Football action resumes this weekend as the SportPesa League returns following a week-long suspension in honour of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga. With emotions still running deep across the nation, clubs now refocus on the pitch as Round Five fixtures roll out from Friday through Sunday.
Newly promoted Nairobi United have made an impressive start to life among the elite, carrying their fine domestic form into continental competition where they stunned Tunisian giants Étoile du Sahel 2–0 in the CAF Confederation Cup. They will not be in league action this weekend, alongside defending champions Kenya Police FC, who are representing Kenya in the CAF Champions League and suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Sudanese side Al Hilal Omdurman. Both teams are set to travel for their respective return legs, with Police FC facing Al Hilal on October 24 in Libya, while Nairobi United head to Sousse for their second leg against Étoile du Sahel on October 26. They will be involved in Gameweek 6 at end of the month 30th October with Nairobi united travelling to St Sebastian park , Sportpesa Arena Murang’a to face KCB as Police travel to Mbaraki to face Bandari Fc..
Elsewhere,Another promoted side APS Bomet have endured a difficult introduction to Premier League life, losing all three of their opening fixtures and sitting bottom with a –5 goal difference. They faces another stern test this weekend as they take on Kariobangi Sharks at Kasarani Annex.
The round kicks off on Friday, October 24, with Mara Sugar hosting Bidco United at Green Stadium, Awendo. Mara Sugar, fresh from a dramatic 2–1 victory over Ulinzi Stars before the break, will be aiming to continue their early momentum at home.
Saturday offers more action as Kakamega Homeboyz host Ulinzi Stars at Bukhungu Stadium from 2 PM, while AFC Leopards clash with KCB at Nyayo Stadium from 4 PM. Leopards, still chasing their first win of the season, have drawn all their matches so far , with frustrations boiling over in their last outing against Bandari FC, where furious fans demanded accountability from the technical bench and club management.
Sunday promises an exciting close to the round. Murang’a Seal play Tusker FC at the SportPesa Arena from 3 PM, Mathare United face Shabana FC at Gusii Stadium from 2 PM, and record league holders Gor Mahia meet current table-toppers Posta Rangers at Nyayo Stadium from 4 PM.
Posta Rangers head into the weekend unbeaten and full of confidence after shocking Shabana 2–1 away in Kisii last time out. Gor Mahia, meanwhile, will look to maintain their rhythm, buoyed by the attacking partnership between Felix Oluoch and Ghanaian forward Ebenezer Adukwaw , a duo that has quickly become central to their early-season form.
Fixtures
Round Six fixtures follow midweek, beginning Tuesday, October 28, as the SportPesa League regains momentum after a period of national reflection.
Current Table standings ahead of GW5/6
