Kenya Premier League (KPL) alias Betking Premier League 2020-2021 fixtures are out
Goal Kenya.
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) governing council has confirmed the upcoming 2020-21 season will kick off in November.
According to a statement obtained by Goal, the governing council which met on Friday, October 9, 2020, has decided to commence the league which was halted in mid-March owing to the coronavirus pandemic and that the fixtures will be released on Wednesday.
“This was informed by the need to ensure completion of the 2020-21 league season in good time and in line with the global football calendar.
“The progress of the pre-season training sessions by the league clubs that is currently ongoing and with the successful international friendly between Kenya and Zambia while observing the Ministry of Health protocols has laid the positive ground for the safe resumption of the league.
The statement continued: “The general council remains cognizant of the Covid-19 situation in the country and has put in measures that will ensure the league will be conducted within the existing health regulations in the country to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all those involved.
“The general council wishes to see the commencement of the 2020-21 season with a league kick-off match on Friday, November 20, 2020, because beyond that date it will be impossible to commence and complete the league, in this effect the Premier League will release the draft 2020-21 fixtures on October 14, 2020, in order to enable the clubs to plan for the season ahead.”
The Kenyan league was ended prematurely in mid-March after the country registered its first case of the coronavirus, and the FKF moved to declare Gor Mahia as champions and also promoted Nairobi City Stars and Bidco United.
Already teams have started training anticipating for the government to lift the ban on football and social gatherings, which was effected last month until further notice.
Gor Mahia were the first team to resume training as they will also take part in the Caf Champions League after being declared champions for the fourth season in a row.
2020/21 Betking Premier League draft fixtures released
October 15, 2020 10:50 am FKF Communications 0
The BetKing Premier League Governing Council has released draft fixtures for the 2020/21 season, tentatively scheduled to kick off on November 21, 2020
The first game of the season will be a match pitting Mathare United against Kakamega Homeboyz at the Kasarani Stadium.
Defending champions, Gor Mahia hope to continue their winning streak as they kick off this season with a game against Tusker which was third with 46 points in the last season while their arch rivals, AFC Leopards hope to start off the season on the right foot in their game against Western Stima on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the newly renovated Nyayo Stadium.
Newly promoted teams, City Stars and Bidco United are set to be the main headliners on Sunday as they are set to play against Nzoia Sugar and Posta Rangers respectively while Vihiga United and Kisumu AllStars are set to play against each other in the NSL play-offs to determine who gets promoted to the top tier league and play against Ulinzi Stars at Afraha Stadium on Sunday.
the 18 Teams are
Round 1 Fixtures
Saturday
footballkenya.org
Lets go Sofapaka.
Goal Kenya.
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) governing council has confirmed the upcoming 2020-21 season will kick off in November.
According to a statement obtained by Goal, the governing council which met on Friday, October 9, 2020, has decided to commence the league which was halted in mid-March owing to the coronavirus pandemic and that the fixtures will be released on Wednesday.
“This was informed by the need to ensure completion of the 2020-21 league season in good time and in line with the global football calendar.
“The progress of the pre-season training sessions by the league clubs that is currently ongoing and with the successful international friendly between Kenya and Zambia while observing the Ministry of Health protocols has laid the positive ground for the safe resumption of the league.
The statement continued: “The general council remains cognizant of the Covid-19 situation in the country and has put in measures that will ensure the league will be conducted within the existing health regulations in the country to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all those involved.
“The general council wishes to see the commencement of the 2020-21 season with a league kick-off match on Friday, November 20, 2020, because beyond that date it will be impossible to commence and complete the league, in this effect the Premier League will release the draft 2020-21 fixtures on October 14, 2020, in order to enable the clubs to plan for the season ahead.”
The Kenyan league was ended prematurely in mid-March after the country registered its first case of the coronavirus, and the FKF moved to declare Gor Mahia as champions and also promoted Nairobi City Stars and Bidco United.
Already teams have started training anticipating for the government to lift the ban on football and social gatherings, which was effected last month until further notice.
Gor Mahia were the first team to resume training as they will also take part in the Caf Champions League after being declared champions for the fourth season in a row.
FKF Premier League kick-off date set, fixtures out on Wednesday | Goal.com
The FKF has confirmed the 2020-21 FKF Premier League will kick off on November 20, 2020, with one match.
www.goal.com
2020/21 Betking Premier League draft fixtures released
October 15, 2020 10:50 am FKF Communications 0
The BetKing Premier League Governing Council has released draft fixtures for the 2020/21 season, tentatively scheduled to kick off on November 21, 2020
The first game of the season will be a match pitting Mathare United against Kakamega Homeboyz at the Kasarani Stadium.
Defending champions, Gor Mahia hope to continue their winning streak as they kick off this season with a game against Tusker which was third with 46 points in the last season while their arch rivals, AFC Leopards hope to start off the season on the right foot in their game against Western Stima on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the newly renovated Nyayo Stadium.
Newly promoted teams, City Stars and Bidco United are set to be the main headliners on Sunday as they are set to play against Nzoia Sugar and Posta Rangers respectively while Vihiga United and Kisumu AllStars are set to play against each other in the NSL play-offs to determine who gets promoted to the top tier league and play against Ulinzi Stars at Afraha Stadium on Sunday.
the 18 Teams are
- AFC Leopards
- BandariBandari
- Bidco United
- Gor Mahia
- Kakamega Homeboyz
- Kariobangi Sharks
- KCB
- Kisumu All Stars
- Mathare United
- Nairobi City Stars
- Nzoia Sugar
- Posta Rangers
- Sofapaka
- Tusker
- Ulinzi Stars
- Wazito
- Western Stima
- Zoo
Round 1 Fixtures
Saturday
- Mathare United vs Kakamega Homeboyz (Kasarani Stadium, 2 pm)
- Kariobangi Sharks vs Wazito (Kasarani Stadium, 4:15 pm)
- Tusker vs Gor Mahia (Kinoru Stadium, 4:00 pm)
- Bandari vs Zoo (Mbaraki Grounds, 4:00 pm)
- AFC Leopards vs Western Stima (Nyayo Stadium, 4:15 pm)
- Nairobi City Stars vs Nzoia Sugar (Nyayo Stadium, 2 pm)
- Sofapaka vs KCB (Narok Stadium, 3 pm)
- Ulinzi Stars vs Kisumu All Stars/ Vihiga United (Afraha Stadium, 3 pm)
- Posta Rangers vs Bidco United (Kenyatta Stadium, 3 pm)
2020/21 Betking Premier League draft fixtures released
The BetKing Premier League Governing Council has released draft fixtures for the 2020/21 season, tentatively scheduled to kick off on November 21, 2020
footballkenya.org
Lets go Sofapaka.
