Kenyan football in 2008
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Premier league
The Kenyan Premier LeagueKenyan Premier League
The Kenyan Premier League is the first division football league in Kenya. It was formed in 1963 under the Kenya Football Federation but is now controlled by Football Kenya Limited....
was sponsored by South Africa -based satellite television channel Supersport, meaning that the league was broadcast live on TV after several years and offered financial benefits . Sixteen teams took part and Mathare United won its first league title.
Teams
| Team Name | Home Stadium | Town | Note |
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| Agro-Chemical Agro-Chemical Agro-Chemical is an Kenyan football club based in Muhoroni. They are a member of the top division in Kenyan football.- History :The club is owned by Agro-Chemical and food Company Limited. Agro-Chemical played in the Nyanza North Provincial League from 1989 to 1997 when it won promotion to the... |
Muhoroni Stadium Muhoroni Stadium Furaha Academy Sports Ground is a multi-purpose stadium in Muhoroni, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Agro-Chemical. The stadium holds 5,000 people.... |
Muhoroni Muhoroni Muhoroni is a town in Kenya. It is part of Nyando District of Nyanza Province. Muhoroni hosts a town council. It has an urban population of 13,664 and a total population of 31,148 . Muhoroni has a railway station along the Nairobi-Kisumu Railway. The town is located 50 kilometres east of Kisumu,... |
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| Bandari F.C. Bandari F.C. (Kenyan football club) Bandari Football Club is a Kenyan football club based in Mombasa. The team play their home games at the Mbaraki Sports Club and the Mombasa Municipal Stadium , and are part of the Kenyan Premier League.... |
Mombasa Municipal Stadium Mombasa Municipal Stadium Municipal Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Mombasa, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Coast Stars. The stadium holds 10,000 people.... |
Mombasa Mombasa Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry.... |
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| Chemelil Sugar | Chemelil Sports Complex Chemelil Sports Complex Chemelil Sports Complex is a multi-use stadium in Chemelil, Kenya. It is used mostly for football matches, and is the home stadium of Chemelil Sugar FC. The stadium holds 5,000 people.... |
Chemelil Chemelil Chemelil is a town in Kenya. It is part of Muhoroni Division of Nyando District in Nyanza Province. Chemelil has a railway station along the Nairobi-Kisumu Railway between the stations of Kibigori and Muhoroni. The town is located 40 kilometres east of Kisumu, the Provincial capital... |
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| Gor Mahia Gor Mahia Gor Mahia F.C., commonly referred to as Gor Mahia, is a football club based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is one of the two most popular Kenyan football clubs . They won twelve Kenyan Premier League titles and nine FKL Cups. In addition they are the only Kenyan club to win an African continental title, the... |
Nairobi City Stadium Nairobi City Stadium Nairobi City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located east of the city centre. The stadium is owned by the Nairobi city council.The stadium was originally known as African Stadium. then Renamed to Donholm Road Stadium... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Kenya Commercial Bank Kenya Commercial Bank (sports club) Kenya Commercial Bank is a Kenyan multisport club based in Nairobi.Its football team has played for several years in the Kenyan Premier League.... |
Nairobi City Stadium Nairobi City Stadium Nairobi City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located east of the city centre. The stadium is owned by the Nairobi city council.The stadium was originally known as African Stadium. then Renamed to Donholm Road Stadium... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Mahakama Mahakama Mahakama is a football club in Nairobi, Kenya. . They played in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League, but were relegated in 2008.In 2009 the team won the Nationwide League, earning a promotion back to the Premier League .... |
Nyayo Stadium | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Mathare United Mathare United Mathare United Football Club is a Kenyan professional football club, based in Mathare Slums Nairobi Kenya,Mathare United was founded in August 1987.The setting is St. Teresa's Church... |
Moi International Sports Centre Moi International Sports Centre Moi International Sports Centre is a multi-purpose stadium in Kasarani, outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. The stadium holds 60,000. It was built in 1987 for the All-Africa Games held in Nairobi. It is currently used mostly for football matches, the Kenya national football team plays most of its home... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Mathare Youth Mathare Youth Mathare Youth is a football club in Nairobi, Kenya. . They played in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League , but were relegated in 2008 and in 2009 they play in the Nationwide League.... |
Ruaraka Stadium Ruaraka Stadium Ruaraka Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the primary home stadium of Mathare Youth of the Kenyan Premier League The stadium holds 4,000 people.-External links:*... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Red Berets F.C. Red Berets F.C. Red Berets F.C. is a football club in Nakuru, Kenya.The club was based in Nairobi up to 2007 . They play in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League. Its home ground is Afraha Stadium in Nakuru, but due to its unavailability in 2008, the club plays currently at... |
Afraha Stadium Afraha Stadium Afraha Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nakuru, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Nakuru AllStars of the Nationwide League and Ulinzi Stars of the Kenyan Premier League. The stadium holds 8,200 people and opened in 1948. The stadium is two kilometres from... |
Nakuru Nakuru Nakuru, the provincial capital of Kenya's Rift Valley province, with roughly 300,000 inhabitants, and currently the fourth largest urban centre in the country, lies about 1850 m above sea level... |
Moved from Nairobi |
| Sher Karuturi | Naivasha Stadium Naivasha Stadium Sher Stadium is a football stadium in Naivasha, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Sher Agencies. The stadium holds 4,000 people. It is located along the Moi South Lake Road.-References:*... |
Naivasha Naivasha Naivasha is a market town in Rift Valley Province, Kenya, lying north west of Nairobi. It is located on the shore of Lake Naivasha and along the Nairobi - Nakuru highway and Uganda Railway.Naivasha is part of the Nakuru District... |
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| SoNy Sugar SoNy Sugar Sony Sugar Football Club is a Kenyan football club based in Awendo, Kenya. It is a member of the top division in Kenyan football. Their home stadium is Green Stadium. In the season 2005/2006, the club was the best being on top of the league with over 20 wins.... |
Green Stadium Green Stadium Green Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Awendo, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of SoNy Sugar. The stadium holds 5,000 people.... |
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| Thika United Thika United Thika United is an Kenyan football club based in Thika. The club was formed in 2000 as Beirut FC. Next year, after promoting to the Nationwide League , it adopted new name, Medisca Thika, after its then sponsors. The current name has been in use since 2003, which was also its first year in the top... |
Thika Municipal Stadium Thika Municipal Stadium Municipal Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Thika, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Thika United. The stadium holds 5,000 people.-References:... |
Thika Thika Thika is an industrial town in Central Province, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 40 km north east of Nairobi, near the confluence of Thika River & Chania River. Thika has a population of 200,000and is growing rapidly, as is the entire greater Nairobi area... |
