Football Kenya Federation president Hussein Mohammed has launched a full-throated appeal to fans to flood the stands and lift the noise as the Sportpesa League returns with two high-stakes fixtures on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
A Call to the Nation
Taking to X, Mohammed urged supporters to turn matchdays into festivals of local football, urging everyone to back their teams in person or via live broadcasts.
“The Football Kenya Federation Premier League continues this Wednesday with two exciting fixtures. I urge fans across the country to come out in large numbers and support our clubs in the stadiums. For those unable to attend in person, the matches will be broadcast live on @AzamTVKenya and on the Azam app. Let’s keep building a stronger, more vibrant Kenyan football culture together,” he wrote, framing the weekend as a chance to rebuild pride and passion around the domestic game.
Fixtures to Watch
At Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Gor Mahia will host Murang’a SEAL with a 4:00 pm kick-off, while earlier at Police Sacco, defending champions Kenya Police FC take on Mara Sugar at 2:00 pm. Both matches promise drama and momentum shifts as the title race and midtable battles heat up.
Reform Rhetoric and Football Ambition
Mohammed’s rallying cry comes amid his broader push for sweeping reforms at the FKF. He has been vocal about stamping out complacency and raising standards across the sport, warning that change will be difficult but necessary. “For too long, we have normalised and tolerated low standards in our institutions. This must stop. The reform agenda shall be a painful process that will take time, but it can and must be done,” he declared.
Stakes for the Big Clubs
For Gor Mahia, the Kasarani clash is more than three points — it’s a chance to close the gap on league leaders AFC Leopards. A victory would see K’Ogalo leap level on 30 points with Ingwe, who thrashed Tusker FC 4-0 on Sunday. Gor Mahia arrive after a stubborn 0-0 draw with Shabana FC, while Murang’a SEAL are buoyed by a 2-0 win over Mathare United, sitting ninth with 21 points.
Head coach Charles Akonnor took positives from the goalless trip to Gusii, praising his side’s resilience in a tough away fixture.
Form Lines and Recovery Missions
Gor Mahia will be hunting for goals after failing to score following their four-goal romp against Kariobangi Sharks. Murang’a SEAL, meanwhile, will look to build on their recent confidence-boosting victory. At Police Sacco, Kenya Police FC aim to rebound from a 0-0 stalemate with KCB, desperate to reassert their title credentials.
Final Whistle
Mohammed’s message is simple and stirring: show up, make noise, and help write the next chapter of Kenyan football. With packed stands, live broadcasts and two compelling fixtures on the card, Wednesday promises to be a vivid reminder that the heartbeat of the nation’s game still pulses strongest at home.
