After more than a month of waiting, the 2026/27 FKF Premier League kicked off with a drab encounter as APS Bomet and Mathare United wrestled to a goalless draw played at the Police Sacco Pavilion.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe match started at a slow tempo, with both teams struggling to find their footing as possession was quickly lost in midfield due to a number of misplaced passes.STARS ABROAD: Olunga features as Masud Juma shines with braceAPS registered the first chance of the match in the third minute when captain Philip Wasai raced to the byline and delivered a cross, but Maxwell Kubasu’s attempted bicycle kick went wide.The Law Enforcers were back at it again in the 15th minute, with Kubasu receiving a ball from the middle of the pack and attempting a shot that was well collected by Kevin Ouru in the Mathare goal.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017136##The Mozzart Bet-backed outfit continued with their series of attacks and from a Frank Mandela long throw, Kubasu found a loose ball inside the box and took a shot that went inches over the bar.The Slum Boys had their first attempt in the 22nd minute as Nyawir Junior raced to lay an enticing cross into the box that forced Mandela to concede a corner that Mathare wasted.Charlton manager gives encouraging recovery update on injured Harambee Stars defenderAt the half-hour mark, the 2008 league champions took a shot at goal through David Simiyu but Maxwell Mulili was quick to make a save.Former AFC Leopards captain Victor Omune found the back of the net for Mathare from a neat build-up in the 32nd minute, but his goal was ruled out for offside. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10017141##Mathare’s Ian Omondi would become the first player to be booked this season after making a cynical foul on Festus Kipkemboi.Mulili would then come to APS’ rescue in the 42nd minute when he went on a full stretch to tip Elli Asieche’s free kick wide and maintain the scoreline level.CAF mulling return of AFCON to biennial competition – MotsepeMandela also wasted a chance to give APS the lead after he nodded wide from a free header following a corner from Masembe.Mulili would once again be called to action at the stroke of half-time, saving Nyawir's shot destined for the bottom right corner to ensure it was goalless at the break.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017146##Mathare made two changes at the restart with coach David Ouma calling on Isaac Omweri and Hillary Kiprotich for Omondi and Omune.The Slum Boys returned to the second half as a much more rejuvenated side and had more possession at the start of the half but were let down by misplaced passes in the final third.Mombasa United promoted to FKF Premier LeagueIn a bid to strengthen the midfield, coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo introduced Francis Omondi for Cosmas Abuta in the 53rd minute Despite the changes, both teams created few chances in the half and settled for a barren draw in the season opener.