• Gor Mahia receive Ksh 10 million from President William Ruto at State House
• The funds will support the club’s preparations for the next CAF Champions League
• Each player and technical staff member will get Ksh 100,000 as a bonus
• The club secured their 22nd FKF Premier League title with 69 points
• They finished five points ahead of bitter rivals AFC Leopards

Gor Mahia’s preparations for continental football have received a major boost after President William Ruto awarded the club Ksh 10 million. The Kenyan champions visited State House on Sunday afternoon to present their trophy following a successful domestic campaign.

The Head of State gave the money as a personal donation. The club will use these funds to get ready for next season’s CAF Champions League. This comes after K’Ogalo won their 22nd FKF Premier League crown.

Charles Akonnor’s side collected 69 points from 35 matches to seal the title. Bitter rivals AFC Leopards finished second with 64 points, five behind the champions.

During the trophy presentation ceremony, President Ruto praised the team for their excellent performance. He highlighted their rich history and recent achievements.

Additionally, every member of the playing squad and the technical bench will pocket Ksh 100,000. This individual reward recognises their hard work throughout the season.

• Ksh 30 million three-year sponsorship deal announced by Kansai Plascon Kenya
• Immediate Ksh 1 million bonus awarded for winning the 2025-26 FKF Premier League title
• Additional Ksh 1.5 million pledged for CAF Champions League preparations
• Special K’Ogalo Wall Cover campaign to raise extra funds for continental competition
• Gor Mahia qualified for Champions League after securing record 22nd league crown

Gor Mahia have secured a major financial boost ahead of their return to continental football. The record 22-time champions have signed an improved three-year sponsorship agreement with Kansai Plascon Kenya worth Ksh 30 million.

The Japanese paint manufacturer announced the deal on Friday in Nairobi. The new contract replaces a previous one-year agreement signed in December 2025. It comes after K’Ogalo clinched the 2025-26 Football Kenya Federation Premier League title with two matches remaining. The club finished the season with 69 points, five clear of bitter rivals AFC Leopards.

Enami Kota, Managing Director of Kansai Plascon Kenya, praised the team’s efforts. He presented an immediate Ksh 1 million reward for winning the championship. Kota also pledged an additional Ksh 1.5 million to support the club’s preparations for the CAF Champions League.

“As Gor Mahia head to continental competition, we understand the burden,” Kota stated. “Plascon operates in 17 African countries. We know the high costs involved. This support will help meet those challenges.”

The company also unveiled a special fundraising initiative. A unique K’Ogalo edition of their Wall Cover product will launch in July and run for four months. A portion of the sales revenue will go directly to Gor Mahia’s Champions League fund.

Club Patron Eliud Owalo welcomed the partnership. He called it a powerful example of corporate investment in local sport. He urged other businesses to support community clubs.

Chairman Ambrose Rachier expressed gratitude for the long-term commitment. He noted that sustainable success requires reliable partners. The club hopes to replicate their 1987 African Cup Winners’ Cup victory during their upcoming continental campaign.

• Patrick Odhiambo is considering his future at Kakamega Homeboyz after a season without trophies
• The Western Kenya club finished sixth in the FKF Premier League with 49 points from 34 matches
• The coach highlighted suspicious goals and off-field problems as major setbacks to their campaign
• Odhiambo returned to the club in August 2024 following his departure from KCB FC

Patrick Odhiambo could leave Kakamega Homeboyz. The head coach has hinted he might walk away from the FKF Premier League side after a disappointing season.

He spoke to reporters following a 1-1 draw with Kenya Police on Sunday. The result concluded the campaign for Abana Beingo, with the team finishing sixth after collecting 49 points from 34 games.

“I need to sit down and think deeply about my future here,” Odhiambo stated. “I feel disappointed because many things went wrong this year. This situation cannot continue.”

The coach, known as Luwowo, praised club chairman Cleophas ‘Toto’ Shimanyula. He said the chairman gave him excellent support. However, he explained that he faced serious difficulties at work.

Odhiambo raised concerns about some goals his team let in during matches. “Some of the goals we conceded look very suspicious,” he said. “I have played football before. These goals make me ask questions. Is it about player quality or something else?”

This season stands in sharp contrast to 2023. Two years ago, Odhiambo led Homeboyz to a domestic cup victory. That win earned the club a historic place in the CAF Confederations Cup.

