Former Kenyan Premier League champions Mathare United have confirmed the 2025/2026 Premier League squad ahead of the season opener on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

The Slum Boys, under the tutelage of head coach John Kamau, blended fresh talent and veterans in their selection. The team will be seeking to cement their top-tier league status after earning a promotion from the National Super League last season.

Season squad

Goalkeepers: Daniel Odiwour, Robert Mboya, Kevin Ouru

Defenders: Cetric Asango, Ian Omondi, Fidel Otieno, Sammy Imbuye, Dennis Mukoye
Hillary Kiprotich, Francis Kayugi, Herit Mungai, John Nyawir

Midfielders: Brian Ochieng, Dennis Ng’ang’a, Peter Oudu, Mohamed Kilume, Jacob Onyango, Brian Ouru, Alex Warai, Musa Masika, John Macharia, Paul Kinyanjui, Glenn Odhiambo, Steve Kimari

Forwards: Derrick Anami, Elli Asieche, Donald Ange, Dennis Okoth, Meshack Ochieno

In September 2025, the 2008 Kenyan Premier League winners Mathare United boosted their attacking options for the new season with the signing of striker Dennis Okoth.

The Ober Boys High School alumnus signs a one-year deal and becomes our sixth signing of the just-concluded transfer window.
Okoth, who hails from Mathare North, spent last season with Shabana, for whom he made his Premier League debut after joining from Tusker Youth.
With the Kisii-based side, Okoth scored twice, including in a 2-1 victory over Tusker back in January.

KPL 2025/26 opening fixtures

Saturday, 20th September 2025

Kariobangi Sharks FC vs Bandari FC – Kasarani Annex, Nairobi – 13:00 (TV)
AFC Leopards SC vs Sofapaka FC – Ulinzi Complex, Nairobi – 16:00 (TV)

Sunday, 21st September 2025

Shabana FC vs APS Bomet FC – Gusii Stadium, Kisii – 14:00 (TV)
Murang’a SEAL FC vs Ulinzi Stars FC – SportPesa Arena, Murang’a – 15:00
Gor Mahia FC vs Bidco United FC – Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi – 16:00 (TV)

Meanwhile, the Football Kenya Federation, in partnership with a local gaming firm, has officially launched the 2025/26 Premier League season with an increased prize money package to league winners.

Speaking during the official launch at a Nairobi hotel on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, FKF President Hussein Mohammed said the league will feature a prize money pool of Ksh20 million, with the champions taking home Ksh15 million, runners-up Ksh3 million, and third place Ksh2 million, down from the previous Ksh5 million.

”For the first time in years, our league champions will be rewarded with prize money befitting a premier competition – Ksh15 million for the winners, Ksh3 million for the runners-up, and Ksh2 million for the second runners-up. This investment not only motivates our clubs and players but also sets the stage for a more competitive and vibrant league,” Mohammed said.