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| Tusker FC | Moi International Sports Centre Moi International Sports Centre Moi International Sports Centre is a multi-purpose stadium in Kasarani, outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. The stadium holds 60,000. It was built in 1987 for the All-Africa Games held in Nairobi. It is currently used mostly for football matches, the Kenya national football team plays most of its home... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
Defending champions |
| Ulinzi Stars Ulinzi Stars Ulinzi Stars are a Kenyan football club, based in the city of Nakuru.- History :The Ulinzi Stars are a football club for Kenya's military Combined Services [Army, Navy and Air Force]. They compete in the top-level Kenyan league, the Kenyan Premier League. The team have been champions of Kenya four... |
Afraha Stadium Afraha Stadium Afraha Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nakuru, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Nakuru AllStars of the Nationwide League and Ulinzi Stars of the Kenyan Premier League. The stadium holds 8,200 people and opened in 1948. The stadium is two kilometres from... |
Nakuru Nakuru Nakuru, the provincial capital of Kenya's Rift Valley province, with roughly 300,000 inhabitants, and currently the fourth largest urban centre in the country, lies about 1850 m above sea level... |
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| Western Stima Western Stima Western Stima Football Club is a Kenyan football club based in Kakamega. The team play their home games at the Bukhungu Stadium, as well as the Moi Stadium in Kisumu - both stadiums with a capacity of 5,000. Western Stima currently play in the Kenyan Premier League.... |
Bukhungu Stadium Bukhungu Stadium Bukhungu Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Kakamega, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Western Stima of the Kenyan Premier League. The stadium holds 5,000 spectators.-External links:*... |
Kakamega Kakamega Kakamega is a town in western Kenya lying about 30 km north of the Equator. It is the headquarters of . The town has a population of 73,607 .... |
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| World Hope FC World Hope FC Nairobi City Stars is a football club in Nairobi, Kenya. . They play in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League.... |
Hope Centre Hope Centre Hope Centre is a multi-use stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is currently used mostly for football matches, on club level by Nairobi City Stars of the Kenyan Premier League. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
Final table
1.Mathare United 30 18 9 3 47-22 632.SoNy Sugar 30 17 9 4 34-17 60
3.Agro-Chemicals 30 13 9 8 28-24 48
4.Ulinzi Stars 30 12 9 9 30-25 45
5.Thika United 30 11 10 9 23-20 43
6.Chemelil Sugar 30 10 10 10 28-22 40
7.World Hope FC 30 11 7 12 25-31 40
8.Tusker FC 30 9 12 9 36-36 39
9.Gor Mahia 30 10 9 11 20-23 39
10.Sher Karuturi 30 8 14 8 17-19 38
11.Kenya Commercial Bank 30 8 12 10 23-27 36
12.Red Berets 30 8 9 13 26-31 33
13.Bandari 30 9 6 15 28-36 33
14.Western Stima 30 9 6 15 32-41 33
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15.Mahakama 30 8 8 14 27-34 32
16.Mathare Youth 30 6 7 17 27-43 25
The season finished on November 22, 2008 with Mathare United winning its maiden title. Sony Sugar finished second.
The leading goalscorer was Francis Ouma
Francis Ouma
Francis Ouma, is a Kenyan football striker and player for Harambee stars, the Kenyan national team.- Career :Ouma began his career with Mathare United and joined Parma AC in 2008. In 2009 he was loaned to G.D. Tourizense. With Mathare United, Ouma was winner of the 2008 Kenyan premier league and...
with 15 goals . Mathare Youth and Mahakama relegated from the league and will be replaced by the zonal winner of the Nationwide League, Sofapaka
Sofapaka
Sofapaka Football Club is a football club, based in Nairobi. They play their home games at the Nyayo National Stadium.The club originates from the men’s fellowship of M.A.O.S Ministries football team founded in 2002, which took part in inter-church competitions. In 2004 Elly Mboni Kalekwa took over...
and AFC Leopards
AFC Leopards
AFC Leopards Sports Club, often simply known as "AFC" or "the Leopards," is a soccer club, based in Nairobi which was founded in 1964. Nicknamed "ingwe" , it is a traditional and popular Kenyan team and its home stadium is the Nyayo National Stadium, with a capacity of 30,000...
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Nationwide League
The second level league Nationwide League was played over two zones. Zonal winners were AFC Leopards and Sofapaka, which will feature in the premier league in 2009.Zone A
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| AC Nakuru | Nakuru Nakuru Nakuru, the provincial capital of Kenya's Rift Valley province, with roughly 300,000 inhabitants, and currently the fourth largest urban centre in the country, lies about 1850 m above sea level... |
| AFC Leopards AFC Leopards AFC Leopards Sports Club, often simply known as "AFC" or "the Leopards," is a soccer club, based in Nairobi which was founded in 1964. Nicknamed "ingwe" , it is a traditional and popular Kenyan team and its home stadium is the Nyayo National Stadium, with a capacity of 30,000... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Compel FC | Webuye Webuye Webuye is an industrial town in Bungoma District in the Western Province of Kenya. Located on the main road to Uganda, the town is home to the Pan African Paper Mills, the largest paper factory in the region, as well as a number of heavy-chemical and sugar manufacturers. It has a tropical climate,... |
| Eldoret Mahakama | Eldoret Eldoret Eldoret is a town in western Kenya and the administrative centre of Uasin Gishu District of Rift Valley Province. Lying south of the Cherangani Hills, the local elevation varies from about 2100 metres above sea level at the airport to more than 2700 metres in nearby areas... |
| Fluorspar FC | Keiyo Keiyo District Keiyo District is an administrative district in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya. The district was formed in 1994, when Elgeyo/Marakwet-District was split into two, the other half is Marakwet District of today. Keiyo District has a population of 143.865... |
| Homegrown FC | Naivasha Naivasha Naivasha is a market town in Rift Valley Province, Kenya, lying north west of Nairobi. It is located on the shore of Lake Naivasha and along the Nairobi - Nakuru highway and Uganda Railway.Naivasha is part of the Nakuru District... |
| Kisumu Black Stars | Kisumu Kisumu Kisumu is a port city in western Kenya at , with a population of 355,024 . It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu County. It has a municipal charter but no city charter... |
| Laikipia Campus | Nyahururu Nyahururu Nyahururu is a town in Kenya, lying east of Nakuru. It is part of Laikipia District in Rift Valley Province. Despite this, Nyahururu formerly functioned as the administrative capital of Nyandarua District, one of seven districts that constitute Central Province in Kenya, until the headquarters... |
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| Minicus | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Muhoroni Youth | Muhoroni Muhoroni Muhoroni is a town in Kenya. It is part of Nyando District of Nyanza Province. Muhoroni hosts a town council. It has an urban population of 13,664 and a total population of 31,148 . Muhoroni has a railway station along the Nairobi-Kisumu Railway. The town is located 50 kilometres east of Kisumu,... |
| Nairobi Stima | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Oserian | Naivasha Naivasha Naivasha is a market town in Rift Valley Province, Kenya, lying north west of Nairobi. It is located on the shore of Lake Naivasha and along the Nairobi - Nakuru highway and Uganda Railway.Naivasha is part of the Nakuru District... |
| Real Kisumu | Kisumu Kisumu Kisumu is a port city in western Kenya at , with a population of 355,024 . It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu County. It has a municipal charter but no city charter... |
| St. Andrews FC | Molo Molo, Kenya Molo is a town in western Kenya. It is served by a branch of Kenya Railways, formerly the Uganda Railway, East African Railways Corporation until 1977. Molo hosts a town council and an administrative division in the Nakuru District of Rift Valley Province... |
