Gor Mahia will begin their 2026-2027 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) title defence at home against Murang’a Seal, according to draft fixtures seen by Mozzart Sport.The new league season is scheduled to kick off on 29 August, with the FKF Super Cup clash between Gor Mahia and Tusker curtain-raising for the campaign a week earlier.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsGor Mahia, who reclaimed the league crown last season, will be hoping for a strong start as they embark on another title defence while simultaneously eyeing CAF Champions League glory.AFC Leopards, who finished second last season, will open their campaign against Bandari as they seek to go one step further and end their long wait for a league title.Ingwe's runners-up finish last season represented their best challenge for the crown in recent years, but they ultimately fell short.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883764##They will now be aiming to build on that campaign and finally end their 28-year wait for league glory.The first Mashemeji Derby of the season will be played on the weekend of 19-22 November, with Gor Mahia hosting AFC Leopards. The return fixture is scheduled for 2-4 April 2027, when Ingwe will have home advantage.Harambee Stars midfielder completes move to English sideLeague debutants Migori Youth will make their FKFPL bow at home against Kenya Police FC, the 2024-2025 champions. The newly-promoted side will be hoping to mark their maiden top-flight campaign with a memorable result against one of the league's established clubs.Meanwhile, other debutants Mombasa United will host Kakamega Homeboyz, while 3K will welcome Mara Sugar.Mathare United, who escaped relegation on the final day last season, will begin their campaign against APS Bomet, who are entering their second successive season in the top flight.Four-time champions Ulinzi Stars will host 12-time winners Tusker FC in another eye-catching encounter, while Posta Rangers entertain Shabana. Nairobi United, meanwhile, will take on KCB.Mozzart Bet boost ignites Green Starlets’ bid for Elgeyo-Marakwet supremacyThe release of the draft fixtures comes against the backdrop of a legal dispute over the composition of the new FKFPL season, with the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) ruling on Monday in favour of FKF in a case filed by Kariobangi Sharks.Sharks had challenged their relegation from the top flight and questioned the regulations governing promotion and relegation. Somali referee ahead of UEFA Super Cup: "If I can succeed, anyone can"The Tribunal, however, dismissed the club's challenge.However, reports indicate that the club is set to appeal the ruling, even as stakeholders await judgement on separate court cases.