SportPesa Premier League Stories

Goalkeeper Job Ochieng steals the show in Kenya Police FC, Ulinzi stalemate
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 01, 2025

Ochieng's superb saves left Ulinzi Stars' attacking options frustrated time and again, and he was named Man of the Match after the 0-0 draw.

Kenya Police FC held to goalless draw by Ulinzi Stars in SportPesa Premier League opener
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 01, 2025

Having just returned from CAF Champions League duty, Police were looking to mark their first league appearance with a win, but Ulinzi Stars proved stu...

Kenya Police FC advance in CAF Champions League despite 2-0 loss to Mogadishu City Club
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 28, 2025

The law enforcers had taken a 3-1 advantage from the first leg in Nairobi, but Mogadishu’s spirited home performance levelled the tie 3-3 on aggregate...

Shabana claim second straight FKF Premier League win after beating Bandari 1-0
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 28, 2025

Michira, who scored twice in Shabana’s opening-day victory against APS Bomet, connected with a precise cross from substitute Bronson Nsubuga at the fa...

Coach Beldine Odemba parts ways with Kenya Police Bullets
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 24, 2025

Beldine Odemba leaves Police Bullets with her legacy firmly intact, a modern coach who delivered titles, instilled consistency, and brought flair to t...

KCB sink Tusker 2-0 as Omondi shines in SportPesa Premier League kick-off
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 19, 2025

The result gives KCB a perfect start to the new campaign, while Tusker will be left to rue missed chances, including Kapaito’s costly penalty miss

New faces, fresh battles: A glance at Sportpesa League teams' new transfers
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 18, 2025

Notable signings include Rami Coulibaly from Morocco’s Chabab Alam Tanger, George Amonoo from Ghana’s Karela United, Muhammad Jagason from Libya’s Al...

FKF boss confident in Rising Starlets ahead of Ethiopia World Cup qualifier
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 18, 2025

Hussein assured the country that the federation had taken all necessary steps to prepare the squad for the upcoming challenge.

FKF to boost club revenue in SportPesa League by developing merchandising culture
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 18, 2025

FKF is working on creating a system and format that will make it easier for fans to purchase official merchandise, both for the national teams and for...

Inside FKF’s Sh1.12 billion sponsorship deal with SportPesa
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 17, 2025

The agreement, unveiled on Tuesday, September 16, by SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri and FKF President Hussein Mohammed, will inject Sh85 million in the...

Nairobi City Thunder clinch back-to-back basketball titles, extend unbeaten streak
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 14, 2025

Thunder wrapped up the series in style with an emphatic 80-43 win in Game Three at the Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday night, stretching their unbeaten ru...

Eric 'Marcelo' Ouma named director as APS Bomet rolls out star-studded board
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 11, 2025

APS Bomet FC will mark their top-tier debut against Shabana FC on September 21, beginning their journey in the Premier League under the guidance of th...

Bidco United axes 20 players in major squad revamp ahead of new season
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 04, 2025

The Thika-based outfit’s mass exodus is the second highest in Kenyan top-flight history, only behind Sofapaka’s 23-player release in June 2016.

Victor Wanyama hails CHAN’s role in transforming Kenyan football
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 21, 2025

For Wanyama, CHAN is not just about today’s matches; it is about shaping the future of Kenyan and African football.

Murang’a Seal FC parts ways with head coach Yusuf Chipo
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 20, 2025

Chipo, a former Harambee Stars assistant coach, took charge of the club on April 2, 2025, following the resignation of John Njogu after a 3-0 defeat t...

Shock as Nairobi City Stars disband following relegation
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 14, 2025

Team coordinator Samson Otieno confirmed that club owner Jonathan Jackson shut down the team after it was relegated from the top tier, citing a lack o...

FKF inks Sh15 million partnership deal with KTB to tap into sports tourism
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 06, 2025

The agreement, signed on Wednesday, aims to promote both domestic and international tourism by leveraging the growing popularity of football in the co...

MOFA FC appoints Atulo Nicholas as new team manager ahead of promotion push
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

MOFA praised Atulo for his "professionalism, meticulous nature, and strong grasp of team dynamics," highlighting these attributes as crucial to the cl...

Harambee Stars suffer CHAN blow as Mohammed Bajaber joins Tanzania’s Simba SC
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 28, 2025

Bajaber is set to leave the national team camp to join Simba’s pre-season tour in Egypt after signing a two-year deal with the Tanzanian record champi...

Tusker FC releases nine players as squad reshuffle begins
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 18, 2025

Former Kenyan Premier League champions Tusker FC have confirmed the exit of nine players as they restructure ahead of next season.

Jacob Ghost Mulee: Why local coaches keep missing out on the FKF Premier League title
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 03, 2025

Burundian coach Etienne Ndayiragije guided Kenya Police FC to the FKF Premier League title, continuing a trend that has long sidelined Kenyan tacticia...

Posta Rangers survive relegation despite loss to Naivas FC
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 02, 2025

Posta Rangers have secured their FKF Premier League status for another season after edging Naivas FC 2-1 on aggregate in the Promotion/Relegation Play...

Robert Matano roars back to FKFPL with KCB appointment
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 27, 2025

Veteran coach Robert ‘The Lion’ Matano is back in the FKF Premier League, having been unveiled as the new head coach of KCB FC. The decorated tacticia...

Mixed fortunes on final day of 2024/25 FKF Premier League
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 22, 2025

The 2024/25 FKF Premier League season wrapped up in thrilling fashion, with champions Kenya Police FC lifting the title and the relegation battle goin...

FKF proposes five-year term limits for elected officials, club listings on NSE
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 17, 2025

As it stands, elected sports officials are allowed to serve a maximum of two four-year terms, totaling eight years in office.

Kenya Police clinch historic FKFPL title as City Stars boost survival hopes
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 15, 2025

Kenya Police FC sealed their maiden FKF Premier League title with a game to spare after edging Shabana FC 1-0 in Machakos, as attention now turns to t...

Gor Mahia coach admits FKF Premier League title race over after draw with AFC Leopards
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 03, 2025

Gor, who have a better goal difference than Kenya Police, can still win the league if the boys in blue lose their final matches.

Wanyama withdraws from Harambee Stars squad for Chad friendlies, Austin Odhiambo called up
Erick Kariuki  |  May 30, 2025

Initially named in the squad for the matches scheduled to take place in Morocco on 7 and 10 June, Wanyama has since been excused, citing “personal com...

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