| Strathmore University FC | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
Zone B
| Team Name | Town |
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| Administration Police FC | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Bidco United | Thika Thika Thika is an industrial town in Central Province, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 40 km north east of Nairobi, near the confluence of Thika River & Chania River. Thika has a population of 200,000and is growing rapidly, as is the entire greater Nairobi area... |
| Dagoretti Santos | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Gachui Black Boots | Gachui |
| Green Berets FC | Ruiru Ruiru Ruiru is a town in the Thika District of Kenya’s Central Province. Located within three kilometers of Nairobi's city boundary, Ruiru is a dormitory town for the nation's capital, and is connected by both rail and road... |
| Kangemi United Kangemi United Kangemi United is a football club in Nairobi, Kenya. In the 2006/07 season they played in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League. However the club were disqualified from the league and forcibly relegated as punishment for failing to turn up for several league... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Kawangware Kawangware Kawangware is a slum in Kenya. It is about 15km from the city centre of Nairobi, to the West. It is between Lavington Estate and Dagoretti. It has about hundreds of thousands of residents, many of whom are children. Water supplied by the city authority is not available every day. Safe drinking... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Kenya Revenue Authority FC | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Kenyatta National Hospital FC | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Magongo Rangers | Mombasa Mombasa Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry.... |
| Malindi United | Malindi Malindi Malindi is a town on Malindi Bay at the mouth of the Galana River, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is 120 kilometres northeast of Mombasa. The population of Malindi is 117,735 . It is the capital of the Malindi District.Tourism is the major industry in Malindi. The city is... |
| Opera FC | Sultan Hamud Sultan Hamud Sultan Hamud is a town in Kasikeu division of Nzaui District of Eastern Province, Kenya.It is part of Nzaui County Council and Kilome Constituency. .- Transport :... |
| Re-Union | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Sofapaka Sofapaka Sofapaka Football Club is a football club, based in Nairobi. They play their home games at the Nyayo National Stadium.The club originates from the men’s fellowship of M.A.O.S Ministries football team founded in 2002, which took part in inter-church competitions. In 2004 Elly Mboni Kalekwa took over... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Super Eagles FC | Mombasa Mombasa Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry.... |
| Vegpro | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
Coast Stars
Coast Stars
Coast Stars is a Kenyan football club based in Mombasa. The club was founded in 1998. They are a member of the top division in Kenyan football. Their home stadium is Mombasa Municipal Stadium. They played the 2004/05 season under the name Dubai Bank Limited Club after their sponsors Dubai Bank. The...
from Mombasa
Mombasa
Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry....
were relegated from Premier League in 2007, but refused to join Nationwide League. They were replaced by Malindi United . Shalimar
Shalimar
Shalimar is a Kashmiri term that may refer to:In Pakistan and India*Shalimar means abode of love.*Shalimar Gardens, also called Shalimar Bagh, several royal gardens of the Mughal Empire...
of Naivasha were to compete in Zone A and had already played some games before pulling out of the league. They were replaced by Kisumu Black Stars which, joined the league was halfway .
KFF Cup
The Kenyan national cup competition was renamed to KFF Cup (previously President's Cup). The tournament was won by Gor Mahia, who beat provincial league side Posta Rangers in the final. Apart from Gor Mahia, all other premier league teams skipped the tournament due to high costs .National team
The Kenya national football teamKenya national football team
The Kenya national football team, nicknamed the Harambee Stars, is the national team of Kenya and is controlled by Football Kenya Limited, the governing body of football in Kenya. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
played in the 2010 Word Cup qualifiers
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
The Confederation of African Football section of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw teams compete for five berths in the final tournament in South Africa...
and reached the 3rd qualifying round. The qualifiers also double as the 2010 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
World Cup qualifiers - CAF Second Round (Group 2)
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Premier league
The Kenyan Premier LeagueKenyan Premier League
The Kenyan Premier League is the first division football league in Kenya. It was formed in 1963 under the Kenya Football Federation but is now controlled by Football Kenya Limited....
was sponsored by South Africa -based satellite television channel Supersport, meaning that the league was broadcast live on TV after several years and offered financial benefits . Sixteen teams took part and Mathare United won its first league title.
Teams
| Team Name | Home Stadium | Town | Note |
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| Agro-Chemical Agro-Chemical Agro-Chemical is an Kenyan football club based in Muhoroni. They are a member of the top division in Kenyan football.- History :The club is owned by Agro-Chemical and food Company Limited. Agro-Chemical played in the Nyanza North Provincial League from 1989 to 1997 when it won promotion to the... |
Muhoroni Stadium Muhoroni Stadium Furaha Academy Sports Ground is a multi-purpose stadium in Muhoroni, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Agro-Chemical. The stadium holds 5,000 people.... |
Muhoroni Muhoroni Muhoroni is a town in Kenya. It is part of Nyando District of Nyanza Province. Muhoroni hosts a town council. It has an urban population of 13,664 and a total population of 31,148 . Muhoroni has a railway station along the Nairobi-Kisumu Railway. The town is located 50 kilometres east of Kisumu,... |
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| Bandari F.C. Bandari F.C. (Kenyan football club) Bandari Football Club is a Kenyan football club based in Mombasa. The team play their home games at the Mbaraki Sports Club and the Mombasa Municipal Stadium , and are part of the Kenyan Premier League.... |
Mombasa Municipal Stadium Mombasa Municipal Stadium Municipal Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Mombasa, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Coast Stars. The stadium holds 10,000 people.... |
Mombasa Mombasa Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry.... |
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| Chemelil Sugar | Chemelil Sports Complex Chemelil Sports Complex Chemelil Sports Complex is a multi-use stadium in Chemelil, Kenya. It is used mostly for football matches, and is the home stadium of Chemelil Sugar FC. The stadium holds 5,000 people.... |
Chemelil Chemelil Chemelil is a town in Kenya. It is part of Muhoroni Division of Nyando District in Nyanza Province. Chemelil has a railway station along the Nairobi-Kisumu Railway between the stations of Kibigori and Muhoroni. The town is located 40 kilometres east of Kisumu, the Provincial capital... |
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| Gor Mahia Gor Mahia Gor Mahia F.C., commonly referred to as Gor Mahia, is a football club based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is one of the two most popular Kenyan football clubs . They won twelve Kenyan Premier League titles and nine FKL Cups. In addition they are the only Kenyan club to win an African continental title, the... |