The former Gor Mahia assistant coach returned to Homeboyz in August last year. He joined the club after losing his position at KCB FC.

Odhiambo has built a strong reputation for achieving results with limited resources. He keeps teams in the top half of the league table despite financial constraints. If he decides to leave, several clubs may seek his services.

• Three footballers compete for the first-ever SportPesa League Player of the Year trophy
• Gor Mahia midfielder Enock Morrison faces Murang’a Seal striker Joseph Waithira and Mara Sugar defender Jimmy Owili
• Veteran coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo challenges Charles Akonnor and Fred Ambani for Coach of the Year
• Supporters will choose the Goal and Save of the Season via online voting
• The gala ceremony airs live on Azam TV and the SportPesa YouTube channel

The inaugural SportPesa League Gala Awards will take place on Thursday in Nairobi. The ceremony will honour the best performers from the 2025/26 season.

Gor Mahia midfielder Enock Morrison leads the nominations for the top individual prize. The Ghanaian playmaker helped his club secure the league championship this term. He faces strong competition from Murang’a Seal forward Joseph Waithira and Mara Sugar centre-back Jimmy Owili.

Waithira, nicknamed “King Joe”, earned recognition for his scoring record. His goals lifted Murang’a Seal to prominence throughout the campaign. Meanwhile, Owili established himself as a reliable defender for the newly-promoted Mara Sugar side.

The Coach of the Year category features three distinct candidates. Sammy “Pamzo” Omollo guided APS Bomet to safety in their debut top-flight season. He competes against Gor Mahia’s title-winning manager Charles Akonnor and AFC Leopards’ Fred Ambani. Ambani steered Ingwe to second place, pushing the champions hard until the final weeks.

Young footballers will also receive recognition. The Young Player of the Season shortlist includes Humphrey Aroko of Kariobangi Sharks, Kevin Wangaya from Nairobi United, and Robinson Musungu of Mara Sugar.

Waithira shares the Golden Boot award with Ulinzi Stars striker Paul Okoth. Both players scored nineteen goals during the season. Other prizes include the Golden Glove, Best Defender, Best Midfielder, Team of the Season, and special recognition for referees, journalists and content creators.

Japheth Akhulia, who manages marketing and sponsorships at SportPesa, praised the campaign. He stated that the company takes pride in its first year as title sponsor. He noted the strong competition and growing supporter numbers across the country. Akhulia added that the gala celebrates everyone who contributed to the season’s success.

Fans will decide two categories through public voting. The Goal of the Season and Save of the Season awards open for votes on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Supporters can cast ballots via official SportPesa League and Football Kenya Federation social media pages.

The entire event will broadcast live on Azam Television and the SportPesa YouTube channel. This allows supporters nationwide to watch the presentations as they happen.

• Johnson Sakaja announces plans for a private modern stadium for Nairobi United
• The Nairobi Governor aims to model the club on English giants Arsenal over 30 years
• A Ksh 35 million bus from President Ruto is expected to arrive soon
• Nairobi United finished fifth in their debut FKF Premier League season
• The club also reached the group stages of the CAF Confederations Cup

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed an ambitious plan to build a modern stadium for Nairobi United. The county boss, who owns the football club, wants to create Kenya’s version of Arsenal.

Sakaja spoke during the club’s end-of-season awards night on Thursday. He said the new ground will be a private facility, not a county project. It will include a world-class gym and other modern features.

“This is a 30-year plan to turn Nairobi United into a club with the stature of Arsenal,” Sakaja stated. He added, “Lazima itawork (it must work).”

The governor also gave updates on a team bus. President William Ruto had promised Nairobi United a Marco Polo bus worth Ksh 35 million. Sakaja confirmed the vehicle is on its way to the club.

Nairobi United have enjoyed a successful first season in the FKF Premier League. The team reached the group stage of the CAF Confederations Cup. They currently sit fifth in the league table with 50 points from 33 games.

The club will face champions-elect Gor Mahia in their final match of the 2025/26 season on Sunday evening.

• 20 top-tier club chairpersons resolve to create Transition League Management Committee (TLMC)
• New body to operate within FKF framework but with independent terms of reference
• Move marks first step toward professional league management since Sam Nyamweya era
• FKF President Hussein Mohammed attends crucial Tuesday meeting in Nairobi

Top-flight Kenyan football clubs have taken a significant step toward self-governance after agreeing to establish a new management structure for the 2026/27 season. Representatives from all 20 FKF Premier League sides met in Nairobi on Tuesday to discuss the formation of a Transition League Management Committee.

