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The league was known as the '''Kenya National Football League''' from its creation in 1963 to 1996, the '''Kenyan Super League''' in 1973 and 1997 and, from 1998, the Kenyan Premier League. |
The league was known as the '''Kenya National Football League''' from its creation in 1963 to 1996, the '''Kenyan Super League''' in 1973 and 1997 and, from 1998, the Kenyan Premier League. |
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Revision as of 12:33, 15 September 2012
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| Founded | 1963 |
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| Country |  Kenya |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Number of clubs | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Division One |
| Domestic cup(s) | President's Cup Super Cup Top 8 Cup |
| International cup(s) | Champions League Confederation Cup |
| Current champions | Tusker (9th title) (2011) |
| Most championships | A.F.C. Leopards Gor Mahia (12 titles each) |
| TV partners | SuperSport Kiss TV |
| Website | www |
| Current: Current season | |
The Kenyan Premier League (also known as the Tusker Premier League for sponsorship reasons and the FKF Premier League) is the top level in the Kenyan football league system. It was formed in 1963 under the Kenya Football Federation but is now controlled by the Football Kenya Federation.
The league was mostly stable until the late 1990s and since then its performance has not been even average. Until today, many of the league clubs have little or no finances to support themselves. However, since SuperSport became an official league partner, the league has taken on a more serious role with teams becoming professional and the majority of the clubs managing to get shirt sponsorships. This has seen the level of competition improve compared to the past.
The most successful clubs in the league are A.F.C. Leopards and Gor Mahia who have both won the league title 12 times, though Gor Mahia were first to achieve the feat in 1995 (Leopards equalled them in 1998).
History
Origin
Following constant wrangles between the then football governing administration and the eventual deteriorating of the National Football League, participating clubs opted out and decided to form a company that would see the smooth running of the league in a professional and transparent manner. In 2003, the Kenyan Premier League was created and registered as a limited liability company whose ownership was shared amongst all the sixteen participating clubs and was to be affiliated to the Kenya Football Federation.
The league was known as the Kenya National Football League from its creation in 1963 to 1996, the Kenyan Super League in 1973 and 1997 and, from 1998, the Kenyan Premier League. The table shows the winners of the league since its inception.
Corporate structure
The Kenyan Premier League is operated and run as a private limited company incorporated in October 2003 under the Companies Act of Kenya. It is fully owned and managed by the 16 member clubs with each club being a shareholder. It is affiliated to Football Kenya Limited, which is also a shareholder and voting member of the KPL Board of directors. Non-voting members include the Kenya Football Coaches Association and the Kenya Football Referees Association.
The current CEO is Jack Oguda and Frank Okoth is the current COO and LNO, but is also in charge of logistics.
Sponsorships
The improved level of competition and eventual attention given to the league by the fans has seen major companies in Kenya lining up to partner with clubs. At the moment, the league does not have a title sponsorship but it has a broadcasting deal with DStv. Umbro is the official referee kit supplier and is also the official ball provider.
On 21 August 2012 the Kenyan Premier League signed a KSh. 170 million (US$2.02 million; £1.28 million; €1.62 million) deal with East African Breweries to rename the league to the Tusker Premier League, the most lucrative deal in Kenyan football history.[1]
Competition
There are 16 clubs in the Kenyan Premier League. During the course of a season, from January to December, each club plays the others twice (a double round-robin system): once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents, for a total of 30 games. Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. No points are awarded for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, then goal difference, and then goals scored. At the end of each season, the club with the most points is crowned champion. If points are equal, the goal difference and then goals scored determine the winner. If still equal, teams are deemed to occupy the same position. If there is a tie for the championship, for relegation, or for qualification to other competitions, a play-off match at a neutral venue decides rank. The two lowest placed teams are relegated into FKF Division One and the top two teams from each zone (Zone A and Zone B, the Eastern and Western zones respectively) of Division One are promoted in their place.
Clubs
The league's most popular teams are rivals A.F.C. Leopards and Gor Mahia, who have both won the title 12 times and have both been in the league since it began in 1963.
| Club |
Position in 2011 |
Number of top division titles |
Last top division title |
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| A.F.C. Leopards | 5th | 12 | 1998 |
| Chemelil Sugar | 8th | 0 | n/a |
| Gor Mahia | 4th | 12 | 1995 |
| Karuturi Sports | 13th | 0 | n/a |
| KCB | 9th | 0 | n/a |
| Mathare United | 12th | 1 | 2008 |
| Muhoroni Youth | 1st in the KFF Nationwide League | 0 | n/a |
| Nairobi City Stars | 14th | 0 | n/a |
| Oserian | 1st in the FKL Nationwide League | 2 | 2002 |
| Rangers | 7th | 0 | n/a |
| Sofapaka | 3rd | 1 | 2009 |
| Sony Sugar | 6th | 1 | 2006 |
| Thika United | 10th | 0 | n/a |
| Tusker | 1st | 9 | 2011 |
| Ulinzi Stars | 2nd | 4 | 2010 |
| Western Stima | 11th | 0 | n/a |
Managers
Managers in the league are involved in the regular running of their teams, including the training, team selection, and player acquisition. Their influence and popularity varies from club-to-club and is related to the ownership of the club and the relationship of the manager with fans.
Previous winners
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Source: RSSSF - Kenya - List of champions
* The 1971 season is not officially recognised.
Total titles won
| Club | Winners | Winning years |
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| A.F.C. Leopards | 12 | 1966, 1967, 1970, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1998 |
| Gor Mahia | 1968, 1974, 1976, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995 | |
| Tusker | 9 | 1972, 1977, 1978, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2007, 2011 |
| Ulinzi Stars | 4 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010 |
| Luo Union | 2 | 1964, 1975 |
| Nakuru AllStars | 1963, 1969 | |
| Oserian | 2001, 2002 | |
| Feisal | 1 | 1965 |
| Mathare United | 2008 | |
| Sofapaka | 2009 | |
| Sony Sugar | 2006 | |
| Utalii | 1997 |
Top scorers in recent seasons
"This man was a like a lion my friend, he had no mercy with goalkeepers. Most of them used to run away from goal when they see him because he would kill you with the shots. There was no joke. He was on fire. Leave alone the kids of nowadays; you score only 12 goals and you're top scorer? Our days were tough."
The league's all-time top scorer is Maurice Ochieng, who completed the 1976 season with 26 goals for Gor Mahia.[3] His former teammate, Joe Kadenge, praised him as a lethal striker in front of goal.[2]
| Year | Player | Club | Goals |
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| 2008 | Francis Ouma
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Mathare United | 15 |
| 2009 | John Baraza
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Sofapaka | 15 |
| 2010 | |||
| 2011 | Hugo Nzangu
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Sony Sugar | 10 |
See also
References
- ^ "KPL now Tusker PL in Sh170m deal". 98.4 Capital FM. 21 August 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ^ a b Dennis Machio (24 October 2010). "Kenya's all time top scorer Maurice Sonyi honored". Retrieved 15 July 2012. (Portion of Joe Kadenge quote translated from Swahili)
- ^ James Waindi. "Sonyi fears his son Ochieng' will down Gor Mahia". Retrieved 15 July 2012.
External links
- Kenyan Premier League - Official website
- Kenyan Premier League at Futaa.com
- Kenyan Premier League at FIFA
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