Nairobi City Stadium Nairobi City Stadium Nairobi City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located east of the city centre. The stadium is owned by the Nairobi city council.The stadium was originally known as African Stadium. then Renamed to Donholm Road Stadium... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Kenya Commercial Bank Kenya Commercial Bank (sports club) Kenya Commercial Bank is a Kenyan multisport club based in Nairobi.Its football team has played for several years in the Kenyan Premier League.... |
Nairobi City Stadium Nairobi City Stadium Nairobi City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located east of the city centre. The stadium is owned by the Nairobi city council.The stadium was originally known as African Stadium. then Renamed to Donholm Road Stadium... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Mahakama Mahakama Mahakama is a football club in Nairobi, Kenya. . They played in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League, but were relegated in 2008.In 2009 the team won the Nationwide League, earning a promotion back to the Premier League .... |
Nyayo Stadium | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Mathare United Mathare United Mathare United Football Club is a Kenyan professional football club, based in Mathare Slums Nairobi Kenya,Mathare United was founded in August 1987.The setting is St. Teresa's Church... |
Moi International Sports Centre Moi International Sports Centre Moi International Sports Centre is a multi-purpose stadium in Kasarani, outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. The stadium holds 60,000. It was built in 1987 for the All-Africa Games held in Nairobi. It is currently used mostly for football matches, the Kenya national football team plays most of its home... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Mathare Youth Mathare Youth Mathare Youth is a football club in Nairobi, Kenya. . They played in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League , but were relegated in 2008 and in 2009 they play in the Nationwide League.... |
Ruaraka Stadium Ruaraka Stadium Ruaraka Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the primary home stadium of Mathare Youth of the Kenyan Premier League The stadium holds 4,000 people.-External links:*... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Red Berets F.C. Red Berets F.C. Red Berets F.C. is a football club in Nakuru, Kenya.The club was based in Nairobi up to 2007 . They play in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League. Its home ground is Afraha Stadium in Nakuru, but due to its unavailability in 2008, the club plays currently at... |
Afraha Stadium Afraha Stadium Afraha Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nakuru, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Nakuru AllStars of the Nationwide League and Ulinzi Stars of the Kenyan Premier League. The stadium holds 8,200 people and opened in 1948. The stadium is two kilometres from... |
Nakuru Nakuru Nakuru, the provincial capital of Kenya's Rift Valley province, with roughly 300,000 inhabitants, and currently the fourth largest urban centre in the country, lies about 1850 m above sea level... |
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| Sher Karuturi | Naivasha Stadium Naivasha Stadium Sher Stadium is a football stadium in Naivasha, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Sher Agencies. The stadium holds 4,000 people. It is located along the Moi South Lake Road.-References:*... |
Naivasha Naivasha Naivasha is a market town in Rift Valley Province, Kenya, lying north west of Nairobi. It is located on the shore of Lake Naivasha and along the Nairobi - Nakuru highway and Uganda Railway.Naivasha is part of the Nakuru District... |
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| SoNy Sugar SoNy Sugar Sony Sugar Football Club is a Kenyan football club based in Awendo, Kenya. It is a member of the top division in Kenyan football. Their home stadium is Green Stadium. In the season 2005/2006, the club was the best being on top of the league with over 20 wins.... |
Green Stadium Green Stadium Green Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Awendo, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of SoNy Sugar. The stadium holds 5,000 people.... |
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| Thika United Thika United Thika United is an Kenyan football club based in Thika. The club was formed in 2000 as Beirut FC. Next year, after promoting to the Nationwide League , it adopted new name, Medisca Thika, after its then sponsors. The current name has been in use since 2003, which was also its first year in the top... |
Thika Municipal Stadium Thika Municipal Stadium Municipal Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Thika, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Thika United. The stadium holds 5,000 people.-References:... |
Thika Thika Thika is an industrial town in Central Province, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 40 km north east of Nairobi, near the confluence of Thika River & Chania River. Thika has a population of 200,000and is growing rapidly, as is the entire greater Nairobi area... |
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| Tusker FC | Moi International Sports Centre Moi International Sports Centre Moi International Sports Centre is a multi-purpose stadium in Kasarani, outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. The stadium holds 60,000. It was built in 1987 for the All-Africa Games held in Nairobi. It is currently used mostly for football matches, the Kenya national football team plays most of its home... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Ulinzi Stars Ulinzi Stars Ulinzi Stars are a Kenyan football club, based in the city of Nakuru.- History :The Ulinzi Stars are a football club for Kenya's military Combined Services [Army, Navy and Air Force]. They compete in the top-level Kenyan league, the Kenyan Premier League. The team have been champions of Kenya four... |
Afraha Stadium Afraha Stadium Afraha Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nakuru, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Nakuru AllStars of the Nationwide League and Ulinzi Stars of the Kenyan Premier League. The stadium holds 8,200 people and opened in 1948. The stadium is two kilometres from... |
Nakuru Nakuru Nakuru, the provincial capital of Kenya's Rift Valley province, with roughly 300,000 inhabitants, and currently the fourth largest urban centre in the country, lies about 1850 m above sea level... |
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| Western Stima Western Stima Western Stima Football Club is a Kenyan football club based in Kakamega. The team play their home games at the Bukhungu Stadium, as well as the Moi Stadium in Kisumu - both stadiums with a capacity of 5,000. Western Stima currently play in the Kenyan Premier League.... |
Bukhungu Stadium Bukhungu Stadium Bukhungu Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Kakamega, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Western Stima of the Kenyan Premier League. The stadium holds 5,000 spectators.-External links:*... |
Kakamega Kakamega Kakamega is a town in western Kenya lying about 30 km north of the Equator. It is the headquarters of . The town has a population of 73,607 .... |
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| World Hope FC World Hope FC Nairobi City Stars is a football club in Nairobi, Kenya. . They play in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League.... |
Hope Centre Hope Centre Hope Centre is a multi-use stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is currently used mostly for football matches, on club level by Nairobi City Stars of the Kenyan Premier League. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
Final table
1.Mathare United 30 18 9 3 47-22 632.SoNy Sugar 30 17 9 4 34-17 60
3.Agro-Chemicals 30 13 9 8 28-24 48
4.Ulinzi Stars 30 12 9 9 30-25 45
5.Thika United 30 11 10 9 23-20 43
6.Chemelil Sugar 30 10 10 10 28-22 40
7.World Hope FC 30 11 7 12 25-31 40
8.Tusker FC 30 9 12 9 36-36 39
9.Gor Mahia 30 10 9 11 20-23 39
10.Sher Karuturi 30 8 14 8 17-19 38
11.Kenya Commercial Bank 30 8 12 10 23-27 36
12.Red Berets 30 8 9 13 26-31 33
13.Bandari 30 9 6 15 28-36 33
14.Western Stima 30 9 6 15 32-41 33
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15.Mahakama 30 8 8 14 27-34 32
16.Mathare Youth 30 6 7 17 27-43 25
The season finished on November 22, 2008 with Mathare United winning its maiden title. Sony Sugar finished second.
