By the 254.ke Newsroom.
The 2026/27 FKF Premier League is finally under way after weeks of court battles, and defending champions Gor Mahia lead the early running with two wins from two. As of October 20, 2026, the opening two rounds have produced a 4-2 Gor Mahia win over Murang’a Seal, a 5-1 Murang’a Seal rebound, and a run of draws that leaves several clubs level on points.
What are the FKF Premier League results so far?
Gor Mahia opened their title defence on Tuesday, October 13, beating Murang’a Seal 4-2. Shariff Musa scored twice, with Jackson Dwang’ and Alpha Onyango adding one each, while Josephat Lopaga got both goals for the visitors. On Saturday, October 17, captain Onyango scored with fewer than five minutes left to give Gor Mahia a 1-0 win over APS Bomet at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay. That leaves the champions on six points and unbeaten.
Round-two results confirmed from match reports:
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17 | APS Bomet v Gor Mahia | 0-1 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Murang’a Seal v Posta Rangers | 5-1 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Kakamega Homeboyz v Ulinzi Stars | 1-1 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Shabana v Nairobi United | 0-0 |
Murang’a Seal led 3-0 at half-time against Posta Rangers at SportPesa Arena, Majaliwa Charo scored in the 28th and 44th minutes, Lopaga in first-half stoppage time and the 83rd, and Michael Macharia in the 82nd. It was the club’s first home game of the season. Posta, who had lost 1-0 to Shabana in round one, have now lost both games.
At Bukhungu Stadium, Jacob Onyango put Ulinzi Stars ahead in the 28th minute before Maurice Ojwang headed in an 85th-minute equaliser for Kakamega Homeboyz from Rodgers Ouma’s cross. In Nakuru, Shabana and Nairobi United played out a goalless draw at Afraha Stadium, Shabana’s newly adopted home ground. Shabana are unbeaten on four points; Nairobi United, who drew 2-2 with KCB in round one, are still without a win.
Why was the 2026/27 season delayed?
The league was meant to start on September 19 but FKF postponed it, saying proceeding could expose the federation, clubs and officials to legal risk from court orders issued in Murang’a, Nairobi and Kiambu. A Murang’a High Court order of September 17 had barred FKF from holding matches, and a separate order required a play-off between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United to settle the final top-flight place.
The two clubs agreed to a two-legged tie. Mombasa United won the first leg 2-1 in Mombasa on October 1. In the return leg at Ulinzi Sports Complex on October 6, Kariobangi Sharks led 2-1 when the referee awarded Mombasa United a penalty, and the match was abandoned in the 64th minute after a pitch invasion. On October 9, the FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee ruled that Sharks were responsible, awarded Mombasa United a 2-0 win and sent Sharks down to the National Super League. It referred the violence to the FKF Disciplinary Committee.
What did Gor Mahia’s coach say about the suspended players?
The champions’ start has not been quiet. Goalkeeper Byrne Omondi and defender Mike Kibwage, both in Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy’s squad, were left out of the opener after reported internal action by club management following a 5-1 CAF Champions League loss to Pyramids FC. Coach Charles Akonnor said the decision was not his, that management has authority over the technical bench, and that the pair are now “back” with the squad. For more on the national team, see our report on the Harambee Starlets’ 22-0 win over Seychelles.
FKF Premier League 2026/27 at a glance
- Defending champions: Gor Mahia, six points from two games.
- Clubs: 18 sides appear in the published table, including newly promoted Mombasa United and 3K FC.
- Title sponsor: SportPesa, whose chief executive Ronald Karauri welcomed the return of league action.
- Relegated after the playoff dispute: Kariobangi Sharks.
FAQ
Who is top of the FKF Premier League?
Gor Mahia have a perfect six points from two games. Tusker, Shabana and Kakamega Homeboyz also won their openers; Shabana have four points after the Nairobi United draw.
Why was the season delayed?
Competing court orders over which league rules applied and how the final top-flight place would be decided stopped FKF from scheduling matches until the Sharks-Mombasa United issue was settled.
Who was relegated?
Kariobangi Sharks were sent down to the National Super League after FKF’s committee awarded Mombasa United the abandoned playoff tie on October 9.
Results are as reported by Pulse Sports, Mozzart Sport, Eastleigh Voice, K24 Digital, The Star and Citizen Digital. Official fixtures and standings are published by Football Kenya Federation.
See also: Gor Mahia’s CECAFA Kagame Cup final loss to Rayon Sports.
