FKF has confirmed that the 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) season will kick off on Saturday, 19 September, ending the protracted wait for the return of Kenyan club football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe announcement follows a court ruling issued on August 28, 2026, by Lady Justice Dorah Chepkwony at the Murang’a High Court, which cleared FKF to commence the new league season under the 2019 FKF Rules and Regulations.Gor Mahia name 24-man travelling squad for Pyramids clash in EgyptThe court clarified that the controversial 2025 rules remained suspended owing to an active legal challenge, but FKF was permitted to run the Premier League using the 2019 regulations.“Football Kenya Federation wishes to confirm that the SportPesa League 2026/2027 season will commence on Saturday, 19th September 2026 in compliance with the recent court ruling issued on 28th August 2026,” FKF announced.22.00: (1.95) Como (3.50) RB Leipzig (3.90)The federation also wished all participating clubs a successful campaign and called on fans across the country to continue supporting their respective teams as the new season gets underway.The FKFPL was initially scheduled to begin on August 22 but was pushed back to August 29 before failing to get underway following a series of court injunctions linked to the regulations governing the competition.Harambee Stars forward hungry for more game time after stunning La Liga displayDefending league champions Gor Mahia will begin their title defence at home against Murang’a Seal, while 2025/26 runners-up AFC Leopards will host Bandari in their opening fixture.Twelve-time league champions Tusker will face four-time winners Ulinzi Stars in another notable opening-day encounter as the league returns to action.22.00: (1.10) Bayern (10.0) Bodo (16.0)Nairobi United, entering their second season in the top flight, will host KCB FC, while Mozzart Bet-backed side APS Bomet will welcome Mathare United.Newly promoted Migori Youth FC will make their FKFPL debut at home against 2024 champions Kenya Police FC, marking the return of top-flight football to Migori County.Former KCB forward explains why he ditched Kenyan league for South Africa's PSLIn another opening fixture, 3K FC will host Mara Sugar FC as the 2026/27 campaign finally gets underway after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the league’s start.
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