Ulinzi Stars — military-affiliated football club fighting relegation in the SportPesa Premier League for the first time since 1998.
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The Standard
… Ingwe head into the match full of confidence after beating relegation-threatened Ulinzi Stars 2-0 in a rescheduled midweek clash. …
Ingo derby now a huge test for AFC Leopards' title credentialsCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize By Jackson KilonziAFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani said Ingwe were still alive in the Kenya Premier League (KPL) title pursuit after a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Ulinzi Stars yesterday. …
'Ingwe are still fighting' – Fred Ambani on title raceThe Standard
… midfielder Tyson Otieno in action against Mara Sugar goalkeeper Joseph Ogenda and Robinson Musungu during SportPesa Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] AFC Leopards boosted their Sportpesa Premier League title hopes after beating Ulinzi Stars …
Leopards claw gap on leaders Gor Mahia after disarming UlinziCitizen Digital
… The golden month started with a slim 1-0 win against Ulinzi Stars who are also fighting for survival, followed by a dominant 3-0 win against his former side Posta Rangers and closed in style by edging out the already-relegated Sofapaka with a hard-fought 1-0 win collecting 15 poi …
Survival specialist— Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo’s expert hand steers APS Bomet out of relegationCitizen Digital
… The golden month started with a slim 1-0 win against Ulinzi Stars who are also fighting for survival, followed by a dominant 3-0 win against his former side Posta Rangers and closed in style by edging out the already-relegated Sofapaka with a hard-fought 1-0 win collecting 15 poi …
Survival specialist— Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo’s expert hand steering APS Bomet out of relegationCitizen Digital
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KPL title to go down to the wire, says veteran coach MwinanoCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, 12-time league champions AFC Leopards will face relegation-threatened Ulinzi Stars in their game in hand. …
Akonnor calls for focus as Gor Mahia edge closer to league crownCitizen Digital
… The team secured victories over Sofapaka, Ulinzi Stars, and Posta Rangers—Omollo’s former club—keeping clean sheets in all three matches. …
Pamzo named KPL April Coach of the Month after impressive runThe Standard
… Ingwe will be praying Gor drops points against Police for them to be able to close in, especially with four matches left until the end of the 2025-2026 season.In Kisii, Shabana were held to a 0-0 draw by relegation-fighting Ulinzi Stars at Gusii Stadium. …
Leopards cut Gor's lead as Shabana drop points at homeThe Standard
… Elsewhere, Shabana welcome Ulinzi Stars in an early kick-off match at Gusii Stadium.Shabana is enjoying a strong campaign and sits sixth with 47 points, only eight behind Leopards despite having played one game less. …
Ingwe chase Gor as survival battle intensifies againTusker FC forward Eric Kapaito believes the FKF Cup final in Kwale on Sunday offers a chance to end a difficult 2025/26 Premier League season positively after finishing ninth with 45 points. Kapaito has been instrumental in Tusker's cup run, scoring in the quarter-final victory over Ulinzi Stars.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC forward Eric Kapaito believes the FKF Cup final in Kwale on Sunday offers a chance to end a difficult 2025/26 Premier League season positively after finishing ninth with 45 points. Kapaito has been instrumental in Tusker's cup run, scoring in the quarter-final victory over Ulinzi Stars.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker Football Club assistant head coach Anthony Kimani expressed confidence ahead of the FKF Cup final against Police FC scheduled for June 14, 2026, in Kwale County, stating the team has worked on addressing defensive and attacking weaknesses that affected their league performance.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette called for improved performance after his side suffered a 2-0 loss to Ulinzi Stars on Wednesday, following a 1-0 defeat to Bandari on Saturday. Mette criticized his team's poor display and wants the remaining league match to serve as preparation for the upcoming FKF Cup final.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the team must improve their clinical finishing ahead of the FKF Cup final on 14 June, after the Brewers advanced by defeating KCB FC 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars coach Twahir Muhiddin says deploying players to military duties mid-season has affected Ulinzi Stars, whose soldier-heavy squad faces a relegation battle for the first time since 1998. Muhiddin says travel and competing work obligations disrupt team training and commitment.
20 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 →
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 →
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 →
AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani said his team remain in contention for the Kenya Premier League title after a 2-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, moving within four points of leaders Gor Mahia with three matches remaining for both sides.
14 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, the Kenya Premier League debutants, have climbed out of relegation danger under coach Sammy 'Pamzo' Omollo, now sitting 12th with 37 points after 31 matches. Omollo was named Kenya Premier League Coach of the Month for April for his tactical turnaround of the struggling side.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
APS Bomet's manager Sammy 'Pamzo' Omollo has transformed the league debutants' fortunes, steering them to 12th place with 37 points after 31 matches—three positions above the relegation zone. Omollo was named Kenya Premier League Coach of the Month for April following the tactical shift that has made APS Bomet the league's most resilient outfit.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Veteran coach Branden Mwinamo expects the FKF Premier League title hunt to go down to the wire, with league leaders Gor Mahia and second-placed AFC Leopards in a tight race despite the latter trailing by seven points. AFC Leopards, who have a match in hand, could narrow the gap to four points with a win against Ulinzi Stars.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor called for focus as his side drew 1-1 with Police FC, remaining seven points clear at the top of the Kenyan Premier League with three wins needed to secure a record-extending 22nd league title.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sofapaka could become the first team relegated from the Kenya Premier League this season, sitting bottom of the table on 17 points with five matches remaining and facing Mathare United on Matchday 30.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police FC defeated Ulinzi Starlets 3-0 in the Kenyan Women Premier League, extending their lead at the top to eight points with 52 points. Goals from Lydiah Akoth, Terry Engesha and Emily Moranga secured the victory and reinforced Police's bid to defend the title.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →