By Brian Rajula | May 24th 2026
Gor Mahia F.C. have officially been crowned the 2025/2026 SportPesa Premier League champions, securing a record-extending 22nd league title following AFC Leopards’ dramatic 2-1 defeat to APS Bomet FC on Saturday.
The result confirmed Gor Mahia as champions before the end of the season, sparking celebrations among K’Ogalo supporters across the country. AFC Leopards needed a positive result to keep the title race alive, but APS Bomet produced a determined performance to hand Ingwe a costly defeat and mathematically end their championship hopes.
Gor Mahia’s triumph once again underlines their dominance in Kenyan football history. The Green Army have enjoyed a strong and consistent campaign throughout the season, collecting crucial victories and maintaining their place at the summit of the table despite pressure from rivals AFC Leopards.
Under immense expectations from their passionate fanbase, Gor Mahia showed resilience, experience, and winning mentality across the campaign. Their performances in key fixtures proved decisive as they successfully held off competition from the chasing pack.
Winning the title for a 22nd time further cements Gor Mahia’s status as the most successful football club in Kenyan football history. The achievement also strengthens their legacy as one of East Africa’s football powerhouses.
For AFC Leopards, the defeat against APS Bomet was a painful blow after a spirited title challenge that had kept fans hopeful deep into the season. Despite the setback, Ingwe are expected to regroup and focus on finishing the season strongly.
Meanwhile, APS Bomet earned one of their biggest results of the campaign, upsetting AFC Leopards in a match that ultimately decided the destination of the league trophy.
Gor Mahia players and supporters are now expected to begin title celebrations as the club adds yet another chapter to its rich history. Attention will also shift toward preparations for continental football, with K’Ogalo set to represent Kenya once again on the African stage next season.
The 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League season will be remembered as another successful chapter for Gor Mahia, whose consistency and experience proved too strong for their rivals in the race for the crown.
