FKF has confirmed that the 2026-2027 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) season will kick off on Friday, 9 October, bringing an end to the prolonged wait for the return of top-flight action.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe new season has been delayed for more than a month by court cases challenging the application of the 2025 FKF rules in determining last season’s promotion and relegation. Kariobangi Sharks and Evans Nduta were among those who challenged the process, forcing FKF to postpone the start of the new campaign on several occasions.##NAJAVA_MECA_10007615##The league was initially scheduled to kick off on the weekend of 29-30 August, but the legal battles prevented the season from getting underway.However, following the scheduling of the FKF Premier League/National Super League playoff, FKF has now confirmed the start of the 2026-2027 campaign.KCB FC and Nairobi United will get the season underway on Friday when they face off at the Police Sacco Grounds, with kick-off scheduled for 4 pm.Wounded Harambee Stars seek to extend dominance over Rwanda in friendly encounterThree matches are scheduled for Saturday. Mathare United will host APS Bomet at the Police Sacco Grounds, while Posta Rangers will entertain Shabana at the Wang'uru Stadium in Kirinyaga.Gor Mahia will face Murang'a Seal at a venue to be confirmed, with Nyayo Stadium unavailable due to another event.On Sunday, Ulinzi Stars will host Tusker at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, while 3K FC will make their FKF Premier League debut when they welcome Mara Sugar in Embu.Migori Youth will host Kenya Police FC in Awendo, while the winner of the FKF Premier League/NSL playoff will host Kakamega Homeboyz.Harambee Stars attacker opens Segunda Division goal account as Celta fall to Sporting GijónAFC Leopards will take on Bandari at a venue yet to be confirmed, with Nyayo Stadium also unavailable.The confirmation of the league's start will provide relief to clubs that have been forced to extend their pre-season programmes due to the uncertainty surrounding the campaign. Several clubs and players had expressed frustration over the repeated postponements, citing the impact on preparations, player fitness and competitiveness.Tusker captain Abud Omar previously voiced his frustration following one of the postponements.“I’ve just woken up to the news that the league has been cancelled again, and honestly, it’s so frustrating. We have continental competitions and national team games coming up. How are we supposed to compete at the highest level when we don’t have enough competitive matches to maintain our fitness and sharpness?” Omar said.
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