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SportPesa Premier League

Also known as: 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League

2026-04-252026-09-14
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  1. April 2026

  2. The Standard

    … For the first time in decades, the derby is likely to decide who will be crowned the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League champion. …

    AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia clash in high-stakes Mashemeji Derby
Sport

FKF rushes league start as clubs and lawyers raise governance concerns

The News

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 →

Sunday 30 August

  1. FKF rushes league start as clubs and lawyers raise governance concerns

    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 →

Friday 28 August

  1. SportPesa League creates value beyond match results

    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 →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Humphrey Aroko wins Kenya Young Player of the Year award

    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 →

Monday 8 June

  1. Migori Youth crowned National Super League champions

    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 →

Friday 5 June

  1. Charles Akonnor wins SportPesa Premier League Coach of Season

    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 →

  2. Ghanaian Morrisson wins SportPesa Premier League MVP award

    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 →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Standard journalist Onyango wins Golden Pen sports journalism award

    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 →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Gor Mahia urged to match 1987 CAF Cup triumph

    After winning a record 22nd SPL title, Gor Mahia qualified for the CAF Champions League next season. Club patron Eliud Owalo challenged the players to replicate the 1987 CAF Cup Winners Cup victory.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard →

  2. NSL promotion race clouded by uncertainty over FKF rules

    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 →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Gor Mahia win 22nd league title in Mashemeji Derby rivalry season

    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.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Three NSL clubs fight for promotion with four points separating top three

    Migori Youth leads the FKF National Super League with 74 points, followed by Mombasa United (72) and 3K FC (70), with less than three matches remaining in the race for promotion to the SportPesa Premier League. The top three are separated by just four points, with fourth-placed Equity Bank and fifth-placed MOFA also within striking distance.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Gor Mahia clinch record-extending 22nd league title

    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 →

Monday 25 May

  1. Gor Mahia crowned SportPesa Premier League champions

    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 →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Ulinzi Stars move out of bottom three with crucial SPL win

    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 →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. APS Bomet beat Bandari 2-0 to ease relegation worries

    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 →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Bidco, Sofapaka relegated; five clubs fight for survival

    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 →

Sunday 17 May

  1. AFC Leopards beat Kakamega Homeboyz, cut Gor Mahia lead to one point

    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 →

Saturday 16 May

  1. AFC Leopards face Kakamega Homeboyz in crucial title-race derby

    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 →

Thursday 14 May

  1. AFC Leopards beat Ulinzi Stars, close gap on Gor Mahia

    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 →

Sunday 10 May

  1. AFC Leopards cut Gor Mahia's lead to six points with victory

    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 →

Saturday 9 May

  1. SPL title race and relegation fight intensify in round 31

    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 →

Friday 8 May

  1. Wangaya wins SportPesa Premier League Player of Month

    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 →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Sofapaka relegated to National Super League after Mathare draw

    Sofapaka FC has been officially relegated to the National Super League following a 2-2 draw against Mathare United, ending their time in Kenya's Premier League for the first time since their 2009 promotion.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Sofapaka face relegation in must-win clash against Mathare

    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 →

Monday 27 April

  1. Aroko and Okidi win SportPesa League February monthly awards

    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 →

  2. SportPesa urges transparency as FKF leadership dispute escalates

    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.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 April

  1. FKF leadership crisis threatens Kenya's football future

    A leadership crisis at the Football Kenya Federation has created uncertainty around Kenya's readiness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, the conduct of the SportPesa Premier League, and preparations for the Harambee Starlets ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Gor Mahia face AFC Leopards in title-deciding Mashemeji Derby

    Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards meet in the Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium with the SportPesa Premier League title race on the line. Gor lead the table with 58 points, three ahead of second-placed AFC on 55 points, with fewer than six matches remaining.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Gor Mahia beats AFC Leopards 1–0 in 99th Mashemeji Derby

    Gor Mahia defeated AFC Leopards 1–0 in the 99th Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, with captain Alpha Onyango scoring in the second half. The victory opens a six-point gap at the top of the SportPesa Premier League standings, with Gor now on 61 points and Leopards on 55 with five matches remaining in the season.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Mathare United seek first back-to-back win against Nairobi United

    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 →

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