The leading goalscorer was Francis Ouma
Francis Ouma
Francis Ouma, is a Kenyan football striker and player for Harambee stars, the Kenyan national team.- Career :Ouma began his career with Mathare United and joined Parma AC in 2008. In 2009 he was loaned to G.D. Tourizense. With Mathare United, Ouma was winner of the 2008 Kenyan premier league and...
with 15 goals . Mathare Youth and Mahakama relegated from the league and will be replaced by the zonal winner of the Nationwide League, Sofapaka
Sofapaka
Sofapaka Football Club is a football club, based in Nairobi. They play their home games at the Nyayo National Stadium.The club originates from the men’s fellowship of M.A.O.S Ministries football team founded in 2002, which took part in inter-church competitions. In 2004 Elly Mboni Kalekwa took over...
and AFC Leopards
AFC Leopards
AFC Leopards Sports Club, often simply known as "AFC" or "the Leopards," is a soccer club, based in Nairobi which was founded in 1964. Nicknamed "ingwe" , it is a traditional and popular Kenyan team and its home stadium is the Nyayo National Stadium, with a capacity of 30,000...
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Nationwide League
The second level league Nationwide League was played over two zones. Zonal winners were AFC Leopards and Sofapaka, which will feature in the premier league in 2009.Zone A
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| AC Nakuru | Nakuru Nakuru Nakuru, the provincial capital of Kenya's Rift Valley province, with roughly 300,000 inhabitants, and currently the fourth largest urban centre in the country, lies about 1850 m above sea level... |
| AFC Leopards AFC Leopards AFC Leopards Sports Club, often simply known as "AFC" or "the Leopards," is a soccer club, based in Nairobi which was founded in 1964. Nicknamed "ingwe" , it is a traditional and popular Kenyan team and its home stadium is the Nyayo National Stadium, with a capacity of 30,000... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Compel FC | Webuye Webuye Webuye is an industrial town in Bungoma District in the Western Province of Kenya. Located on the main road to Uganda, the town is home to the Pan African Paper Mills, the largest paper factory in the region, as well as a number of heavy-chemical and sugar manufacturers. It has a tropical climate,... |
| Eldoret Mahakama | Eldoret Eldoret Eldoret is a town in western Kenya and the administrative centre of Uasin Gishu District of Rift Valley Province. Lying south of the Cherangani Hills, the local elevation varies from about 2100 metres above sea level at the airport to more than 2700 metres in nearby areas... |
| Fluorspar FC | Keiyo Keiyo District Keiyo District is an administrative district in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya. The district was formed in 1994, when Elgeyo/Marakwet-District was split into two, the other half is Marakwet District of today. Keiyo District has a population of 143.865... |
| Homegrown FC | Naivasha Naivasha Naivasha is a market town in Rift Valley Province, Kenya, lying north west of Nairobi. It is located on the shore of Lake Naivasha and along the Nairobi - Nakuru highway and Uganda Railway.Naivasha is part of the Nakuru District... |
| Kisumu Black Stars | Kisumu Kisumu Kisumu is a port city in western Kenya at , with a population of 355,024 . It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu County. It has a municipal charter but no city charter... |
| Laikipia Campus | Nyahururu Nyahururu Nyahururu is a town in Kenya, lying east of Nakuru. It is part of Laikipia District in Rift Valley Province. Despite this, Nyahururu formerly functioned as the administrative capital of Nyandarua District, one of seven districts that constitute Central Province in Kenya, until the headquarters... |
| Longonot Horticulture | Longonot |
| Minicus | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Muhoroni Youth | Muhoroni Muhoroni Muhoroni is a town in Kenya. It is part of Nyando District of Nyanza Province. Muhoroni hosts a town council. It has an urban population of 13,664 and a total population of 31,148 . Muhoroni has a railway station along the Nairobi-Kisumu Railway. The town is located 50 kilometres east of Kisumu,... |
| Nairobi Stima | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Oserian | Naivasha Naivasha Naivasha is a market town in Rift Valley Province, Kenya, lying north west of Nairobi. It is located on the shore of Lake Naivasha and along the Nairobi - Nakuru highway and Uganda Railway.Naivasha is part of the Nakuru District... |
| Real Kisumu | Kisumu Kisumu Kisumu is a port city in western Kenya at , with a population of 355,024 . It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu County. It has a municipal charter but no city charter... |
| St. Andrews FC | Molo Molo, Kenya Molo is a town in western Kenya. It is served by a branch of Kenya Railways, formerly the Uganda Railway, East African Railways Corporation until 1977. Molo hosts a town council and an administrative division in the Nakuru District of Rift Valley Province... |
| Strathmore University FC | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
Zone B
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| Administration Police FC | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Bidco United | Thika Thika Thika is an industrial town in Central Province, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 40 km north east of Nairobi, near the confluence of Thika River & Chania River. Thika has a population of 200,000and is growing rapidly, as is the entire greater Nairobi area... |
| Dagoretti Santos | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Gachui Black Boots | Gachui |
| Green Berets FC | Ruiru Ruiru Ruiru is a town in the Thika District of Kenya’s Central Province. Located within three kilometers of Nairobi's city boundary, Ruiru is a dormitory town for the nation's capital, and is connected by both rail and road... |
| Kangemi United Kangemi United Kangemi United is a football club in Nairobi, Kenya. In the 2006/07 season they played in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League. However the club were disqualified from the league and forcibly relegated as punishment for failing to turn up for several league... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Kawangware Kawangware Kawangware is a slum in Kenya. It is about 15km from the city centre of Nairobi, to the West. It is between Lavington Estate and Dagoretti. It has about hundreds of thousands of residents, many of whom are children. Water supplied by the city authority is not available every day. Safe drinking... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Kenya Revenue Authority FC | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Kenyatta National Hospital FC | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Magongo Rangers | Mombasa Mombasa Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry.... |
| Malindi United | Malindi Malindi Malindi is a town on Malindi Bay at the mouth of the Galana River, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is 120 kilometres northeast of Mombasa. The population of Malindi is 117,735 . It is the capital of the Malindi District.Tourism is the major industry in Malindi. The city is... |
| Opera FC | Sultan Hamud Sultan Hamud Sultan Hamud is a town in Kasikeu division of Nzaui District of Eastern Province, Kenya.It is part of Nzaui County Council and Kilome Constituency. .- Transport :... |
| Re-Union | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Sofapaka Sofapaka Sofapaka Football Club is a football club, based in Nairobi. They play their home games at the Nyayo National Stadium.The club originates from the men’s fellowship of M.A.O.S Ministries football team founded in 2002, which took part in inter-church competitions. In 2004 Elly Mboni Kalekwa took over... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Super Eagles FC | Mombasa Mombasa Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry.... |
| Vegpro | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
Coast Stars
Coast Stars
Coast Stars is a Kenyan football club based in Mombasa. The club was founded in 1998. They are a member of the top division in Kenyan football. Their home stadium is Mombasa Municipal Stadium. They played the 2004/05 season under the name Dubai Bank Limited Club after their sponsors Dubai Bank. The...
from Mombasa
Mombasa
Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry....
were relegated from Premier League in 2007, but refused to join Nationwide League. They were replaced by Malindi United . Shalimar
Shalimar
Shalimar is a Kashmiri term that may refer to:In Pakistan and India*Shalimar means abode of love.*Shalimar Gardens, also called Shalimar Bagh, several royal gardens of the Mughal Empire...
of Naivasha were to compete in Zone A and had already played some games before pulling out of the league. They were replaced by Kisumu Black Stars which, joined the league was halfway .
