FKF Premier League action continues as Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards jostle for top spot
By Joel Masibo, January 23, 2026The FKF Premier League resumes this weekend with Round 18 fixtures lined up across the country as the 2025/26 season continues to gather momentum, with perennial rivals and bigwigs, Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, firmly in the title race.
Ahead of the weekend fixtures, K’Ogalo and Ingwe are tied on 33 points in 17 rounds, placed first and second respectively in the league standings. Both sides will be out, aiming to dislodge each other in their respective fixtures.
Saturday action
Action gets underway on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with several mouth-watering encounters scheduled at different venues. At Green Stadium in Kericho, APS Bomet will face Shabana FC in a 2:00 pm kickoff, a clash expected to draw attention due to both sides’ push for crucial points. At the same time, Mara Sugar hosts Kenya Police FC at Green Stadium, Awendo, with both teams keen to assert dominance in the mid-table race.
Elsewhere on Saturday, Bandari FC welcomes relegation-threatened Kariobangi Sharks at the KPA Sports Club, with kickoff set for 2:00 pm. The coastal side will be looking to make home advantage count against the Sharks’ youthful approach. In Nairobi, Posta Rangers face 2008 KPL winners Mathare United at the Kasarani Annex from 3:00 pm in a fixture that could prove decisive for teams battling consistency.
The highlight of Saturday comes later in the afternoon as Bidco United lock horns with record champions Gor Mahia at Kasarani Stadium from 4:00 pm. The encounter promises high intensity as Gor Mahia aim to maintain pressure at the top end of the table against a tricky side that stunned them 1-0 in their season opener in September 2025.
Sunday highlights
Round 18 continues on Sunday, January 25, 2026, with KCB FC hosting Tusker FC at the Kasarani Annex from 3:00 pm in what is expected to be one of the standout fixtures of the weekend. KCB willbe seeking to stretch their winning streak further after beating Posta Rangers in their previous outing.
At the same time, Ulinzi Stars welcome Murang’a Seal at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, with the military side hoping to capitalise on home advantage. The round concludes at Kasarani Stadium, where 2009 champions Sofapaka FC face 1998 winners, AFC Leopards, in a 4:00 pm kickoff. Ingwe will be seeking to pick maximum points and keep leaders Gor Mahia on their toes.
AFC Leopards will also be out to build on their consistency after coming from behind to stun APS Bomet in extra time in their previous league outing at Nyayo National Stadium.