2014 in Kenyan football

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Football in Kenya
Season2014
Men's football
Premier League Gor Mahia
National Super League Posta Rangers
(Zone A)
Shabana (Zone B)
President's Cup Sofapaka
Top 8 Cup Tusker
Super Cup Cancelled
←  2013 Flag of Kenya.svg 2015  →

The following article is a summary of the 2014 football season in Kenya , which is the 51st competitive season in its history.

Contents

The announcement of the men's under-17 national team's failure to participate in their 2015 African U-17 Championship qualification match against South Sudan was met very negatively by Kenyan football fans, and questioned the administration of current Football Kenya Federation president Sam Nyamweya. [1]

Domestic leagues

Changes in the football league system

On 10 July 2013, it was announced that the Football Kenya Federation introduced a new league system to take effect from the beginning of the season. [2] This involved the introduction and scrapping of a few leagues, and the re-organisation of the system. For the 2015 season, the Kenyan Premier League will be contested by 18 teams. [3]

LevelLeague/Division(s)
1
Premier League 		Premier League
16 clubs
2
Super League 		Zone A
12 clubs		Zone B
12 clubs
3
Division One 		Zone A
20 clubs		Zone B
20 clubs
4
Provincial Leagues 		Nyanza League
20 clubs		 Western League
20 clubs		 Rift Valley League
20 clubs		 Central League
20 clubs		 Nairobi League
20 clubs		 Eastern League
20 clubs		 North Eastern League
20 clubs		 Coast League
20 clubs
5
County
Champions League 		Baringo League Bomet League Bungoma League Busia League Embu League Garissa League Isiolo League Kiambu League
Elgeyo-Marakwet League Homa Bay League Kajiado League Kakamega League Kilifi League Kirinyaga League Kitui League Kwale League
Kericho League Kisii League Kisumu League Laikipia League Lamu League Machakos League Makueni League Mandera League
Migori League Nakuru League Nandi League Narok League Marsabit League Meru League Mombasa League Murang'a League
Nyamira League Samburu League Siaya League Trans-Nzoia League Nairobi A. League Nairobi B. League Nyandarua League Nyeri League
Turkana League Uasin Gishu League Vihiga League West Pokot League Taita-Taveta League Tana River League Tharaka-Nithi League Wajir League
6
Sub-County Leagues 		Sub-County Leagues

Promotion and relegation

Premier League

The 2014 Kenyan Premier League season began on 15 February and ended on 8 November.

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Gor Mahia (C)3017944321+2260Qualification for 2015 CAF Champions League
2 Sofapaka 3016954927+2257Qualification for 2015 CAF Confederation Cup [lower-alpha 1]
3 Tusker 30141154225+1753
4 Ulinzi Stars 30121533320+1351
5 Chemelil Sugar 30121262416+848
6 SoNy Sugar 3091472721+641 [lower-alpha 2]
7 A.F.C. Leopards 30101193025+541 [lower-alpha 2]
8 Muhoroni Youth 301010102328−540
9 Thika United 3091293131039
10 Mathare United 30108121925−638
11 Western Stima 3099122633−736
12 Ushuru 30103172240−1833
13 Bandari 30515102329−630
14 Kenya Commercial Bank 3078153039−929
15 Nairobi City Stars (R)30412141835−1724Relegation to 2015 National Super League
16 Nakuru AllStars (R)3038191338−2517
Updated to match(es) played on 8 November 2014. Source: Kenyan Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ↑ Sofapaka qualified for the 2015 CAF Confederation Cup as winners of the 2014 FKF President's Cup.
  2. 1 2 Sony Sugar were awarded 3 points and 2 goals after AFC Leopards failed to turn up for their match scheduled for 10 December.

National Super League

The 2014 Kenyan National Super League season began on 15 March and concluded on 2 November.

Zone A

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Posta Rangers (C, P)2217324013+2754Promotion to 2015 Kenyan Premier League [lower-alpha 1]
2 Nakumatt (P)2213542610+1644
3 FC Talanta 2211653019+1139
4 Oserian 228772420+431
5 Nairobi Stima 228772018+231
6 Ligi Ndogo 2261062121028
7 Bidco United 226971718−127
8 Kariobangi Sharks 225981925−624
9 MOYAS 2265111722−523
10 Modern Coast Rangers 224991119−821
11 Administration Police (R)2247111127−1619Relegation to 2015 FKF Division One
12 Mahakama (R)2235141539−2414
Updated to match(es) played on 2 November 2014. Source: Kenyan National Super League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ↑ The winners of the 2014 FKF President's Cup will qualify for the 2015 CAF Confederation Cup.

