Season | 2016 | |
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Men's football | ||
Premier League | Tusker | |
National Super League | Nzoia United | |
President's Cup | Tusker | |
Top 8 Cup | Muhoroni Youth | |
Super Cup | Bandari | |
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The following article is a summary of the 2016 football season in Kenya, which was the 52nd competitive season in its history.
On 10 February, the Football Kenya Federation held elections for a new president, vice-president and new members of the federation's National Executive Committee (NEC). Prior to the elections, three of the five candidates pulled out of the presidential race, [1] while incumbent president Sam Nyamweya announced his withdrawal during a speech made before voting began. [2]
A total of 77 delegates took part in the voting process, which took place at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi. [3]
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The 2016 Kenyan Premier League season began on 13 February and ended on 29 October.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Tusker (C, Q) | 30 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 40 | 25 | +15 | 61 | Qualification to 2017 CAF Champions League |
2 | Gor Mahia | 30 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 35 | 14 | +21 | 54 [a] | |
3 | Ulinzi Stars (Q) | 30 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 35 | 25 | +10 | 46 [b] | Qualification to 2017 CAF Confederation Cup |
4 | Posta Rangers | 30 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 15 | +7 | 45 | |
5 | Chemelil Sugar | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 45 | |
6 | Western Stima | 30 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 32 | 24 | +8 | 44 | |
7 | Mathare United | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 33 | 29 | +4 | 44 | |
8 | Kakamega Homeboyz | 30 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 27 | 25 | +2 | 42 | |
9 | Sony Sugar | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 23 | 21 | +2 | 39 | |
10 | Muhoroni Youth | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 26 | 32 | −6 | 38 | |
11 | Bandari | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 28 | 31 | −3 | 37 | |
12 | Thika United | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 32 | −8 | 34 | |
13 | A.F.C. Leopards | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 32 | 38 | −6 | 30 [a] | |
14 | Sofapaka | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 34 | 40 | −6 | 26 | |
15 | Ushuru (R) | 30 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 24 | 42 | −18 | 26 | Relegation to National Super League |
16 | Nairobi City Stars (R) | 30 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 39 | −22 | 19 |
The 2016 Kenyan National Super League season began on 19 March and ended on 10 December.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Nzoia United (C, P) | 38 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 73 | 20 | +53 | 92 | Promotion to Premier League |
2 | Kariobangi Sharks (P) | 38 | 24 | 11 | 3 | 58 | 21 | +37 | 83 | |
3 | Zoo Kericho (P) | 38 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 66 | 28 | +38 | 81 | |
4 | Nakumatt (P) | 38 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 60 | 28 | +32 | 77 | |
5 | Kenya Commercial Bank | 38 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 42 | 32 | +10 | 71 | |
6 | Vihiga United | 38 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 53 | 24 | +29 | 69 | |
7 | Palos | 38 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 46 | 40 | +6 | 58 | |
8 | Agrochemical | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 42 | 36 | +6 | 53 | |
9 | Nairobi Stima | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 39 | 35 | +4 | 52 | |
10 | Wazito | 38 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 40 | 42 | −2 | 51 | |
11 | Bidco United | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 42 | 35 | +7 | 51 | |
12 | MOYAS | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 43 | 54 | −11 | 45 | |
13 | Police | 38 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 44 | 59 | −15 | 42 | |
14 | Modern Coast Rangers | 38 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 35 | 48 | −13 | 41 | |
15 | Oserian | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 32 | 38 | −6 | 41 | |
16 | Nakuru AllStars | 38 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 36 | 52 | −16 | 37 | |
17 | FC Talanta | 38 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 22 | 53 | −31 | 27 | |
18 | St. Joseph | 38 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 28 | 66 | −38 | 26 | |
19 | Ligi Ndogo (R) | 38 | 3 | 13 | 22 | 24 | 60 | −36 | 22 | Relegation to Division One |
20 | Shabana (R) | 38 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 29 | 83 | −54 | 16 |
The 2016 Kenyan Super Cup match was played on 6 February between Gor Mahia, the 2015 Kenyan Premier League champions, and Bandari, the 2015 FKF President's Cup champions. Bandari won the match 1–0 after 90 minutes.
6 February 2016 | Gor Mahia | 0–1 | Bandari | Manyimbo, Mombasa |
15:00 UTC+3 | Report |
Kimani ![]() |
Stadium:
Mombasa Municipal Stadium Referee: Raymond Onyango |
The 2016 KPL Top 8 Cup began on 1 May and ended on 16 October.
Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | |||||||||||
Sofapaka | 0 | ||||||||||||
Muhoroni Youth | 3 | ||||||||||||
Muhoroni Youth | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
Ulinzi Stars | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
Ulinzi Stars | 3 | ||||||||||||
A.F.C. Leopards | 2 | ||||||||||||
Muhoroni Youth | 1 | ||||||||||||
Gor Mahia | 0 | ||||||||||||
Bandari | 1 | ||||||||||||
Tusker | 2 | ||||||||||||
Tusker | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
Gor Mahia | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
Gor Mahia | 1 | ||||||||||||
Ushuru | 0 |
The 2016 CAF Champions League began on 12 February and ended on 23 October. Gor Mahia represented Kenya in the competition, having won the 2015 Kenyan Premier League.
