Shock for Gor Mahia as new SportPesa League kicks off

Record champions K’Ogalo fried by Bidco United as Leopards also dropped points...
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The 2025-2026 SportPesa League kicked off with surprises, as favorites struggled and minnows shone. The league, with a Sh20 million prize, saw the launch attended by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed and SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri on September 16, 2025, in Kiambu County.
- Record champions Gor Mahia suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bidco United, despite significant transfer window signings.
- KCB secured a convincing 2-0 victory over 12-time champions Tusker with a brace from Boniface ‘Bajaj’ Omondi.
- Newly promoted Shabana thrashed APS Bomet 4-2, raising Sh1.5 million from gate collections.
- Defending champions Kenya Police defeated Mogadishu City 3-1 in their CAF Champions League preliminary match.
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Kenyan Teams Compete in World Athletics, a New Football League, and a Polo Match - September 2025
At the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships, Kenya achieved a remarkable performance, securing 11 medals, including seven gold titles. This performance placed the nation second globally, only behind the USA. In local sports, the 2025-2026 SportPesa League kicked off, offering a Sh20 million prize. The league's launch on September 16, 2025, in Kiambu County was attended by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed and SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri. In other sports news, Kenya triumphed over South Africa in a polo showdown held in Nairobi.