KFF Cup
The Kenyan national cup competition was renamed to KFF Cup (previously President's Cup). The tournament was won by Gor Mahia, who beat provincial league side Posta Rangers in the final. Apart from Gor Mahia, all other premier league teams skipped the tournament due to high costs .National team
The Kenya national football teamKenya national football team
The Kenya national football team, nicknamed the Harambee Stars, is the national team of Kenya and is controlled by Football Kenya Limited, the governing body of football in Kenya. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
played in the 2010 Word Cup qualifiers
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
The Confederation of African Football section of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw teams compete for five berths in the final tournament in South Africa...
and reached the 3rd qualifying round. The qualifiers also double as the 2010 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
World Cup qualifiers - CAF Second Round (Group 2)
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Premier league
The Kenyan Premier LeagueKenyan Premier League
The Kenyan Premier League is the first division football league in Kenya. It was formed in 1963 under the Kenya Football Federation but is now controlled by Football Kenya Limited....
was sponsored by South Africa -based satellite television channel Supersport, meaning that the league was broadcast live on TV after several years and offered financial benefits . Sixteen teams took part and Mathare United won its first league title.
Teams
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| Agro-Chemical Agro-Chemical Agro-Chemical is an Kenyan football club based in Muhoroni. They are a member of the top division in Kenyan football.- History :The club is owned by Agro-Chemical and food Company Limited. Agro-Chemical played in the Nyanza North Provincial League from 1989 to 1997 when it won promotion to the... |
Muhoroni Stadium Muhoroni Stadium Furaha Academy Sports Ground is a multi-purpose stadium in Muhoroni, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Agro-Chemical. The stadium holds 5,000 people.... |
Muhoroni Muhoroni Muhoroni is a town in Kenya. It is part of Nyando District of Nyanza Province. Muhoroni hosts a town council. It has an urban population of 13,664 and a total population of 31,148 . Muhoroni has a railway station along the Nairobi-Kisumu Railway. The town is located 50 kilometres east of Kisumu,... |
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| Bandari F.C. Bandari F.C. (Kenyan football club) Bandari Football Club is a Kenyan football club based in Mombasa. The team play their home games at the Mbaraki Sports Club and the Mombasa Municipal Stadium , and are part of the Kenyan Premier League.... |
Mombasa Municipal Stadium Mombasa Municipal Stadium Municipal Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Mombasa, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Coast Stars. The stadium holds 10,000 people.... |
Mombasa Mombasa Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry.... |
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| Chemelil Sugar | Chemelil Sports Complex Chemelil Sports Complex Chemelil Sports Complex is a multi-use stadium in Chemelil, Kenya. It is used mostly for football matches, and is the home stadium of Chemelil Sugar FC. The stadium holds 5,000 people.... |
Chemelil Chemelil Chemelil is a town in Kenya. It is part of Muhoroni Division of Nyando District in Nyanza Province. Chemelil has a railway station along the Nairobi-Kisumu Railway between the stations of Kibigori and Muhoroni. The town is located 40 kilometres east of Kisumu, the Provincial capital... |
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| Gor Mahia Gor Mahia Gor Mahia F.C., commonly referred to as Gor Mahia, is a football club based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is one of the two most popular Kenyan football clubs . They won twelve Kenyan Premier League titles and nine FKL Cups. In addition they are the only Kenyan club to win an African continental title, the... |
Nairobi City Stadium Nairobi City Stadium Nairobi City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located east of the city centre. The stadium is owned by the Nairobi city council.The stadium was originally known as African Stadium. then Renamed to Donholm Road Stadium... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Kenya Commercial Bank Kenya Commercial Bank (sports club) Kenya Commercial Bank is a Kenyan multisport club based in Nairobi.Its football team has played for several years in the Kenyan Premier League.... |
Nairobi City Stadium Nairobi City Stadium Nairobi City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located east of the city centre. The stadium is owned by the Nairobi city council.The stadium was originally known as African Stadium. then Renamed to Donholm Road Stadium... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Mahakama Mahakama Mahakama is a football club in Nairobi, Kenya. . They played in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League, but were relegated in 2008.In 2009 the team won the Nationwide League, earning a promotion back to the Premier League .... |
Nyayo Stadium | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Mathare United Mathare United Mathare United Football Club is a Kenyan professional football club, based in Mathare Slums Nairobi Kenya,Mathare United was founded in August 1987.The setting is St. Teresa's Church... |
Moi International Sports Centre Moi International Sports Centre Moi International Sports Centre is a multi-purpose stadium in Kasarani, outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. The stadium holds 60,000. It was built in 1987 for the All-Africa Games held in Nairobi. It is currently used mostly for football matches, the Kenya national football team plays most of its home... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Mathare Youth Mathare Youth Mathare Youth is a football club in Nairobi, Kenya. . They played in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League , but were relegated in 2008 and in 2009 they play in the Nationwide League.... |
Ruaraka Stadium Ruaraka Stadium Ruaraka Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the primary home stadium of Mathare Youth of the Kenyan Premier League The stadium holds 4,000 people.-External links:*... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
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| Red Berets F.C. Red Berets F.C. Red Berets F.C. is a football club in Nakuru, Kenya.The club was based in Nairobi up to 2007 . They play in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League. Its home ground is Afraha Stadium in Nakuru, but due to its unavailability in 2008, the club plays currently at... |
