The 2023–24 Kenyan Premier League is the 21st season of the Kenyan Premier League since it began in 2003, and the 61st season of top-division football in Kenya since 1963. The season began on 26 August 2023.[1]
Season | 2023–24 |
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Dates | 26 August 2023 - 23 June 2024 |
Matches played | 162 |
Goals scored | 317 (1.96 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Benson Omala (11 goals) |
← 2022–23 2024–25 →
All statistics correct as of complete. |
Teams edit
Changes from previous season edit
Promotion and relegation edit
Promoted from 2022–23 National Super League |
Relegated to 2023–24 National Super League |
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Murang'a SEAL Shabana |
Mathare United Vihiga Bullets |
Name changes edit
- Wazito was renamed Muhoroni Youth after ownership was transferred to the Muhoroni-based team.[2]
Stadiums and locations edit
Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
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AFC Leopards | Nairobi | Nyayo Stadium | 30,000 |
Bandari | Mombasa | Mombasa Municipal Stadium | 10,000 |
Bidco United | Thika | Del Monte Grounds Stadium | 20,000 |
Gor Mahia | Nairobi | City Stadium | 15,000 |
Kakamega Homeboyz | Kakamega | Bukhungu Stadium | 5,000 |
Kariobangi Sharks | Machakos | Kenyatta Stadium | 5,000 |
KCB | Nairobi | City Stadium | 15,000 |
Kenya Police | Nairobi | Nyayo National Stadium | 30,000 |
Muhoroni Youth | Muhoroni | Muhoroni Stadium | 20,000 |
Murang'a SEAL | Gikuu | St Sebastian Park | 1,000 |
Nairobi City Stars | Nairobi | Hope Centre | 5,000 |
Nzoia Sugar | Bungoma | Kanduyi Stadium | 5,000 |
Posta Rangers | Eldoret | Kipchoge Keino Stadium | 10,000 |
Shabana | Kisii | Gusii Stadium | 5,000 |
Sofapaka | Machakos | Kenyatta Stadium | 5,000 |
Talanta | Nairobi | Ruaraka Stadium | 4,000 |
Tusker | Nairobi | Ruaraka Stadium | 4,000 |
Ulinzi Stars | Nakuru | Afraha Stadium | 8,200 |
League table edit
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
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1 | Gor Mahia | 30 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 38 | 13 | +25 | 64 | Qualification to CAF Champions League qualifying first round |
2 | Kenya Police | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 38 | 23 | +15 | 54 | |
3 | Tusker | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 41 | 24 | +17 | 53 | |
4 | AFC Leopards | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 28 | 18 | +10 | 47 | |
5 | Bandari | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 26 | 21 | +5 | 47 | |
6 | Nairobi City Stars | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 38 | 34 | +4 | 47 | |
7 | Kakamega Homeboyz | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 30 | 24 | +6 | 44 | |
8 | Posta Rangers | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 26 | 27 | −1 | 43 | |
9 | Kariobangi Sharks | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 38 | 29 | +9 | 41 | |
10 | Bidco | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 32 | 30 | +2 | 41 | |
11 | Kenya Commercial Bank | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 26 | 30 | −4 | 37 | |
12 | Murang'a SEAL | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 29 | −4 | 36 | |
13 | Ulinzi | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 22 | −2 | 35 | |
14 | FC Talanta | 30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 29 | 42 | −13 | 31 | |
15 | Sofapaka | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 33 | 48 | −15 | 31 | |
16 | Shabana | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 29 | 40 | −11 | 29 | Qualification for Relegation Play-Offs |
17 | Muhoroni Youth | 30 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 30 | −13 | 28 | Relegation to Kenyan National Super League |
18 | Nzoia Sugar (Y) | 30 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 50 | −30 | 18 |
Updated to match(es) played on 16 May 2024. Source: FKF Premier League 2023-24
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[3]
(Y) Can only reach relegation play-offs at best, but may be relegated automatically
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[3]
(Y) Can only reach relegation play-offs at best, but may be relegated automatically
Results edit
Season statistics edit
Top goalscorers edit
Rank | Player | Team | Goals |
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1 | Benson Omala | Gor Mahia | 11 |
2 | Francis Kahiro | Bandari | 9 |
3 | Erick Kapaito | Tusker | 8 |
Tito Okello | Police | ||
5 | Austine Odhiambo | Gor Mahia | 7 |
J Onyango | Bidco United |
Multiple hat-tricks edit
Player | For | Against | Score | Date |
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Boniface Muchiri | Ulinzi Stars | Talanta | 0-3 | 2 December 2023 |
Erick Kapaito | Tusker | KBC | 0-5 | 7 January 2024 |
Justine Omwando | Shabana | Nzoia Sugar | 2-5 | 14 January 2024 |
References edit
- ^ "FKFPL 2023-24 FKFPL kick off and transfer window dates revealed". pulsesports.co.ke. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Why Wazito FC will rebrand to Muhoroni Youth". mozzartsport.co.ke. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "FKF Rules and Regulations". FKF. Retrieved 27 November 2021.