#Kenya Football

Australia defeated Harambee Starlets 2-0 at Nyayo Stadium to clinch the inaugural FIFA Series title, with Kenya settling for silver after a spirited but ultimately costly performance on home soil.

Kenya’s Harambee Stars suffered a painful shootout defeat to Estonia after a 1-1 draw, with Richard Odada missing the decisive penalty in Kigali.

Former Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has died at the age of 55 after suffering a heart attack while travelling in Turkey, his Lebanese club Nejmeh SC confirmed.

Kenya’s refereeing fraternity is beaming with pride after four top officials were confirmed for duty at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.

Nairobi United suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Wydad AC in their CAF Confederation Cup group-stage opener, undone by an early goal, relentless pressure, and a late strike that sealed a difficult night in Casablanca.

Mombasa United bounced back with a commanding 2–0 victory over Equity FC at Mbaraki Stadium, with Denis Toeri and Nehemiah Onchiri securing the points in the National Super League clash.

Gor Mahia boss Charles Akonnor has been crowned the SportPesa League Coach of the Month for October after guiding K’Ogalo to a flawless run.

President William Ruto has received the CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award for his role in supporting football development and helping East Africa successfully host CHAN 2024.

Harambee Stars suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea in Antalya, Turkey, despite a spirited second-half push that fell short of producing an equaliser.

Kenya’s U17 national team, the Junior Stars, have been drawn in a competitive Group A alongside Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Rwanda for the upcoming U17 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers, set to kick off in Ethiopia this November.

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Disciplinary Committee has found Gor Mahia FC guilty of breaching FKF and CAF disciplinary regulations following a security lapse during their September 21, 2025, match against Bidco United at Kasarani Stadium. The club has been fined KES 300,000 and issued a formal warning to improve safety and oversight measures.

Ulinzi Stars have announced the departure of head coach Danstan Nyaundo with immediate effect following a disappointing run of results in the FKF Premier League. The soldiers, who have endured a difficult start to the season, confirmed the decision in an official statement on Monday.

Nairobi United have made history by qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage in their very first attempt, edging Tunisia’s Etoile du Sahel 7–6 on penalties after a dramatic 2–2 aggregate tie. The newcomers’ stunning rise marks a new dawn for Kenyan club football.