Afraha Stadium Afraha Stadium Afraha Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nakuru, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Nakuru AllStars of the Nationwide League and Ulinzi Stars of the Kenyan Premier League. The stadium holds 8,200 people and opened in 1948. The stadium is two kilometres from... |
Nakuru Nakuru Nakuru, the provincial capital of Kenya's Rift Valley province, with roughly 300,000 inhabitants, and currently the fourth largest urban centre in the country, lies about 1850 m above sea level... |
Moved from Nairobi |
| Sher Karuturi | Naivasha Stadium Naivasha Stadium Sher Stadium is a football stadium in Naivasha, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Sher Agencies. The stadium holds 4,000 people. It is located along the Moi South Lake Road.-References:*... |
Naivasha Naivasha Naivasha is a market town in Rift Valley Province, Kenya, lying north west of Nairobi. It is located on the shore of Lake Naivasha and along the Nairobi - Nakuru highway and Uganda Railway.Naivasha is part of the Nakuru District... |
Renamed from Sher Agencies |
| SoNy Sugar SoNy Sugar Sony Sugar Football Club is a Kenyan football club based in Awendo, Kenya. It is a member of the top division in Kenyan football. Their home stadium is Green Stadium. In the season 2005/2006, the club was the best being on top of the league with over 20 wins.... |
Green Stadium Green Stadium Green Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Awendo, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of SoNy Sugar. The stadium holds 5,000 people.... |
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| Thika United Thika United Thika United is an Kenyan football club based in Thika. The club was formed in 2000 as Beirut FC. Next year, after promoting to the Nationwide League , it adopted new name, Medisca Thika, after its then sponsors. The current name has been in use since 2003, which was also its first year in the top... |
Thika Municipal Stadium Thika Municipal Stadium Municipal Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Thika, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Thika United. The stadium holds 5,000 people.-References:... |
Thika Thika Thika is an industrial town in Central Province, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 40 km north east of Nairobi, near the confluence of Thika River & Chania River. Thika has a population of 200,000and is growing rapidly, as is the entire greater Nairobi area... |
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| Tusker FC | Moi International Sports Centre Moi International Sports Centre Moi International Sports Centre is a multi-purpose stadium in Kasarani, outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. The stadium holds 60,000. It was built in 1987 for the All-Africa Games held in Nairobi. It is currently used mostly for football matches, the Kenya national football team plays most of its home... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
Defending champions |
| Ulinzi Stars Ulinzi Stars Ulinzi Stars are a Kenyan football club, based in the city of Nakuru.- History :The Ulinzi Stars are a football club for Kenya's military Combined Services [Army, Navy and Air Force]. They compete in the top-level Kenyan league, the Kenyan Premier League. The team have been champions of Kenya four... |
Afraha Stadium Afraha Stadium Afraha Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nakuru, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Nakuru AllStars of the Nationwide League and Ulinzi Stars of the Kenyan Premier League. The stadium holds 8,200 people and opened in 1948. The stadium is two kilometres from... |
Nakuru Nakuru Nakuru, the provincial capital of Kenya's Rift Valley province, with roughly 300,000 inhabitants, and currently the fourth largest urban centre in the country, lies about 1850 m above sea level... |
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| Western Stima Western Stima Western Stima Football Club is a Kenyan football club based in Kakamega. The team play their home games at the Bukhungu Stadium, as well as the Moi Stadium in Kisumu - both stadiums with a capacity of 5,000. Western Stima currently play in the Kenyan Premier League.... |
Bukhungu Stadium Bukhungu Stadium Bukhungu Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Kakamega, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Western Stima of the Kenyan Premier League. The stadium holds 5,000 spectators.-External links:*... |
Kakamega Kakamega Kakamega is a town in western Kenya lying about 30 km north of the Equator. It is the headquarters of . The town has a population of 73,607 .... |
Promoted |
| World Hope FC World Hope FC Nairobi City Stars is a football club in Nairobi, Kenya. . They play in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League.... |
Hope Centre Hope Centre Hope Centre is a multi-use stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is currently used mostly for football matches, on club level by Nairobi City Stars of the Kenyan Premier League. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
Final table
1.Mathare United 30 18 9 3 47-22 632.SoNy Sugar 30 17 9 4 34-17 60
3.Agro-Chemicals 30 13 9 8 28-24 48
4.Ulinzi Stars 30 12 9 9 30-25 45
5.Thika United 30 11 10 9 23-20 43
6.Chemelil Sugar 30 10 10 10 28-22 40
7.World Hope FC 30 11 7 12 25-31 40
8.Tusker FC 30 9 12 9 36-36 39
9.Gor Mahia 30 10 9 11 20-23 39
10.Sher Karuturi 30 8 14 8 17-19 38
11.Kenya Commercial Bank 30 8 12 10 23-27 36
12.Red Berets 30 8 9 13 26-31 33
13.Bandari 30 9 6 15 28-36 33
14.Western Stima 30 9 6 15 32-41 33
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15.Mahakama 30 8 8 14 27-34 32
16.Mathare Youth 30 6 7 17 27-43 25
The season finished on November 22, 2008 with Mathare United winning its maiden title. Sony Sugar finished second.
The leading goalscorer was Francis Ouma
Francis Ouma
Francis Ouma, is a Kenyan football striker and player for Harambee stars, the Kenyan national team.- Career :Ouma began his career with Mathare United and joined Parma AC in 2008. In 2009 he was loaned to G.D. Tourizense. With Mathare United, Ouma was winner of the 2008 Kenyan premier league and...
with 15 goals . Mathare Youth and Mahakama relegated from the league and will be replaced by the zonal winner of the Nationwide League, Sofapaka
Sofapaka
Sofapaka Football Club is a football club, based in Nairobi. They play their home games at the Nyayo National Stadium.The club originates from the men’s fellowship of M.A.O.S Ministries football team founded in 2002, which took part in inter-church competitions. In 2004 Elly Mboni Kalekwa took over...
and AFC Leopards
AFC Leopards
AFC Leopards Sports Club, often simply known as "AFC" or "the Leopards," is a soccer club, based in Nairobi which was founded in 1964. Nicknamed "ingwe" , it is a traditional and popular Kenyan team and its home stadium is the Nyayo National Stadium, with a capacity of 30,000...
.
