Mashemeji Derby highlights of FKF Premier League weekend fixtures
By Joel Masibo, April 24, 2026The Football Kenya Federation Premier League enters a crucial phase this weekend as Round 29 fixtures of the 2025/26 season promise heated encounters at venues across the country.
Friday and Saturday fixtures
Action kicks off on Friday, April 24, 2026, with former champions Tusker FC hosting Mara Sugar FC at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, from 2:00 pm. Later in the day, Posta Rangers FC will face Bidco United FC at the Kasarani Annex Stadium in a 4:00 pm kickoff.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, will see multiple fixtures played simultaneously. Coastal side Bandari FC welcome Ulinzi Stars FC at Kwale Stadium, while Shabana FC take on defending champions Kenya Police FC at Gusii Stadium.
In Nairobi, Mathare United FC are set to clash with Nairobi United FC at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, starting at 3:00 pm. Elsewhere, Kariobangi Sharks FC will battle Murang’a Seal FC at the Police Sacco Stadium.
Sunday fixtures
Sunday, April 26, 2026, wraps up the round with three key matches. APS Bomet FC host Sofapaka FC at Gusii Stadium in the relegation battle. At the Kasarani Annex Stadium, KCB FC face Kakamega Homeboyz FC.
The standout fixture of the weekend will be the highly anticipated 99th edition of the Mashemeji Derby between AFC Leopards SC and Gor Mahia FC, set for a 3:00 pm kickoff at the Nyayo National Stadium. The clash is expected to draw massive attention as both sides look to win this season’s title and assert dominance in Kenya’s fiercest football rivalries.
Based on the head-to-head figures, the two traditional rivals have faced each other 98 times, highlighting the rich legacy of the famous derby that has thrilled Kenyan football fans for decades. The 99th edition of this special fixture comes at the moment when both sides are targeting to lift the 2025/26 FKF Premier League title.
Ahead of the Sunday, April 26, 2026, blockbuster at the Nyayo National Stadium, Gor Mahia top the table with 58 points, followed by Leopards in second position with 55 points. The final outcome of the encounter on Sunday is tipped to define the title race that is heating up.
Meanwhile, as the current season nears its climax, every point will be vital as teams battle for the title, continental spots, and survival, making Round 29 a defining weekend in the Kenyan top-flight league.