In the preliminary round, Gor Mahia faced 2015 THB Champions League winners CNaPS Sport over two legs, played on 13 and 27 February. They were eliminated after losing 3–1 on aggregate.
13 February 2016 |
Gor Mahia
![]() | 1–2 |
![]() | Madaraka Estate, Nairobi |
16:00 UTC+3 |
Agwanda ![]() |
Report | ?? ![]() ?? ![]() |
Stadium:
Nyayo National Stadium Referee: Mfaume Ali Nassoro ( Tanzania) |
27 February 2016 |
CNaPS Sport
![]() | 1–0 |
![]() | Mahajanga, Boeny |
14:30 UTC+3 |
Rakotoharimalala ![]() |
Report | Stadium:
Rabemananjara Stadium Referee: Nelson Emile ( Seychelles) |
The 2016 CAF Confederation Cup began on 12 February and ended on 6 November. Bandari represented Kenya in the competition, having won the 2015 FKF President's Cup.
In the preliminary round, Bandari faced 2015 Coupe du Congo champions FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo over two legs, played on 14 and 28 February. They were eliminated after losing 3–1 on aggregate.
14 February 2016 |
FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo
![]() | 2–0 |
![]() | Lubumbashi, Katanga |
15:30 UTC+2 |
Mutshimba ![]() Maolongi ![]() |
Report | Stadium:
Stade Frederic Kibassa Maliba Referee: Jean Claude Ishimwe ( Rwanda) |
28 February 2016 |
Bandari
![]() | 1–1 |
![]() | Madaraka Estate, Nairobi |
15:00 UTC+3 |
Lavatsa ![]() |
Report |
Maolongi ![]() |
Stadium:
Nyayo National Stadium Referee: Ring Nyier Akech Malong ( South Sudan) |
The men's senior national team participated in qualification for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. They were drawn in Group E alongside Zambia, Congo and Guinea-Bissau.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | Final tournament |
2 | ![]() |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 9 | |
3 | ![]() |
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
4 | ![]() |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 5 |
23 March 2016 |
Guinea-Bissau ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | Bissau, Bissau |
16:00 UTC±0 |
Camara ![]() |
Report | Stadium:
Estádio 24 de Setembro Referee: Kokou Fagla ( Togo) |
27 March 2016 |
Kenya ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Madaraka Estate, Nairobi |
16:00 UTC+3 | Report |
Cícero ![]() |
Stadium:
Nyayo National Stadium Referee: Norman Matemera ( Zimbabwe) |
5 June 2016 |
Kenya ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Kasarani, Nairobi |
15:00 UTC+3 |
Masika ![]() Johanna ![]() |
Report |
Oniangué ![]() |
Stadium:
Moi International Sports Centre Referee: Joseph Lamptey ( Ghana) |
4 September 2016 |
Zambia ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Ndola, Copperbelt |
16:30 UTC+2 |
Kalaba ![]() |
Report |
Masika ![]() |
Stadium:
Levy Mwanawasa Stadium Referee: Mahamadou Keita ( Mali) |
The following is a list of all other matches played by the men's senior national team in 2016.
29 May 2016 Friendly |
Kenya ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Kasarani, Nairobi |
14:00 UTC+3 |
Wanyama ![]() |
Report |
Maguri ![]() |
Stadium: Moi International Sports Centre |
31 May 2016 Friendly |
Kenya ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Kasarani, Nairobi |
14:00 UTC+3 |
Onyango ![]() |
Report |
Hamid ![]() |
Stadium: Moi International Sports Centre |
4 October 2016 Friendly |
DR Congo ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Lingwala, Kinshasa |
18:30 UTC+3 | Report |
Olunga ![]() |
Stadium: Stade des Martyrs |
The women's senior national team participated in the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations, which took place in Cameroon from 19 November to 3 December. The team made an appearance in the tournament for the first time in their history. [5]
In the first round, Kenya was to face DR Congo over two legs, to be played on 4–6 March and 18–20 March. However, Kenya received a walkover and advanced to the second round after DR Congo withdrew from the competition. [6]
In the second round, Kenya faced Algeria over two legs, played on 8 and 12 April. They qualified for the final tournament after drawing 3–3 on aggregate, but winning through the away goals rule.
8 April 2016 |
Algeria ![]() | 2–2 | ![]() | Bologhine, Algiers |
17:00 UTC+1 |
Bouhenni-Benziane ![]() |
Report [7] |
Sekouane ![]() Adoum ![]() |
Stadium:
Stade Omar Hamadi Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Alcidia Maria Silva dos Santos ( Cape Verde) |
12 April 2016 |
Kenya ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Kasarani, Nairobi |
15:00 UTC+3 |
Mango ![]() |
Report |
Bouhenni-Benziane ![]() |
Stadium:
Moi International Sports Centre Referee: Suavis Iratunga ( Burundi) |
3–3 on aggregate. Kenya qualify for final tournament on away goals.
