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- The ceremony will take place on June 4, 2026, just three days after the final matchday on May 31
- This marks the first complete season under the landmark KES 1.12 billion SportPesa sponsorship agreement
- Over 15 different categories will honour players, coaches, fans, and media personnel
- The Golden Boot and Golden Glove awards remain undecided until the last day of the season
- Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards fought a intense battle for the championship title throughout the year
Kenyan football will celebrate its finest talents on June 4, 2026, when the SportPesa League hosts its annual Awards Gala in Nairobi. The prestigious event will bring the 2025/26 campaign to a close. It will honour the stars who lit up the pitch across a historic ten-month season.
This gala holds special significance. It represents the first full season completed under the revolutionary ten-year partnership between the league and betting firm SportPesa. The deal, worth KES 1.12 billion, has transformed the financial landscape of domestic football.
Organisers have promised a night of glamour that looks beyond goals and victories. Fans can expect more than fifteen distinct award categories. These include Best Fan, Best Journalist, and Most Disciplined Player. The message is clear: character and community involvement matter just as much as technical ability.
The race for Player of the Season and Coach of the Season promises fierce debate among supporters. Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards dominated the title chase this year. Their rivalry captivated the nation from August through May. Meanwhile, promoted side Nairobi United surprised many by challenging the traditional giants and shaking up the established order.
Individual honours remain on the line until the final whistle blows on May 31. The Golden Boot race for top scorer and the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper will go down to the wire. The gala will serve as the official coronation for these statistical champions.
“When we returned to this sponsorship, our goal was to introduce world-class standards to Kenyan football,” said Japheth Akhulia, who manages Sponsorships and Partnerships at SportPesa. “This gala recognises the exceptional players and memorable moments from a season that has truly unlocked the potential within our clubs.”
The timing ensures the excitement of the final weekend carries directly into the celebration. Players, coaches, and supporters will gather just seventy-two hours after the last ball is kicked. The industry now waits to see who will take home the silverware.