The 2026-2027 FKF Premier League (FKFPL) season is set to proceed with its tentative commencement date of Saturday, 19 September, following successful talks pitting the Football Kenya Federation, and representatives of the top-tier clubs.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFKF, in a statement on Wednesday, 16 September, announced that an agreement was reached between the federation and club representatives, paving the way for the league to finally begin.The decision from the Wednesday meeting, dispelled fears that teams were not ready to kickstart the already delayed season, owing to lack of a general consensus.11 foreign-based players axed from Harambee Stars' final squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiersIn announcing the clubs agreement, FKF did not clarify which rules the new league season will run under, but singled out various provisions that were newly implemented.Among the key matters reviewed in the meeting were the implementation of the foreign players' quota, and the provision of ambulances during league matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962311##Under the agreed arrangement, clubs were permitted to register up to seven foreign players, with a maximum of five eligible to feature in any given match in the new season.Additionally, each league match was also instructed to have two ambulances in attendance, as part of the agreed match-day medical arrangements.Gillingham coach provides worrying injury update on Harambee Stars midfielderAs per Mozzart Sport’s understanding, the new league season is set to operate under the 2019 FKF Rules and Regulations, which were deemed fit for purpose by a Murang’a High Court ruling issued on August 28, 2026, by Lady Justice Dorah Chepkwony.The two approved matters on foreign players’ quota and ambulances, are viewed as ‘soft amendments’ to the 2019 rules and regulations.“FKF appreciates the clubs' participation in the meeting, and the agreement reached on the key matters, which allows preparations for the new season to proceed as scheduled,” FKF wrote in their statement. “The Federation looks forward to the opening round of matches on Saturday, 19 September 2026.”Mozzart Bet Cup MVP Simiyu sets new target after making CAF debutThe FKFPL was initially scheduled to begin on 22 August, but was pushed back to 29 August, before failing to get underway following a series of court injunctions linked to the regulations governing the competition.One of the key parties to the court cases, Kariobangi Sharks, who are contesting the rule applications behind their relegation to the second-tier last season, are not included in the Round One league fixtures. Neither are Mombasa United, who believe they validly earned promotion from the National Super League (NSL) are included. Kenya receive invitation to inaugural U15 FIFA World Cup and Festival
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