The 2023–24 Kenyan Premier League was 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 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 26 August 2023 – 23 June 2024 |
| Champions | Gor Mahia (21st title) |
| Relegated | Muhoroni Youth Nzoia Sugar |
| CAF Champions League | Gor Mahia |
| Matches played | 162 |
| Goals scored | 317 (1.96 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Benson Omala (19 goals) |
← 2022–23 2024–25 →
All statistics correct as of complete. | |
Teams
editChanges from previous season
editPromotion and relegation
edit| Promoted from 2022–23 National Super League |
Relegated to 2023–24 National Super League |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gor Mahia (C) | 34 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 48 | 20 | +28 | 73 | Qualification to CAF Champions League qualifying first round |
| 2 | Tusker | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 47 | 26 | +21 | 65 | |
| 3 | Kenya Police | 34 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 42 | 28 | +14 | 57 | |
| 4 | Bandari | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 31 | 26 | +5 | 52 | |
| 5 | AFC Leopards | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 32 | 23 | +9 | 51 | |
| 6 | Nairobi City Stars | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 42 | 39 | +3 | 50 | |
| 7 | Kariobangi Sharks | 34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 44 | 34 | +10 | 48 | |
| 8 | Kakamega Homeboyz | 34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 33 | 28 | +5 | 48 | |
| 9 | Posta Rangers | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 31 | −1 | 48 | |
| 10 | Kenya Commercial Bank | 34 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 31 | 32 | −1 | 45 | |
| 11 | Bidco | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 36 | 38 | −2 | 44 | |
| 12 | Ulinzi | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 28 | −4 | 39 | |
| 13 | Murang'a SEAL | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 28 | 34 | −6 | 38 | |
| 14 | Shabana | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 38 | 45 | −7 | 38 | |
| 15 | FC Talanta | 34 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 35 | 48 | −13 | 37 | |
| 16 | Sofapaka | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 39 | 53 | −14 | 36 | Qualification for Relegation Play-Offs |
| 17 | Muhoroni Youth (R) | 34 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 35 | −11 | 32 | Relegation to Kenyan National Super League |
| 18 | Nzoia Sugar (R) | 34 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 24 | 60 | −36 | 22 |
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]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
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]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Results
editSeason statistics
editTop goalscorers
edit| Rank | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Benson Omala |
Gor Mahia | 19 |
| 2 | John Mark Makwatta |
Kariobangi Sharks | 16 |
 Tito Okello |
Police | ||
| 4 | Erick Kapaito |
Tusker | 12 |
| 5 | Austin Odhiambo |
Gor Mahia | 11 |
| 6 | Jacob Onyango |
Bidco United | 10 |
| 7 | Francis Kahiro |
Bandari | 9 |
| Darius Msagha |
Sofapaka |
Multiple hat-tricks
edit| Player | For | Against | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| John Mark Makwatta4 |
Kariobangi Sharks | Sofapaka | 5-2 | 11 May 2024 |
Attendances
edit| # | Football club | Average attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Leopards | 2,212 |
| 2 | Gor Mahia | 1,476 |
| 3 | Shabana FC | 1,047 |
| 4 | Nzoia Sugar | 498 |
| 5 | Nairobi City Stars | 452 |
| 6 | Murang'a SEAL | 405 |
| 7 | Kariobangi Sharks | 288 |
| 8 | Sofapaka | 268 |
| 9 | Tusker FC | 264 |
| 10 | KCB SC | 248 |
| 11 | Muhoroni Youth | 241 |
| 12 | Kakamega Homeboyz | 235 |
| 13 | FC Talanta | 218 |
| 14 | Kenya Police FC | 179 |
| 15 | Bidco United | 166 |
| 16 | Ulinzi Stars | 146 |
| 17 | Posta Rangers | 134 |
| 18 | Bandari | 129 |
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.