Fixtures released ahead of FKF PL action

By Peter Ochieng

The 2024/2025 Football Kenya Premier League (FKF) Premier League action will commence on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

According to Azam TV, FKF’s broadcast partners, five games will be played on the opening weekend, with Tusker FC versus 2009 Champions Sofapaka FC among the matches on the roster.

The match will be played at the Kenyatta Stadium, in Machakos.

Saturday, August 24, 2024 fixtures:

Posta Rangers FC vs Bandari FC, Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos at 1pm

KCB FC vs Kariobangi Sharks FC, Police Sacco Stadium, Nairobi at 1pm

Mathare United FC vs AFC Leopards SC, Dandora Stadium, Nairobi at 3pm

Kenya Police FC vs Nairobi City Stars FC, Police Sacco Stadium, Nairobi at 4pm

Tusker FC vs Sofapaka FC, Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos at 4pm

Sunday, August 25, 2024 fixtures:

Ulinzi Stars vs Murang’a Seal, Ulinzi Sports Complex, 3pm

FC Talanta vs Gor Mahia, Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, 3pm

Bidco United vs Shabana, Thika Stadium, Thika, 3pm

Mara Sugar vs Kakamega Homeboyz, Awendo Green Stadium, 3pm

Last season, Gor Mahia were crowned champions on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Machakos Stadium, after beating Bidco United 4-3 in one of season ender matches. The record 21st title was achieved after K’Ogallo amassed 73 points.

At the other end of the table, Muhoroni Youth joined Nzoia Sugar in relegation after they drew 1-1 against Posta Rangers.

Sofapaka’s 3-1 win against Nzoia Sugar granted them a lifeline, earning a playoff spot where they beat Naivas FC 2-0 home and away to retain premier league status.

Gor Mahia’s Benson Omalla clinched the golden boot with 19 goals, while Tito Okello and John Mark Makwatta tied in second position with 16 goals each.