Nationwide League
The second level league Nationwide League was played over two zones. Zonal winners were AFC Leopards and Sofapaka, which will feature in the premier league in 2009.Zone A
| Team Name | Town |
|---|---|
| AC Nakuru | Nakuru Nakuru Nakuru, the provincial capital of Kenya's Rift Valley province, with roughly 300,000 inhabitants, and currently the fourth largest urban centre in the country, lies about 1850 m above sea level... |
| AFC Leopards AFC Leopards AFC Leopards Sports Club, often simply known as "AFC" or "the Leopards," is a soccer club, based in Nairobi which was founded in 1964. Nicknamed "ingwe" , it is a traditional and popular Kenyan team and its home stadium is the Nyayo National Stadium, with a capacity of 30,000... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Compel FC | Webuye Webuye Webuye is an industrial town in Bungoma District in the Western Province of Kenya. Located on the main road to Uganda, the town is home to the Pan African Paper Mills, the largest paper factory in the region, as well as a number of heavy-chemical and sugar manufacturers. It has a tropical climate,... |
| Eldoret Mahakama | Eldoret Eldoret Eldoret is a town in western Kenya and the administrative centre of Uasin Gishu District of Rift Valley Province. Lying south of the Cherangani Hills, the local elevation varies from about 2100 metres above sea level at the airport to more than 2700 metres in nearby areas... |
| Fluorspar FC | Keiyo Keiyo District Keiyo District is an administrative district in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya. The district was formed in 1994, when Elgeyo/Marakwet-District was split into two, the other half is Marakwet District of today. Keiyo District has a population of 143.865... |
| Homegrown FC | Naivasha Naivasha Naivasha is a market town in Rift Valley Province, Kenya, lying north west of Nairobi. It is located on the shore of Lake Naivasha and along the Nairobi - Nakuru highway and Uganda Railway.Naivasha is part of the Nakuru District... |
| Kisumu Black Stars | Kisumu Kisumu Kisumu is a port city in western Kenya at , with a population of 355,024 . It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu County. It has a municipal charter but no city charter... |
| Laikipia Campus | Nyahururu Nyahururu Nyahururu is a town in Kenya, lying east of Nakuru. It is part of Laikipia District in Rift Valley Province. Despite this, Nyahururu formerly functioned as the administrative capital of Nyandarua District, one of seven districts that constitute Central Province in Kenya, until the headquarters... |
| Longonot Horticulture | Longonot |
| Minicus | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Muhoroni Youth | Muhoroni Muhoroni Muhoroni is a town in Kenya. It is part of Nyando District of Nyanza Province. Muhoroni hosts a town council. It has an urban population of 13,664 and a total population of 31,148 . Muhoroni has a railway station along the Nairobi-Kisumu Railway. The town is located 50 kilometres east of Kisumu,... |
| Nairobi Stima | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Oserian | Naivasha Naivasha Naivasha is a market town in Rift Valley Province, Kenya, lying north west of Nairobi. It is located on the shore of Lake Naivasha and along the Nairobi - Nakuru highway and Uganda Railway.Naivasha is part of the Nakuru District... |
| Real Kisumu | Kisumu Kisumu Kisumu is a port city in western Kenya at , with a population of 355,024 . It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu County. It has a municipal charter but no city charter... |
| St. Andrews FC | Molo Molo, Kenya Molo is a town in western Kenya. It is served by a branch of Kenya Railways, formerly the Uganda Railway, East African Railways Corporation until 1977. Molo hosts a town council and an administrative division in the Nakuru District of Rift Valley Province... |
| Strathmore University FC | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
Zone B
| Team Name | Town |
|---|---|
| Administration Police FC | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Bidco United | Thika Thika Thika is an industrial town in Central Province, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 40 km north east of Nairobi, near the confluence of Thika River & Chania River. Thika has a population of 200,000and is growing rapidly, as is the entire greater Nairobi area... |
| Dagoretti Santos | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Gachui Black Boots | Gachui |
| Green Berets FC | Ruiru Ruiru Ruiru is a town in the Thika District of Kenya’s Central Province. Located within three kilometers of Nairobi's city boundary, Ruiru is a dormitory town for the nation's capital, and is connected by both rail and road... |
| Kangemi United Kangemi United Kangemi United is a football club in Nairobi, Kenya. In the 2006/07 season they played in the top level of Kenyan professional football, the Kenyan Premier League. However the club were disqualified from the league and forcibly relegated as punishment for failing to turn up for several league... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Kawangware Kawangware Kawangware is a slum in Kenya. It is about 15km from the city centre of Nairobi, to the West. It is between Lavington Estate and Dagoretti. It has about hundreds of thousands of residents, many of whom are children. Water supplied by the city authority is not available every day. Safe drinking... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Kenya Revenue Authority FC | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Kenyatta National Hospital FC | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Magongo Rangers | Mombasa Mombasa Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry.... |
| Malindi United | Malindi Malindi Malindi is a town on Malindi Bay at the mouth of the Galana River, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is 120 kilometres northeast of Mombasa. The population of Malindi is 117,735 . It is the capital of the Malindi District.Tourism is the major industry in Malindi. The city is... |
| Opera FC | Sultan Hamud Sultan Hamud Sultan Hamud is a town in Kasikeu division of Nzaui District of Eastern Province, Kenya.It is part of Nzaui County Council and Kilome Constituency. .- Transport :... |
| Re-Union | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Sofapaka Sofapaka Sofapaka Football Club is a football club, based in Nairobi. They play their home games at the Nyayo National Stadium.The club originates from the men’s fellowship of M.A.O.S Ministries football team founded in 2002, which took part in inter-church competitions. In 2004 Elly Mboni Kalekwa took over... |
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| Super Eagles FC | Mombasa Mombasa Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry.... |
| Vegpro | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
Coast Stars
Coast Stars
Coast Stars is a Kenyan football club based in Mombasa. The club was founded in 1998. They are a member of the top division in Kenyan football. Their home stadium is Mombasa Municipal Stadium. They played the 2004/05 season under the name Dubai Bank Limited Club after their sponsors Dubai Bank. The...
from Mombasa
Mombasa
Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry....
were relegated from Premier League in 2007, but refused to join Nationwide League. They were replaced by Malindi United . Shalimar
Shalimar
Shalimar is a Kashmiri term that may refer to:In Pakistan and India*Shalimar means abode of love.*Shalimar Gardens, also called Shalimar Bagh, several royal gardens of the Mughal Empire...
of Naivasha were to compete in Zone A and had already played some games before pulling out of the league. They were replaced by Kisumu Black Stars which, joined the league was halfway .
KFF Cup
The Kenyan national cup competition was renamed to KFF Cup (previously President's Cup). The tournament was won by Gor Mahia, who beat provincial league side Posta Rangers in the final. Apart from Gor Mahia, all other premier league teams skipped the tournament due to high costs .National team
The Kenya national football teamKenya national football team
The Kenya national football team, nicknamed the Harambee Stars, is the national team of Kenya and is controlled by Football Kenya Limited, the governing body of football in Kenya. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
played in the 2010 Word Cup qualifiers
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
The Confederation of African Football section of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw teams compete for five berths in the final tournament in South Africa...
and reached the 3rd qualifying round. The qualifiers also double as the 2010 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
World Cup qualifiers - CAF Second Round (Group 2)
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CECAFA Cup 2008
The 2008 CECAFA Cup2008 CECAFA Cup
The 2008 CECAFA Cup was the 32nd edition of the football tournament that involves teams from East and Central Africa.All matches were be played from 31 December 2008 to 13 January 2009 at the National Stadium, Kampala, Uganda.-Information:...
was postponed from October 2008 to January 2009. Kenya reached the final, but the coach Francis Kimanzi
Francis Kimanzi
Francis Kimanzi is a Kenyan football coach who is currently the head coach of his national side Kenya.-Playing career:Kimanzi played club football for Mathare United between 1994 and 2002, before becoming manager....
was sacked soon after the tournament due to disagreements with Kenyan football authorities .
Capped players
The following players were part of the Kenyan squad at the Word Cup qualifiers in 2009:External links
- RSSSF: Kenya 2008
- Kenyan Premier League
- Kenyan Footie - Kenyan Football Portal
- FIFA World Cup 2010 - Africa qualifiers
- Kenyafootball