The gathering, which included Football Kenya Federation president Hussein Mohammed, saw club chairpersons vote to create an independent administrative body. This new committee will operate under specific terms of reference and strict timelines while remaining compliant with the federation’s constitutional framework.

Club leaders emphasised that the transition aims to be thorough and participatory, ensuring all stakeholders have input into the new arrangement. In a joint statement, the Chairmen’s Council expressed dedication to building a professionally run and highly competitive league environment.

This development marks the first attempt to restore independent league management since the tenure of former FKF boss Sam Nyamweya. The chairpersons have called upon all parties to back this restructuring effort as they work toward transforming the domestic top tier.

• Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar share the points in a rescheduled league tie at Raila Odinga Stadium
• Record champions K’Ogalo had already secured their 22nd league title before this match kicked off
• High Court orders allowed the game to proceed after the Sports Disputes Tribunal initially blocked it
• Few chances were created during the 90 minutes with a Cameroonian striker missing a clear opportunity
• Both teams now turn their attention to their final matches of the 2025/26 season

Gor Mahia failed to score against Mara Sugar as their rescheduled FKF Premier League clash ended without goals at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Wednesday afternoon.

The result moves K’Ogalo to 69 points for the campaign, while Francis Xavier’s Mara Sugar climb to eighth position with 44 points.

Gor entered the match as newly crowned champions. The record 22-time winners secured the trophy at the weekend when nearest rivals AFC Leopards suffered a 2-1 defeat to APS Bomet. This result left K’Ogalo four points clear at the top with 68 points prior to this fixture.

The build-up to Wednesday’s match focused on legal disputes rather than football. Mara Sugar initially prevented the game from taking place at the Homa Bay venue through orders from the Sports Disputes Tribunal. However, the Football Kenya Federation secured a High Court ruling that overruled the SDT decision and forced the match to proceed at ROSH.

On the pitch, action remained scarce. Mara Sugar goalkeeper Joseph Ogenda denied Shariff Musa in the 17th minute. The best opportunity fell to Cameroonian forward Patrick Essombe shortly after the half-hour mark, but he fired wide from close range with the goal gaping.

K’Ogalo will now prepare for their final match against Nairobi United at Nyayo Stadium, where they are expected to lift the trophy. Meanwhile, Mara Sugar travel to face Murang’a Seal in their concluding fixture of the season.

• Kariobangi Sharks draw 1-1 with Kenya Police in crucial relegation battle at Police Sacco Stadium
• Ulinzi Stars defeat Tusker 2-0 to climb out of the relegation zone and secure safety
• Sharks finish 16th in the standings but await High Court ruling that could grant them a playoff lifeline
• FKF appeals Sports Disputes Tribunal decision regarding promotion and relegation regulations

Kariobangi Sharks appear set for relegation from the FKF Premier League. They played out a 1-1 draw with defending champions Kenya Police on Wednesday evening. The result leaves them facing the drop.

The Eastlands club needed maximum points to stand any chance of survival. They also required Ulinzi Stars to suffer defeat in their match. Neither result materialised.

Kenya Police broke the deadlock in the 68th minute. Ally Awesu unfortunately turned the ball into his own net while attempting to clear danger. This gave Nicholas Muyoti’s team the advantage. Patilla Omotto levelled the scores for Sharks in the 79th minute. But the draw proved insufficient for William ‘Kanu’ Muluya’s men.

At the Ulinzi Sports Complex, the hosts secured a 2-0 victory over Tusker. Bildad Abonga nodded home the opener in the 55th minute. Striker Paul Okoth sealed the win with a late strike in the 88th minute.

This crucial triumph lifted Ulinzi to 14th position on 38 points. They share this tally with Mathare United, who slipped to 15th spot. The military side escaped relegation by a narrow margin.

Sharks ended the campaign in 16th place. Ordinarily, this would confirm their demotion to the National Super League. However, legal proceedings could offer them a lifeline.

Football Kenya Federation has lodged an appeal with the High Court. They seek to reverse a ruling by the Sports Disputes Tribunal. The tribunal directed FKF to implement 2019 relegation rules. Under these regulations, only the bottom two clubs suffer automatic relegation. The team finishing third from bottom enters a promotion-relegation playoff against the NSL’s third-ranked side.

