Kenyan football in 2007
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Kenyan Premier League - 2007
The league was originally supposed to begin in 2006 autumn, but wrangles between two factions led to a parallel league situation. One of them, Kenya Premier League (KPL), had only seven teams, but were backed by the FIFAFIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
. Remaining teams formed the KFF-PL, supported by the Kenyan government. Teams affiliated to KPL were private clubs and company teams (like Tusker FC) and teams owned by non-governmental organizations, for instance, Mathare United and its sister club Mathare Youth, while teams affiliated to KFF-PL were traditional community clubs (like 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...
, 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...
and Shabana FC) or teams belonging to government-owned organizations.
However, in March 2007 the two leagues were finally united into an 18-team league, though two teams disbanded midstream (Mumias Sugar and Kangemi United). Two relegated teams, AFC Leopards and Shabana FC were not readmitted, although there were some calls for a larger 20-team league. This was in light of the equally controversial inclusion of Gor Mahia who had been expelled mid-season from the league in the previous season, and Mathare United which had been relegated for fielding an ineligible player in ten matches.
The season finished in November 2007. Tusker FC won the title while Homegrown and 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...
got relegated . Bandari from Mombasa and 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....
from Kakamega promoted to the KPL . Coast Stars appealed against the relegation to their financier Mohammed Hatimy, who also doubles up as the chairman of the FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
recognized faction of the Kenya Football Federation
Kenya Football Federation
The Kenya Football Federation was the governing body of football in Kenya. It was founded in 1960 and affiliated to FIFA same year. It organized the Kenya Premier League and the Kenya national football team...
. Hatimy's decision to reinstate the club was vetoed by FIFA following submissions by KPL.
Teams
| Team Name | Home Stadium (City/town) |
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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) |
| 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) |
| 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... |
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) |
| 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) |
| Homegrown FC | 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) |
| 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) |
| 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 .... |
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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Red Berets FC | (Nairobi) |
| Sher Agencies | 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) |
| 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.... (Awendo) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
- Mumias Sugar FCMumias Sugar FCMumias Sugar was a Kenyan football club formed in 1977 and based in Mumias. The home stadium was Mumias Sports Complex. It was a member of the top division in Kenyan football, but the club was disbanded midway of the 2007 season ....
(Mumias) - disbanded on June 29 - Kangemi UnitedKangemi UnitedKangemi 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) -expelled on October 18
Final table
1.Tusker FC 30 16 11 3 43-21 59 Champions2.Mathare United 30 15 11 4 34-13 56
3.SoNy Sugar 30 14 13 3 35-15 55
4.Red Berets 30 13 7 10 35-35 46
5.Sher Agencies 30 12 9 9 34-31 45
6.Ulinzi Stars 30 11 10 9 31-28 43
7.Chemelil Sugar 30 12 6 12 30-26 42
8.World Hope FC 30 11 9 10 32-29 42
9.Thika United 30 8 15 7 24-21 39
10.Mathare Youth 30 9 7 14 23-33 34
11.Gor Mahia 30 9 7 14 24-36 34
12.Agro-Chemical 30 8 9 13 27-28 33
13.Mahakama 30 8 7 15 28-43 31
14.Kenya Commercial Bank 30 7 9 14 30-33 30
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15.Homegrown 30 8 5 17 24-44 29 Relegated
16.Coast Stars 30 7 7 16 31-49 28 Relegated
President's cup
President's Cup, The Kenyan national cup competition was marred by the withdrawal of many leading teams. The cup eventually won by Nationwide League side SofapakaSofapaka
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...
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Semifinals:
- SofapakaSofapakaSofapaka 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...
- Nakuru Police 1-0 - Homegrown FC - Gor MahiaGor MahiaGor 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...
2-1
Final:
- Sofapaka - Homegrown 2-0
National team
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:...
finished the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualification by finishing third in its group and missing the final tournament. Kenya played four ANC qualifying matches in 2007 (two first were played in 2006).
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 | ||
| 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | ||
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | ||
| 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | ||
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Kenya also competed at the 2007 CECAFA Cup
2007 CECAFA Cup
The 2007 CECAFA Cup is the 31st edition of the football tournament that involves teams from East and Central Africa.All matches are to be played from 8 December 2007 - 22 December 2007 at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium, Arusha, Tanzania.-Information:*...
, losing to Uganda at the quarterfinals.
External links
- RSSSF: Kenya 2007
- Kenyan Premier League
- Kenyan Footie - Kenyan Football Portal
- Kenyafootball