Zone B

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Agrochemical 161132217+1436Promotion to 2015 Kenyan Premier League [lower-alpha 1]
2 Kakamega Homeboyz 141022239+1432
3 Zoo Kericho 1410132814+1431
4 Shabana 159152311+1228
5 West Kenya Sugar 168441912+728
6 St. Joseph 14662139+424
7 Finlays Horticulture 146261311+220
8 Nzoia United 155551616020
9 Busia United Stars 155281120−917
10 G.F.C. 105 151311721−146
11 Vegpro 140311726−193Relegation to 2015 FKF Division One
12 Rift Valley United 141013530−253
Updated to match(es) played on 6 September 2014. Source: Kenyan National Super League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Notes:
  1. ↑ The winners of the 2014 FKF President's Cup will qualify for the 2015 CAF Confederation Cup.

Domestic cups

President's Cup

The 2014 FKF President's Cup began on 26 April and ended on 15 November.

Third round Fourth round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
               
A.F.C. Leopards 3
Mathare United 2
A.F.C. Leopards 2
Ligi Ndogo 0
Ligi Ndogo 3
Zoo Kericho 0
A.F.C. Leopards 3
Tusker 2
Mumbi Nationale 0
Ulinzi Stars 6
Ulinzi Stars 1 (3)
Tusker 1 (5)
Nakumatt 2
Tusker 6
A.F.C. Leopards 0
Sofapaka 2
Top Fry AllStars 0
Intercity 2
Intercity 0 (5)
Administration Police 0 (6)
FC Talanta 1
Administration Police 2
Administration Police 1
Sofapaka 3
Nyakach United 1
Muhoroni Youth 3
Muhoroni Youth 1
Sofapaka 2
Sofapaka 6
Rift Valley United 0
Sofapaka 2
Posta Rangers 1
Gor Mahia 1 (2)
G.F.C. 105 1 (4)
G.F.C. 105 0
Bandari 2
Bandari (w/o) 2
Finlays Horticulture 0
Bandari 0
Posta Rangers 1
Posta Rangers 4
Ulinzi Warriors 0
Posta Rangers 2
Chemelil Sugar 0
Chemelil Sugar 1
MOYAS 0
Posta Rangers 0 (10)
West Kenya Sugar 0 (9)0
Kakamega Homeboyz 1 (0)
Shabana 1 (3)
Shabana 1
Agrochemical 3
Agrochemical 1
Nairobi Stima 0
Agrochemical 0
West Kenya Sugar 1
Nairobi City Stars 1
Wazito 2
Wazito 1 (4)
West Kenya Sugar 1 (5)
West Kenya Sugar 2
Imara United 0

Super Cup

The 2014 Kenyan Super Cup match to be contested by 2013 Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia and the 2013 FKF President's Cup champions A.F.C. Leopards was cancelled by the Football Kenya Federation due to a lack of sponsors. [4] [5]

Top 8 Cup

The 2014 KPL Top 8 Cup began on 5 April and concluded on 15 June.

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
        
Sofapaka 1 (4)
Tusker 1 (5)
Tusker 1 1 2
Gor Mahia 0 1 1
Gor Mahia 2
Thika United 1
Tusker 2
A.F.C. Leopards 1
A.F.C. Leopards 1
Bandari 0
A.F.C. Leopards 1 3 4
K.C.B. 1 0 1
K.C.B. 2
Ulinzi Stars 1

International club competitions

Champions League

The 2014 CAF Champions League began on 7 February and is scheduled to end on 2 November. Gor Mahia represented Kenya in the competition, having won the 2013 Kenyan Premier League.

Preliminary round

In the preliminary round, Gor Mahia faced 2012–13 Gabon Championnat National D1 champions US Bitam over two legs, played on 8 and 16 February.

8 February 2014 Gor Mahia Flag of Kenya.svg 1 – 0 Flag of Gabon.svg US Bitam Madaraka Estate, Nairobi
16:00 UTC+3 Sserunkuma Soccerball shade.svg75' (pen.) Report Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
Referee: Denis Batte (Uganda)
16 February 2014 US Bitam Flag of Gabon.svg 1 – 0
(2 – 4 p)		 Flag of Kenya.svg Gor Mahia Bitam, Gabon
UnidentifiedSoccerball shade.svg12' Report Stadium: Stade Gaston Peyrille
Penalties
Soccerball shad check.svg Walusimbi
Soccerball shad check.svg Salim
Soccerball shad check.svg Shakava
Soccerball shad check.svg Mutiso

1–1 on aggregate. Gor Mahia won the penalty shoot-out and advanced to the first round.

First round

In the first round, Gor Mahia faced 2012–13 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 runners-up and 2011 CAF Champions League winners Espérance de Tunis over two legs, played on 1 and 10 March. They were eliminated from the competition, having lost 8–2 on aggregate.

Confederation Cup

The 2014 CAF Confederation Cup began on 7 February and is scheduled to end on 7 December. A.F.C. Leopards represented Kenya in the competition, having won the 2013 FKF President's Cup.

Preliminary round

In the preliminary round, A.F.C. Leopards faced 2013 Ethiopian Cup champions Defence over two legs, played on 9 and 16 February.