Current rules mandate that three teams drop automatically. Should the High Court uphold the SDT’s decision, Sharks would qualify for a playoff match. This would provide them with one final opportunity to preserve their top-flight status.

• The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) has lifted the ban on the postponed FKF Premier League fixture.
• Gor Mahia will face Mara Sugar this Wednesday at Raila Odinga International Stadium in Homa Bay.
• The match was delayed due to arguments over the playing venue between the clubs and the federation.
• Gor Mahia enter the match as confirmed 2025/26 champions after AFC Leopards lost in Kericho.
• The champions will lift the trophy during their final match against Nairobi United on Sunday.

Gor Mahia will finally face Mara Sugar this Wednesday. The match takes place at Raila Odinga International Stadium in Homa Bay. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League fixture was supposed to happen last weekend. However, the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) stopped it temporarily. They acted because of a serious argument about where to play the match.

Now the court has removed the legal blocks. The record 22-time Kenyan champions can play at last. They enter the pitch as confirmed title winners, not as hopefuls. The legal battle postponed their party on match day. Yet Gor Mahia became champions on Sunday evening. They won the 2025/26 FKF Premier League title without kicking a ball.

Their rivals secured the title for them. AFC Leopards lost 2-1 to APS Bomet in Kericho. This shock result meant Gor Mahia could not be caught. Ingwe’s defeat leaves K’Ogalo unreachable at the top of the table. The champions have 68 points. They still have two games left to play. AFC Leopards have just one match remaining. They can only reach 67 points maximum. This confirms Gor Mahia as champions. They take the trophy back from last season’s winners, Police FC.

The Wednesday game follows major arguments between officials. Mara Sugar are the home team. They first wanted to use Awendo Green Stadium. But FKF officials said no. They cited safety worries and stadium size. Thousands of Gor Mahia fans, known as the Green Army, plan to attend. The Competitions Committee told Mara Sugar to find another ground.

Mara Sugar then chose Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga. The federation refused this choice too. They ordered the match to move to Homa Bay. Mara Sugar had listed Raila Odinga International Stadium as their second home ground. The club, known as the Sugar Millers, complained to the SDT. They said Homa Bay gives them no home benefit. They argued the venue favours Gor Mahia. The champions have huge support in the Nyanza region.

The court has now approved the Wednesday match. The mood in Homa Bay will be festive. Local fans will welcome their champions with great excitement. After Wednesday’s game, Charles Akonnor’s squad will travel back to Nairobi. They will prepare for their last match of the season. They face Nairobi United on Sunday. Club leaders have planned the final match day carefully. The game against Nairobi United will also serve as the official trophy ceremony. The champions will lift the 2025/26 Premier League cup.

• Gor Mahia clinch record 22nd FKF Premier League championship
• AFC Leopards suffer 2-1 defeat to APS Bomet, confirming K’Ogalo as champions
• Coach Fred Ambani alleges referee Oyoo Diego showed bias due to tribal origin
• Leopards denied penalty appeal after Hassan Beja challenge in key clash
• Title rivals now four points clear with only one round of fixtures remaining

While Gor Mahia sprayed champagne in Homa Bay, tears flowed at Kericho Green Stadium. AFC Leopards had just lost 2-1 to APS Bomet. This defeat handed the FKF Premier League trophy to their bitter rivals with one game left.

Fred Ambani was furious. The Leopards head coach aimed his anger at the match official. He claimed centre referee Oyoo Diego made terrible decisions during the crucial clash.

Ambani argued that Diego failed to award a clear penalty. He pointed to a foul on Hassan Beja inside the box. The coach also questioned why the federation selected this particular referee. He suggested the official’s tribal background influenced the result.

“We cannot grow our game with such poor standards,” Ambani stated. He explained that referees must remain fair for all teams. The former striker said he rarely complains about officials. However, he called this performance unacceptable.

Phillip Wasai scored twice for APS Bomet. He struck in the 60th and 63rd minutes. Daniel Odhiambo added an own goal for Leopards late in the match. These goals ended Ingwe’s hopes of catching the leaders.

The 12-time champions sat second with 64 points before kick-off. They trailed Gor Mahia by four points. Victory would have kept the pressure on the 21-time champions. Instead, Gor claimed the crown while resting at the weekend.

Leopards now face Bidco United in a dead rubber next Sunday. Bidco have already faced relegation. Meanwhile, Gor Mahia still face Mara Sugar and Nairobi United to finish their campaign.