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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenyan football fans can finally look forward to the return of top-flight football after Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and participating clubs reached an agreement clearing the way for the 2026/27 SportPesa League season to begin on Saturday, September 19. …
FKF clears path for SportPesa League kick-offThe Standard
… The contrasting fortunes expose the gap between Kenyan clubs and some of Africa’s leading sides, but they also point to a bigger problem at home, the failure to kick off the SportPesa Premier League on time.Both Gor and Tusker went into their continental assignments without the b …
Tusker save Kenya's face as Gor Mahia suffer CAF humiliationThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThough Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced that the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League will start tomorrow, the decision has opened a fresh legal and administrative storm just days after the High Court cleared the way for the competition. …
FKF races to start league as legal questions lingerThe Standard
… The SportPesa League sits inside this growing ecosystem, showing how local football can create value far beyond 90 minutes on the pitch.That wider ecosystem is what gives a football league its real value. …
SportPesa League shows why Kenyan football is beyond 90 minutesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKariobangi Sharks midfielder Humphrey Aroko (left) and Zinedine Wesonga of Kakamega Homeboyz during SportPesa Premier League match at Police Sacco Stadium. …
How setbacks shaped Aroko into Kenya's Young Player of the YearThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeMigori Youth have been crowned FKF National Super League champions and secured promotion to the SportPesa Premier League. …
Migori Youth crowned National Super League championsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer Ghana national team coach Charles Akonnor has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League Coach of the Season after leading Gor Mahia to another league title in his first year in charge. …
Gor Mahia's Akonnor named SportPesa Premier League Coach of the seasonThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeEnock Morrisson has been crowned the Most Valuable Player of the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League season after guiding Gor Mahia to the league title. …
History as Ghanaian Morrisson named SportPesa Premier League MVPThe Standard
… The award, one of the most respected honours in Kenyan sports circles, is organised under the SportPesa Premier League Gala Awards and celebrates excellence in sports reporting, storytelling, and editorial impact. …
Standard scribe headlines SportPesa Premier League Gala AwardsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeGor Mahia players continue to receive goodies after clinching a record-extending 22nd SportPesa Premier League title on Sunday. …
Gor urged to replicate 1987 feat in Champs LeagueGor 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 →
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 →
Kenya Police FC Technical Director Mbarak Bashatir says head coach Nicholas Muyoti and assistant John Baraza have not been sacked but have requested time away to pursue CAF A coaching qualifications, with the club agreeing to support their professional development.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC hosts Tanzania's Singida Black Stars at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday in the second preliminary round, first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Kenyan side, fresh from a 2-0 league win, seeks to establish an advantage before the return match in Dar es Salaam on October 25.
18 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 →
Newcomers Mombasa United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz in their SportPesa Premier League debut, with Charles Momanyi scoring in the 86th minute. In a separate match, AFC Leopards were held to a goalless draw by Bandari at Police Sacco Stadium.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Gor Mahia defeated Murang'a SEAL 4-2 in their opening SportPesa League fixture at Nyayo National Stadium, with goals from Shariff Musa (double), Alpha Onyango, and Dwang securing maximum points.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
The SportPesa League is approaching its playoff stage, with clubs working to strengthen their positions as results carry greater weight. Recent form becomes crucial as teams compete in the final fixtures, with the uncertainty and unpredictability of Kenyan football adding tension to the run-in.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
A referee was attacked by players and fans during a playoff match between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United in Nairobi after awarding a controversial penalty, forcing the match to be abandoned in the 68th minute. The playoff had been organized by the Football Kenya Federation to resolve a dispute over the Sharks' relegation from the Premier League.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Angry Kariobangi Sharks supporters stormed the pitch at Ulinzi Sports Complex during the second leg of a SportPesa Premier League promotion-relegation playoff after referee John Sulwe awarded a penalty to Mombasa United in the 65th minute. Security officers and KDF personnel were forced to intervene as fans threw objects and attempted to strike the official, eventually escorting him to safety.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa United defeated Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 in the promotion-relegation playoff first leg at Mbaraki Sports Club, with goals from Denise Mabeya and Waziri Junior, giving the coastal side a one-goal lead ahead of the return leg in Nairobi.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa United defeated Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 in the first leg of a promotion-relegation playoff at Mbaraki Sports Club, with goals from Denise Mabeya and Waziri Junior giving them a one-goal advantage ahead of the return leg in Nairobi.
1 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 →
A dispute over SportPesa Premier League regulations has been resolved, with Kariobangi Sharks (16th in the Premier League) and Mombasa United (3rd in the National Super League) agreeing to a promotion-relegation playoff. The two-legged match will determine final top-flight composition, with the first leg on October 1 in Mombasa and the return match on October 6 in Nairobi.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court in Kiambu has ordered the Football Kenya Federation to include Mombasa United Football Club as the 18th team in the 2026/2027 SportPesa Premier League season, pending a full hearing on a petition challenging its exclusion.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court order in Murang'a has stopped the SportPesa Premier League's planned start of the 2026-2027 season, requiring a promotion and relegation playoff between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United to be played first. The ruling followed an application challenging both the season start and the use of 2025 Football Kenya Federation rules, with the case set to be heard Thursday.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Murang'a High Court order halted the planned Saturday kick-off of the 2026-27 SportPesa Premier League, requiring that a promotion and relegation play-off between Mombasa United and Kariobangi Sharks be played first. The postponement has created additional costs for clubs and fans who had made travel plans and purchased tickets, and raises questions about rescheduling fixtures and the impact on Kenyan clubs in continental competitions.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Football Kenya Federation and participating clubs have resolved disputes over foreign player registration and medical arrangements, clearing the way for the 2026/27 SportPesa League season to kick off on Saturday, September 19. Each club will be permitted to register up to seven foreign players, with only five eligible for selection per match, and every league fixture will have two ambulances available for emergency support.
16 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 →
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 →
Kenyan club football's real value lies in a wider ecosystem involving clubs, players, supporters, sponsors, vendors, media, and communities — not only in goals and league tables. The SportPesa League demonstrates how competitive football can connect professional clubs with communities and generate interest beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Migori Youth won the FKF National Super League title and secured promotion to the SportPesa Premier League after defeating Equity Bank 2-1, finishing with 80 points and an unassailable five-point lead with one round remaining.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia's Charles Akonnor has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League Coach of the Season after leading the club to the league title in his first year in charge, extending their record to 22 titles. Akonnor, a former Ghana national team coach, beat competition from Sammy Omollo and Fred Ambani, with his side losing only four league matches and maintaining a 61 per cent win rate during the campaign.
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 →