2017 in Kenyan football

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The following article is a summary of the 2017 football season in Kenya , which is the 53rd competitive season in its history.

Contents

Domestic leagues

Promotion and relegation

Premier League

The 2017 Kenyan Premier League season began on 11 March and is scheduled to end on 18 November.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Gor Mahia (C, Q)3422845322+3174Qualification for 2018 CAF Champions League
2 Sofapaka 34151094831+1755
3 Kariobangi Sharks 34131384226+1652
4 Posta Rangers 34111852822+651
5 Kakamega Homeboyz 34121483023+750
6 Tusker 34148123334150
7 Ulinzi Stars 341212103729+848
8 A.F.C. Leopards (Q)34129132628245Qualification for 2018 CAF Confederation Cup [lower-alpha 1]
9 Nzoia Sugar 341111124140+144
10 Bandari 34127153433+143
11 SoNy Sugar 341013113130+143
12 Zoo Kericho 349131239491040
13 Mathare United 34815113236439
14 Chemelil Sugar 34815112834639
15 Nakumatt 34109153341839Relegation to National Super League
16 Thika United 34814122736938
17 Western Stima 349111431411038
18 Muhoroni Youth 345101927653825
Updated to match(es) played on 18 November 2017. Source: Soccerway.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) playoff.
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Notes:
  1. A.F.C. Leopards qualified for the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup as winners of the 2017 FKF President's Cup.

International club competitions

Champions League

The 2017 CAF Champions League began on 10 February and is scheduled to end on 5 November. Tusker represented Kenya in the competition, having won the 2016 Kenyan Premier League.

Preliminary round

In the preliminary round, Tusker faced 2015–16 Mauritian League winners AS Port-Louis 2000 over two legs, played on 11 and 19 February. They were eliminated after losing 3–2 on aggregate.

11 February 2017 (2017-02-11) Tusker Flag of Kenya.svg 1–1 Flag of Mauritius.svg AS Port-Louis 2000 Kasarani, Nairobi
15:00  UTC+3
  • Batambuze Soccerball shade.svg29'
Report
Stadium: Moi International Sports Centre
Referee: Belay Tadesse (Ethiopia)
19 February 2017 (2017-02-19) AS Port-Louis 2000 Flag of Mauritius.svg 2–1 Flag of Kenya.svg Tusker Curepipe, Plaines Wilhems
15:15  UTC+4
Report
Stadium: Stade George V
Referee: Andofetra Rakotojaona (Madagascar)

Confederation Cup

The 2017 CAF Confederation Cup began on 10 February and is scheduled to end on 26 November. Ulinzi Stars represented Kenya in the competition, having lost the 2016 FKF President's Cup final to league champions Tusker.

Preliminary round

In the preliminary round, Ulinzi Stars faced 2016 Libyan Cup runners-up Al-Hilal Benghazi over two legs, played on 10 and 18 February. They advanced to the first round after winning 5–4 on penalties, having drawn 1–1 on aggregate.

10 February 2017 (2017-02-10) Al-Hilal Benghazi Flag of Libya.svg 1–0 Flag of Kenya.svg Ulinzi Stars Al Salam City, Cairo (Egypt) [note 1]
16:00  UTC+2 Report Stadium: Al Salam Stadium
Referee: Haythem Guirat (Tunisia)

First round

In the first round, Ulinzi Stars faced 2015–16 Egyptian Premier League second runners-up Smouha over two legs, played on 10 and 18 March. They were eliminated after losing 4–3 on aggregate.

10 March 2017 (2017-03-10) Smouha Flag of Egypt.svg 4–0 Flag of Kenya.svg Ulinzi Stars Borg El Arab, Alexandria
18:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Borg El Arab Stadium
Referee: Mahmood Ali Mahmood Ismail (Sudan)
18 March 2017 (2017-03-18) Ulinzi Stars Flag of Kenya.svg 3–0 Flag of Egypt.svg Smouha Machakos, Machakos
15:00  UTC+3
Report Stadium: Kenyatta Stadium
Referee: Jean Claude Ishimwe (Rwanda)

National teams

Men's senior

Africa Cup of Nations qualification

The men's senior national team is participating in qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. They were drawn in Group F alongside Ghana, Ethiopia and Sierra Leone.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 430181+79 Final tournament
2Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 421141+37
3Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 4013010101
4Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone 00000000Disqualified [lower-alpha 1]
Source: CAF
Notes:
  1. On 30 November 2018, the CAF decided to disqualify Sierra Leone from the qualifiers, and all their matches were annulled, due to FIFA's suspension of the Sierra Leone Football Association on 5 October 2018. [1]
10 June 2017 (2017-06-10) Sierra Leone  Flag of Sierra Leone.svg2–1Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Congo Town, Freetown
16:30  UTC±0
Report
Stadium: National Stadium
Referee: Ferdinand Udoh (Nigeria)

Other matches

The following is a list of all other matches (to be) played by the men's senior national team in 2017.

23 March 2017 (2017-03-23) Friendly Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg1–1Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Machakos, Machakos
12:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Kenyatta Stadium
26 March 2017 (2017-03-26) Friendly Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg2–1Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo Machakos, Machakos
13:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Kenyatta Stadium
2 September 2017 (2017-09-02) Friendly Mozambique  Flag of Mozambique.svg1–1Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Zimpeto, Maputo
19:00 UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Estádio do Zimpeto
5 October 2017 (2017-10-05) Friendly Iraq  Flag of Iraq.svg2–1Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Basra, Basra
19:00 UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Basra Sports City
8 October 2017 (2017-10-08) Friendly Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg1–0Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi
15:30 UTC+7
Report Stadium: SCG Stadium

Women's senior

COSAFA Women's Championship

The women's senior national team was invited to participate in the 2017 COSAFA Women's Championship, which took place in Zimbabwe from 13 to 24 September 2017.

Group stage

Kenya was drawn in Group B alongside Mauritius, Mozambique and Swaziland. They advanced to the knockout stage after finishing top of the group with 9 points from 3 games.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya (G)3300172+159Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Eswatini.svg  Swaziland 311153+24
3Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 31117704
4Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius 3003017170
Source: [ citation needed ]
(G) Guests
14 September 2017 (2017-09-14) Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg5–2Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique Bulawayo, Bulawayo
16:30 UTC+2
Report
  • Lucia Soccerball shade.svg9'
  • Cidalia Soccerball shade.svg49'
Stadium: Luveve Stadium
16 September 2017 (2017-09-16) Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg11–0Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius Bulawayo, Bulawayo
10:30 UTC+2
Report Stadium: Luveve Stadium
18 September 2017 (2017-09-18) Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg1–0Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini Bulawayo, Bulawayo
14:00 UTC+2
Report Stadium: Luveve Stadium

Knockout stage

Kenya finished the knockout stage in fourth place after losing their semi-final to Zimbabwe and the bronze medal match to Zambia on penalties.

21 September 2017 (2017-09-21) Semi-final Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg0–4Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe Bulawayo, Bulawayo
16:00 UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Barbourfields Stadium
23 September 2017 (2017-09-23) Bronze medal match Zambia  Flag of Zambia.svg1–1
(4–2 p)
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Bulawayo, Bulawayo
13:00 UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Barbourfields Stadium
Penalties

Notes

  1. Teams from Libya were not allowed to host their home matches in their country due to security concerns.

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References

  1. "Sierra Leone disqualified from Total AFCON 2019 qualifiers". CAF. 3 December 2018.