The draw for the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations took place on 18 September 2016 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. [8] Kenya were drawn in Group B alongside Nigeria, Mali and Ghana, [9] but exited the tournament after finishing fourth with no points from their 3 matches.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | +10 | 7 | Knockout stage |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 7 | |
3 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | −6 | 3 | |
4 | ![]() |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | −8 | 0 |
20 November 2016 |
Ghana ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | Limbe, Southwest |
19:00 |
Suleman ![]() Addo ![]() |
Report |
Akida ![]() |
Stadium:
Stade Municipal de Limbe Referee: Jeanne Ekoumou ( Cameroon) |
23 November 2016 |
Kenya ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Limbe, Southwest |
19:00 |
Avilia ![]() |
Report |
Coulibaly ![]() Touré ![]() |
Stadium:
Stade Municipal de Limbe Referee: Salma Mukansanga ( Rwanda) |
26 November 2016 |
Kenya ![]() | 0–4 | ![]() | Limbe, Southwest |
19:00 | Report |
Okobi ![]() Ikidi ![]() Oshoala ![]() Oparanozie ![]() |
Stadium:
Stade Municipal de Limbe Referee: Letticia Antonella Viana ( Swaziland) |
The men's national under-20 team participated in qualification for the 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
In the first round, Kenya was facing Sudan over two legs, to be played on 3 and 23 April. However, on 20 April, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Kenya's disqualification for fielding five players born before January 1997 in the first leg. [10]
3 April 2016 |
Sudan ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Al-Arda, Khartoum |
20:00 UTC+3 |
Motwakil ![]() |
Report | Nondi ![]() |
Stadium:
Al-Merrikh Stadium Referee: Biruk Kassaun ( Ethiopia) |
23 April 2016 |
Kenya ![]() | Cancelled | ![]() | Madaraka Estate, Nairobi |
15:00 UTC+3 | Report | Stadium:
Nyayo National Stadium Referee: Mahmoud Zakaria El Banna ( Egypt) |
Kenya disqualified from competition. Sudan advance to second round.
The boys' national under-17 team participated in qualification for the 2017 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.
In the first round, Kenya was to face Malawi over two legs, to be played on 24 June and 1 July. However, the Football Association of Malawi announced that their team withdrew from the competition, allowing Kenya to progress to the second round by default. [11]
In the second round, Kenya faced Cameroon over two legs, played on 5 and 20 August. They were eliminated after losing 9–1 on aggregate.
5 August 2016 |
Cameroon ![]() | 7–0 | ![]() | Limbe, Southwest |
15:00 UTC+1 |
Sakava ![]() Zobo ![]() Bella ![]() Abessolo ![]() Ndzie ![]() |
Match report News report |
Stadium:
Stade Municipal de Limbe Referee: Ruzindana Nsoro ( Rwanda) |
20 August 2016 |
Kenya ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Kasarani, Nairobi |
15:00 UTC+3 |
Machaka ![]() |
Report |
Zobo ![]() Abessolo ![]() |
Stadium:
Moi International Sports Centre Referee: Farah Aden Ali ( Djibouti) |
Kenya was invited to participate in the 5th edition of the COSAFA Cup, which is being hosted by Mauritius and ran from 22 to 31 July. They finished fourth in the competition after losing 2–0 to Malawi in the third place playoff.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | +10 | 9 | Disqualified [a] |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 6 | Advance to semi-finals |
3 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | −8 | 3 | |
4 | ![]() |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 0 |
22 July 2016 |
Zambia ![]() | 4–0 | ![]() | Stade St Francois Xavier, Port Louis |
12:00 |
Mulilo ![]() Kola ![]() Nkandu ![]() |
Report | Referee: Christopher Harrison ( South Africa) |
24 July 2016 |
Kenya ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Stade St Francois Xavier, Port Louis |
12:00 |
Mukuria ![]() |
Report |
Mosa ![]() |
Referee: Patrice Milazar ( Mauritius) |
26 July 2016 |
Malawi ![]() | 5–0 | ![]() | Stade St Francois Xavier, Port Louis |
15:00 |
Chizuze ![]() P. Banda ![]() Madinga ![]() |
Report | Referee: Andofetra Rakotojaona ( Madagascar) |
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29 July 2016 Semi-finals |
South Africa ![]() | 4–0 | ![]() | Stade George V, Curepipe |
13:00 |
Mkhize ![]() Le Roux ![]() Mchilizeli ![]() Dladla ![]() |
Report | Referee: Patrice Milazar ( Mauritius) |
31 July 2016 Third place playoff |
Kenya ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() | Stade George V, Curepipe |
13:00 | report |
P. Banda ![]() Madinga ![]() |
Referee: Keren Treddy Yocette ( Seychelles) |