First round

In the first round, A.F.C. Leopards faced 2012–13 Nedbank Cup runners-up SuperSport United over two legs, played on 1 and 9 March. They were eliminated from the competition, having lost 4–2 on aggregate.

Kagame Interclub Cup

The 2014 Kagame Interclub Cup began on 8 August and ended on 24 August. Gor Mahia represented Kenya in the competition.

Group stage

In the group stage, Gor Mahia were drawn in Group B alongside Ugandan club Kampala Capital City Authority, Rwandan giants A.P.R., Burundian side Atlético Olympic and Djibouti Télécom of Djibouti. They were eliminated from the competition, having garnered only 2 points from a possible 12 from 4 matches, and finished bottom of their group.

Group B
Team
PldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala C.C.A. 430153+29
Flag of Rwanda.svg A.P.R. 421143+17
Flag of Burundi.svg Atlético Olympic 42023306
Flag of Djibouti.svg Djibouti Télécom 411256−14
Flag of Kenya.svg Gor Mahia 402257−22
Source: [ citation needed ]

National teams

Men's senior

Africa Cup of Nations qualification

The men's senior national team participated in qualification for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

First round

In the first round, Kenya faced Comoros over two legs, played on 17 and 31 May.

17 May 2014 Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg1 – 0Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros Madaraka Estate, Nairobi
16:00 UTC+3 Omolo Soccerball shade.svg35' Report Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
Referee: Wellington Kaoma (Zambia)
31 May 2014 Comoros  Flag of the Comoros.svg1 – 1Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Mitsamiouli, Grande Comore
15:00 UTC+3 Saandi Soccerball shade.svg72' Report Masika Soccerball shade.svg58'Stadium: Stade Said Mohamed Cheikh
Referee: Djamal Aden (Djibouti)
Second round

In the second round, Kenya faced Lesotho over two legs, played on 20 July and 3 August. Lesotho won 1–0 on aggregate and advanced to Group C in the group stage.

20 July 2014 Lesotho  Flag of Lesotho.svg1 – 0Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Maseru, Maseru District
16:00 UTC+2 Moletsane Soccerball shade.svg65' Report Stadium: Setsoto Stadium
Referee: Samuel Chirindza (Mozambique)
3 August 2014 Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg0 – 0Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho Madaraka Estate, Nairobi
16:00 UTC+3 Report Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
Referee: Aurélien Juenkou (Cameroon)

Friendlies

The following is a list of friendlies played by the men's senior national team in 2014.

5 March 2014 Sudan  Flag of Sudan.svgCancelledFlag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Al-Fashir, Sudan
20:00 UTC+3
15 July 2014 Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg0 – 0Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi Madaraka, Nairobi
17:00 UTC+3 Wanyama Red card.svg 59' Report Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
30 August 2014 Egypt  Flag of Egypt.svg1 – 0Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Aswan, Aswan
22:00 UTC+2 Gamal Soccerball shade.svg55' Report Stadium: Aswan Stadium

Women's senior

African Women's Championship qualification

The women's senior national team participated in qualification for the 2014 African Women's Championship.

First round

In the first round, Kenya faced Rwanda over two legs, played on 16 February and 1 March. They were eliminated on away goals rule, after drawing 2–2 on aggregate.

16 February 2014 Rwanda  Flag of Rwanda.svg1 – 0Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Nyamirambo, Kigali
15:30 UTC+2 Niyoyita Soccerball shade.svg29' Report Stadium: Stade Régional Nyamirambo

2–2 on aggregate. Rwanda win on away goals.

Men's under-20

African U-20 Championship qualification

The men's national under-20 team participated in qualification for the 2015 African U-20 Championship.

First round

In the first round, Kenya faced Tanzania over two legs, played on 6 and 27 April. They were eliminated, having lost the deciding penalty shoot-out after the match ended 0–0 on aggregate.

6 April 2014 Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg0 – 0Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania Machakos, Machakos
16:00 Report Stadium: Kenyatta Stadium

0–0 on aggregate. Tanzania win the penalty shoot-out and advance to the second round.

Friendlies

The following is a list of friendlies (to be) played by the men's national under-20 team in 2014.

Boys' under-17

African U-17 Championship qualification

The boys' national under-17 team was to participate in qualification for the 2015 African U-17 Championship, but the Football Kenya Federation withdrew the team from the competition, citing a "lack of funds" to send the team off to compete. The announcement was met very negatively by Kenyan football fans, who questioned the administration of current FKF president Sam Nyamweya. Among the concerned parties was former FC Talanta executive director Jérôme J. Dufourg, who claimed he was jailed and then deported from Kenya after speaking out against mismanagement of funds by the FKF in 2013. [1] This followed earlier pushes for Nyamweya's removal from several others as early as 2012, [6] [7] and anti-corruption investigations carried out against him and other FKF officials in 2013. [8] [9]

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