Kenyan football
Coverage of Kenyan football, domestic leagues, clubs, transfers, players and the stories shaping the local game.
The 2026/27 SportPesa Premier League kicks off on 9 October after weeks of court delays. Full Matchday 1 fixtures, venues and why the season started late.
Tusker FC beat Gor Mahia 3-1 at Nyayo National Stadium to win the 2026 FKF Super Cup, their fourth title, ahead of the 2026/27 SportPesa Premier League season.
Kenyan football needs investors, but officials who own clubs create conflict-of-interest risks. Why transparency, recusal rules and independent oversight matter.
President Ruto pledged KSh35 million to AFC Leopards and directed the government to fund a new training ground. How the money breaks down and what it means for Ingwe.
Charles Akonnor, Robert Matano, Sammy Omollo and other leading coaches attended a five-day FKF CAF A Licence refresher in Nairobi. What the course covered and why it matters.
Guirassy's goal gave Guinea a 1-0 win over Kenya in Conakry. Harambee Stars have one point from two AFCON 2027 qualifiers and have dropped to 114th in FIFA's ranking.
The National Assembly has passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making match-fixing a crime with fines of up to Sh1 million or a year in jail. What it means for Kenyan football.
Kenya's Junior Starlets open their U-17 Women's World Cup against China with a school-heavy 21-player squad. Fixtures, injuries and the route to the Round of 16.
The Junior Starlets lost 6-1 to the USA in Morocco, with Maddie DiMaria scoring four. Kenya are pointless in Group E and need a big win over Samoa on Sunday.
Mombasa United lead Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 on aggregate. A draw in Nairobi on Tuesday would see them promoted, while Sharks need a win to survive.
Gor Mahia's CAF Champions League return ended in the first preliminary round as Pyramids FC won 7-1 on aggregate. What happened and what Kenyan clubs must improve.
FKF awards Mombasa United the abandoned playoff second leg 2-0, sending Kariobangi Sharks to the NSL after a pitch invasion and an attack on referee John Sulwe.
The Mashemeji Derby is Kenya's biggest football rivalry. Here is the history of Gor Mahia vs AFC Leopards, their trophies, key moments and fan tips.
The delayed 2026/27 SportPesa League is finally under way. Here are the new rules on foreign players, matchday ambulances and promotion and relegation that every fan should know.
Shabana beat 10-man Posta Rangers 1-0 at Wang'uru to top the early table, after Mathare United and APS Bomet opened the delayed 2026/27 season with a 0-0 draw.
From the 2025 rule change to the Sharks vs Mombasa United playoff, a clear timeline of the court cases that delayed the 2026/27 Kenyan Premier League.
Kenya's Junior Starlets are in Morocco for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after visa delays scrapped their Spain camp. Fixtures, format and what to expect.
Defending champions Gor Mahia open their SportPesa Premier League campaign against Murang'a SEAL at Nyayo on Tuesday. Kick-off, team news, form and head-to-head.
Gor Mahia won a record 22nd Kenyan league title after AFC Leopards lost 2-1 to APS Bomet in Kericho. How K'Ogalo sealed the 2025/26 crown and what came next.
Your guide to the 2026/27 SportPesa Premier League: all 18 clubs and their grounds, how the league works, opening-round results and the title contenders.
Alpha Onyango keeps Gor Mahia perfect with a 1-0 win over Bandari, AFC Leopards are held by Shabana and 3K FC claim a first top-flight win on SportPesa Premier League Matchday 3.
Kenya fall five places to 114th in the FIFA Men's World Ranking after a draw with Eritrea and a loss to Guinea. Here is why, and how Kenya compare with East Africa.
Former FKF president Nick Mwendwa says Kariobangi Sharks cost about Ksh50 million a year and make no profit. What it says about the business of Kenyan football.
Kenya's Junior Starlets lost 3-0 to China in their U-17 Women's World Cup opener. Next up is a USA side fresh from a 17-0 win over Samoa. Here is the state of Group E.
Kenya's Harambee Starlets lost all three WAFCON 2026 group games, while Cameroon beat Malawi 3-0 to win their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Results and lessons.
Benni McCarthy wants a settled Harambee Stars core ahead of AFCON 2027. Why stability matters after the 8-0 loss to Senegal and how results have gone since.
Migori Youth survived a four-point deduction battle at the Sports Disputes Tribunal to win the 2025/26 NSL title with 81 points and earn promotion to the FKF Premier League.
