of relegation as season run-in beckonsThe Standard
… 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. …
Gor Mahia move nine points clear in race for league titleThe Standard
… 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 Utd, Tusker and Police chase FKF Cup semi-final spotsCitizen Digital
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. …
Nairobi United & coach Solo lead the April chargeCitizen 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 successKCB FC defeated Gor Mahia 2-1 on November 1, with goals from Assis Mambote and Richard Omondi, lifting the bankers to second place in the Kenya Premier League with 10 points. Head coach Robert Matano praised his players for ending Gor Mahia's winning streak and said the team's focus is on maintaining momentum in upcoming fixtures.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB FC defeated Gor Mahia 2-1 on November 1, with goals from Assis Mambote and Richard Omondi, lifting the bankers to second place in the Kenya Premier League with 10 points. Head coach Robert Matano praised his players for ending Gor Mahia's winning streak and said the team's focus is on maintaining momentum in upcoming fixtures.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police caretaker coach Anthony Akhulia has called on his players to build on their 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, saying hard work in training is paying off and the win has lifted the team several places up the table from a difficult campaign start.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says his team's squad depth will be crucial in their Kenyan Premier League clash against Kakamega Homeboyz at Bukhungu Stadium on Wednesday, with the league leaders hinting at possible starting-line-up changes to give form players opportunities.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Youth tactician Salim Babu is confident his side will secure its first win of the season when they face Shabana on October 29, 2026, in the FKF Premier League South Nyanza derby at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru. The newcomers have drawn their opening two league matches and Babu says he has worked on the striking department to address their goalscoring struggles.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia have opened a four-point lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League with nine points from three matches after defeating Bandari 1-0. Newly promoted 3K FC, Mara Sugar, AFC Leopards and Shabana are level on five points, with the race behind the leaders described as crowded.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
AFC Leopards drew 0–0 with Shabana FC at Nyayo National Stadium, with captain Kayci Odhiambo's penalty save preventing Leopards from taking the lead. The result left both teams on five points after three matches, four points behind leaders Gor Mahia.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker suffered a 1-0 defeat to Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their second preliminary round tie at Nyayo Stadium, with DR Congo winger Jeancy Mboma scoring the decisive goal in the 52nd minute. Tusker must now win by at least two goals in the return match to qualify for the group stage without needing a penalty shootout.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker coach Julien Mette has challenged his players to face Tanzania's Singida Black Stars without fear in a CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round first leg at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi today. Victory over the two-legged tie would take Tusker closer to the lucrative group stage, with the return leg scheduled for Tanzania next weekend.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Gor Mahia maintained their perfect start to the 2026–2027 SportPesa Premier League campaign with a narrow 1–0 win over APS Bomet at Raila Odinga Stadium, with Alpha Onyango scoring in the 84th minute. The victory gave Gor their second win of the season and moved them to six points at the top of the standings.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Gor Mahia face APS Bomet on Saturday after opening their SportPesa Premier League title defence with a 4-2 victory over Murang'a Seal. Coach Charles Akonnor said the team needs to address defensive weaknesses exposed during their opening win.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC will play Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in a two-legged CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary-round tie, with the first leg at Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday. The Brewers, fresh from a 2-0 Kenya Premier League win over Ulinzi Stars, aim for a convincing home victory to advance toward the group stage.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi United striker Syphas Otieno said his priorities are scoring goals, providing assists and helping the team win the Kenyan Premier League title this season. Nairobi United opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against KCB.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Youth FC began their Kenyan Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Police FC at Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday. Captain Vincent Wanga scored for Migori Youth in the fifth minute, but Brian Chonjo equalized for Police FC in the 44th minute.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker defeated Ulinzi Stars 2-0 in their opening match of the delayed 2026-2027 season to temporarily lead the SportPesa Premier League, while draws dominated the day across the country in matches involving 3KFC, Mara Sugar, Migori Youth, and Kenya Police.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
The SportPesa Premier League resumes the 2026/27 season after a 48-day delay caused by a dispute over revised promotion and relegation rules. Kariobangi Sharks challenged the FKF's 2025 regulations, leading to court and tribunal proceedings; a playoff between Sharks and Mombasa United was abandoned after violence, with the outcome still unresolved.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026–27 SportPesa League season is billed as a defining moment for Kenyan football, bringing together defending champions Gor Mahia, rivals, newly promoted clubs and supporters ahead of AFCON 2027. The previous campaign saw Gor Mahia finish as champions with 69 points, while AFC Leopards ended with 64 points and Kenya Police with 55 points.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia exited the CAF Champions League after losing 5-1 to Pyramids FC in Cairo on Sunday, bowing out 7-1 on aggregate, while Tusker narrowly survived in the Confederation Cup. The contrasting results expose gaps between Kenyan clubs and leading African sides, with both teams entering continental assignments without competitive league matches due to the delayed SportPesa Premier League start.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Under-20 team, Rising Stars, is targeting a place in the final of the CECAFA U-20 AFCON Qualifiers in Tanzania, with the top two teams qualifying for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana. The team begins its campaign on September 17 against Burundi.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC assistant captain John Otieno, drawing on his extensive continental experience with Nairobi United—where he led them to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage—believes his expertise will be crucial as the Brewers begin their campaign against Sudan's Al-Ahli Wad Medani on September 6 in Rwanda.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026, called off to allow further consultations with participating clubs and league sponsors over management of the new season.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation announced the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League will start on Monday following a High Court ruling clearing the way, but at least 12 clubs have said they will not participate until the federation holds a proper meeting and addresses outstanding issues. Sports lawyer Ken Ochieng has warned that FKF lacks necessary committees, including an appeals committee, to properly manage disputes during the season.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026 called off to allow consultations over promotion, relegation, and competition management.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin expects AFC Leopards and defending champions Gor Mahia to wage a fierce battle for the FKF Premier League title, with Leopards driven by their quest for a first league crown since 1998. Muhiddin believes Gor Mahia will be formidable once their injured players recover from the CECAFA tournament.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC's new Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma, signed on a one-year deal, aims to help the club win their first league title in four years after finishing ninth last season. Mbaoma arrives with a 25-goal record from the Nigerian Premier Football League.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the club is building a stronger, deeper squad to compete with Africa's elite in the CAF Confederation Cup, noting that quality recruitment and a favourable preliminary-round draw will be key to their continental ambitions.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wycliffe Awiko, a 23-year-old defender from Shabana FC, has joined Nairobi United ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season. Awiko, who was among the league's standout defenders last season, cited the club's ambition and experience as reasons for the move.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi United Football Club, which finished fourth in their inaugural Kenya Premier League season, aims to challenge for the league title in their second season. Head coach Osborne Monday said the team expects to finish in a higher position and compete for a CAF Champions League spot.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Gor Mahia have released goalkeeper Gad Mathew following the expiry of his contract at the technical bench's recommendation. The club is considering replacing him with AFC Leopards' Francis Katasi among other goalkeepers.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →