2016 in Kenyan football

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Football in Kenya
Season2016
Men's football
Premier League Tusker
National Super League Nzoia United
President's Cup Tusker
Top 8 Cup Muhoroni Youth
Super Cup Bandari
  2015 Flag of Kenya.svg 2017  

The following article is a summary of the 2016 football season in Kenya , which was the 52nd competitive season in its history.

Contents

Football Kenya Federation elections

On 10 February, the Football Kenya Federation held elections for a new president, vice-president and new members of the federation's National Executive Committee (NEC). Prior to the elections, three of the five candidates pulled out of the presidential race, [1] while incumbent president Sam Nyamweya announced his withdrawal during a speech made before voting began. [2]

A total of 77 delegates took part in the voting process, which took place at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi. [3]

National Executive Committee

Domestic leagues

Promotion and relegation

Premier League

The 2016 Kenyan Premier League season began on 13 February and ended on 29 October.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Tusker (C, Q)30171034025+1561Qualification to 2017 CAF Champions League
2 Gor Mahia 30151233514+2154 [lower-alpha 1]
3 Ulinzi Stars (Q)30111363525+1046 [lower-alpha 2] Qualification to 2017 CAF Confederation Cup
4 Posta Rangers 30101552215+745
5 Chemelil Sugar 3012992424045
6 Western Stima 30101463224+844
7 Mathare United 30111183329+444
8 Kakamega Homeboyz 30101282725+242
9 Sony Sugar 30109112321+239
10 Muhoroni Youth 30108122632638
11 Bandari 30910112831337
12 Thika United 30810122432834
13 A.F.C. Leopards 3089133238630 [lower-alpha 1]
14 Sofapaka 3075183440626
15 Ushuru (R)305111424421826Relegation to National Super League
16 Nairobi City Stars (R)303101717392219
Updated to match(es) played on 19 November 2016. Source: Kenyan Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. 1 2 On 26 May 2016 (matchday 15), A.F.C. Leopards and Gor Mahia were deducted 3 points each for hooliganism involved in their matches at home against Ulinzi Stars and away at Tusker, respectively. [4]
  2. Ulinzi Stars qualified for the 2017 CAF Confederation Cup as runners-up of the 2016 FKF President's Cup, which was won by league champions Tusker.

National Super League

The 2016 Kenyan National Super League season began on 19 March and ended on 10 December.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Nzoia United (C, P)3828827320+5392Promotion to Premier League
2 Kariobangi Sharks (P)38241135821+3783
3 Zoo Kericho (P)3824956628+3881
4 Nakumatt (P)3823876028+3277
5 Kenya Commercial Bank 3821894232+1071
6 Vihiga United 38181555324+2969
7 Palos 381513104640+658
8 Agrochemical 381411134236+653
9 Nairobi Stima 381313123935+452
10 Wazito 38149154042251
11 Bidco United 381312134235+751
12 MOYAS 3811121543541145
13 Police 3810121644591542
14 Modern Coast Rangers 381181935481341
15 Oserian 381011173238641
16 Nakuru AllStars 388131736521637
17 FC Talanta 385122122533127
18 St. Joseph 38682428663826
19 Ligi Ndogo (R)383132224603622Relegation to Division One
20 Shabana (R)38443029835416
Updated to match(es) played on 10 December 2016. Source: Kenyan National Super League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

Domestic cups

Super Cup

The 2016 Kenyan Super Cup match was played on 6 February between Gor Mahia, the 2015 Kenyan Premier League champions, and Bandari, the 2015 FKF President's Cup champions. Bandari won the match 1–0 after 90 minutes.

6 February 2016 (2016-02-06) Gor Mahia 0–1 Bandari Manyimbo, Mombasa
15:00 UTC+3 Report Kimani Soccerball shade.svg68'Stadium: Mombasa Municipal Stadium
Referee: Raymond Onyango

Top 8 Cup

The 2016 KPL Top 8 Cup began on 1 May and ended on 16 October.

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
        
Sofapaka 0
Muhoroni Youth 3
Muhoroni Youth 0 1 1
Ulinzi Stars 0 1 1
Ulinzi Stars 3
A.F.C. Leopards 2
Muhoroni Youth 1
Gor Mahia 0
Bandari 1
Tusker 2
Tusker 0 0 0
Gor Mahia 2 1 3
Gor Mahia 1
Ushuru 0

International club competitions

Champions League

The 2016 CAF Champions League began on 12 February and ended on 23 October. Gor Mahia represented Kenya in the competition, having won the 2015 Kenyan Premier League.

Preliminary round

In the preliminary round, Gor Mahia faced 2015 THB Champions League winners CNaPS Sport over two legs, played on 13 and 27 February. They were eliminated after losing 3–1 on aggregate.

13 February 2016 (2016-02-13) Gor Mahia Flag of Kenya.svg 1–2 Flag of Madagascar.svg CNaPS Sport Madaraka Estate, Nairobi
16:00 UTC+3 Agwanda Soccerball shade.svg42' (pen.) Report ?? Soccerball shade.svg13'
?? Soccerball shade.svg80'
Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
Referee: Mfaume Ali Nassoro (Tanzania)
27 February 2016 (2016-02-27) CNaPS Sport Flag of Madagascar.svg 1–0 Flag of Kenya.svg Gor Mahia Mahajanga, Boeny
14:30 UTC+3 Rakotoharimalala Soccerball shade.svg28' Report Stadium: Rabemananjara Stadium
Referee: Nelson Emile (Seychelles)

Confederation Cup

The 2016 CAF Confederation Cup began on 12 February and ended on 6 November. Bandari represented Kenya in the competition, having won the 2015 FKF President's Cup.

Preliminary round

In the preliminary round, Bandari faced 2015 Coupe du Congo champions FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo over two legs, played on 14 and 28 February. They were eliminated after losing 3–1 on aggregate.

National teams

Men's senior

Africa Cup of Nations qualification

The men's senior national team participated in qualification for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. They were drawn in Group E alongside Zambia, Congo and Guinea-Bissau.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau 631277010 Final tournament
2Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo 623197+29
3Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 61417707
4Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 61235725
Source: CAF
23 March 2016 (2016-03-23) Guinea-Bissau  Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg1–0Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Bissau, Bissau
16:00 UTC±0 Camara Soccerball shade.svg18' Report Stadium: Estádio 24 de Setembro
Referee: Kokou Fagla (Togo)
27 March 2016 (2016-03-27) Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg0–1Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau Madaraka Estate, Nairobi
16:00 UTC+3 Report Cícero Soccerball shade.svg81'Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
Referee: Norman Matemera (Zimbabwe)
5 June 2016 (2016-06-05) Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg2–1Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo Kasarani, Nairobi
15:00 UTC+3 Masika Soccerball shade.svg24'
Johanna Soccerball shade.svg67'
Report Oniangué Soccerball shade.svg19' (pen.)Stadium: Moi International Sports Centre
Referee: Joseph Lamptey (Ghana)
4 September 2016 (2016-09) Zambia  Flag of Zambia.svg1–1Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Ndola, Copperbelt
16:30 UTC+2 Kalaba Soccerball shade.svg87' Report Masika Soccerball shade.svg64'Stadium: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
Referee: Mahamadou Keita (Mali)

Other matches

The following is a list of all other matches played by the men's senior national team in 2016.

29 May 2016 (2016-05-29) Friendly Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg1–1Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania Kasarani, Nairobi
14:00 UTC+3 Wanyama Soccerball shade.svg38' Report Maguri Soccerball shade.svg33'Stadium: Moi International Sports Centre
31 May 2016 (2016-05-31) Friendly Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg1–1Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan Kasarani, Nairobi
14:00 UTC+3 Onyango Soccerball shade.svg90+4' Report Hamid Soccerball shade.svg24'Stadium: Moi International Sports Centre
4 October 2016 (2016-10-04) Friendly DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg0–1Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Lingwala, Kinshasa
18:30 UTC+3 Report Olunga Soccerball shade.svg65'Stadium: Stade des Martyrs

Women's senior

Africa Women Cup of Nations

The women's senior national team participated in the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations, which took place in Cameroon from 19 November to 3 December. The team made an appearance in the tournament for the first time in their history. [5]

Qualification
First round

In the first round, Kenya was to face DR Congo over two legs, to be played on 4–6 March and 18–20 March. However, Kenya received a walkover and advanced to the second round after DR Congo withdrew from the competition. [6]

Second round

In the second round, Kenya faced Algeria over two legs, played on 8 and 12 April. They qualified for the final tournament after drawing 3–3 on aggregate, but winning through the away goals rule.

8 April 2016 (2016-04-08) Algeria  Flag of Algeria.svg2–2Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Bologhine, Algiers
17:00 UTC+1 Bouhenni-Benziane Soccerball shade.svg28', 89' Report [7] Sekouane Soccerball shade.svg78' (o.g.)
Adoum Soccerball shade.svg84'
Stadium: Stade Omar Hamadi
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Alcidia Maria Silva dos Santos (Cape Verde)
12 April 2016 (2016-04-12) Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg1–1Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria Kasarani, Nairobi
15:00 UTC+3 Mango Soccerball shade.svg75' Report Bouhenni-Benziane Soccerball shade.svg22'Stadium: Moi International Sports Centre
Referee: Suavis Iratunga (Burundi)

3–3 on aggregate. Kenya qualify for final tournament on away goals.

Group stage

The draw for the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations took place on 18 September 2016 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. [8] Kenya were drawn in Group B alongside Nigeria, Mali and Ghana, [9] but exited the tournament after finishing fourth with no points from their 3 matches.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 3210111+107 Knockout stage
2Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 321073+47
3Flag of Mali.svg  Mali 310241063
4Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 300321080
Source: CAF (archived)
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
20 November 2016 (2016-11-20) Ghana  Flag of Ghana.svg3–1Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Limbe, Southwest
19:00 Suleman Soccerball shade.svg50'
Addo Soccerball shade.svg72', 90+1'
Report Akida Soccerball shade.svg23'Stadium: Stade Municipal de Limbe
Referee: Jeanne Ekoumou (Cameroon)
23 November 2016 (2016-11-23) Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg1–3Flag of Mali.svg  Mali Limbe, Southwest
19:00 Avilia Soccerball shade.svg80' Report Coulibaly Soccerball shade.svg36'
Touré Soccerball shade.svg50', 62' (pen.)
Stadium: Stade Municipal de Limbe
Referee: Salma Mukansanga (Rwanda)
26 November 2016 (2016-11-26) Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg0–4Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria Limbe, Southwest
19:00 Report Okobi Soccerball shade.svg3'
Ikidi Soccerball shade.svg7'
Oshoala Soccerball shade.svg53'
Oparanozie Soccerball shade.svg89'
Stadium: Stade Municipal de Limbe
Referee: Letticia Antonella Viana (Swaziland)

Men's under-20

Africa U-20 Cup of Nations qualification

The men's national under-20 team participated in qualification for the 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

First round

In the first round, Kenya was facing Sudan over two legs, to be played on 3 and 23 April. However, on 20 April, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Kenya's disqualification for fielding five players born before January 1997 in the first leg. [10]

3 April 2016 (2016-04-03) Sudan  Flag of Sudan.svg1–1Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Al-Arda, Khartoum
20:00 UTC+3 Motwakil Soccerball shade.svg?' Report Nondi Soccerball shade.svg?'Stadium: Al-Merrikh Stadium
Referee: Biruk Kassaun (Ethiopia)
23 April 2016 (2016-04-23) Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svgCancelledFlag of Sudan.svg  Sudan Madaraka Estate, Nairobi
15:00 UTC+3 Report Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
Referee: Mahmoud Zakaria El Banna (Egypt)

Kenya disqualified from competition. Sudan advance to second round.

Boys' under-17

Africa U-17 Cup of Nations qualification

The boys' national under-17 team participated in qualification for the 2017 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.

First round

In the first round, Kenya was to face Malawi over two legs, to be played on 24 June and 1 July. However, the Football Association of Malawi announced that their team withdrew from the competition, allowing Kenya to progress to the second round by default. [11]

Second round

In the second round, Kenya faced Cameroon over two legs, played on 5 and 20 August. They were eliminated after losing 9–1 on aggregate.

5 August 2016 (2016-08-05) Cameroon  Flag of Cameroon.svg7–0Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Limbe, Southwest
15:00 UTC+1 Sakava Soccerball shade.svg9'
Zobo Soccerball shade.svg10'
Bella Soccerball shade.svg34', 67'
Abessolo Soccerball shade.svg39'
Ndzie Soccerball shade.svg45', 50'
Match report
News report
Stadium: Stade Municipal de Limbe
Referee: Ruzindana Nsoro (Rwanda)
20 August 2016 (2016-08-20) Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg1–2Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon Kasarani, Nairobi
15:00 UTC+3 Machaka Soccerball shade.svg11' Report Zobo Soccerball shade.svg56'
Abessolo Soccerball shade.svg71'
Stadium: Moi International Sports Centre
Referee: Farah Aden Ali (Djibouti)

COSAFA Under-17 Championship

Kenya was invited to participate in the 5th edition of the COSAFA Cup, which is being hosted by Mauritius and ran from 22 to 31 July. They finished fourth in the competition after losing 2–0 to Malawi in the third place playoff.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 3300100+109Disqualified [lower-alpha 1]
2Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 320174+36Advance to semi-finals
3Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 310221083
4Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar 30032750
Updated to match(es) played on 26 July 2016. Source: COSAFA
Notes:
  1. Zambia was disqualified from the competition for fielding two over-age players during the tournament. [12]
22 July 2016 (2016-07-22) Zambia  Flag of Zambia.svg4–0Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Stade St Francois Xavier, Port Louis
12:00 Mulilo Soccerball shade.svg4', 13'
Kola Soccerball shade.svg37'
Nkandu Soccerball shade.svg43'
Report Referee: Christopher Harrison (South Africa)
24 July 2016 (2016-07-24) Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg2–1Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar Stade St Francois Xavier, Port Louis
12:00 Mukuria Soccerball shade.svg25', 41' (pen.) Report Mosa Soccerball shade.svg20' (pen.)Referee: Patrice Milazar (Mauritius)
26 July 2016 (2016-07-26) Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg5–0Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Stade St Francois Xavier, Port Louis
15:00 Chizuze Soccerball shade.svg19'
P. Banda Soccerball shade.svg52', 59', 89'
Madinga Soccerball shade.svg64'
Report Referee: Andofetra Rakotojaona (Madagascar)
29 July 2016 (2016-07-29) Semi-finals South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg4–0Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Stade George V, Curepipe
13:00 Mkhize Soccerball shade.svg10'
Le Roux Soccerball shade.svg29'
Mchilizeli Soccerball shade.svg36'
Dladla Soccerball shade.svg73'
Report Referee: Patrice Milazar (Mauritius)
31 July 2016 (2016-07-31) Third place playoff Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg0–2Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi Stade George V, Curepipe
13:00 report P. Banda Soccerball shade.svg58'
Madinga Soccerball shade.svg87'
Referee: Keren Treddy Yocette (Seychelles)

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