Kenyan Football in Line for Its Own Fantasy League, Launches September 5th

For years, Kenyan football fans have been hooked on the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) – that global obsession where you turn into prime Pep Guardiola on your phone, picking 15-man squads and sweating over whether Salah, Joao Pedro or Haaland should be captain. Now, for the first time ever, Kenya is about to get its very own version.

Fantasy Kenyan Premier League (KFPL) officially goes live this Friday, September 5, 2025 at kplfantasy.com, perfectly timed with the closure of the KPL transfer window. By the weekend, fans will not only know which players belong to which clubs but also be able to draft them into their dream fantasy squads.

And if you’re wondering whether it feels like FPL – yes, it does. Almost identical, in fact, but with a Kenyan twist.

How KFPL Works

• 15-man squad: You’ll need 2 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 5 midfielders, and 3 forwards. Maximum of 3 players per club.
• Transfers: 2 free transfers each week, with extra ones costing -4 points. You can bank unused transfers (up to 6).
• Points system:
  • Goals: 7 (GK), 6 (DF), 5 (MF), 4 (FW)
  • Clean sheets: 4 (GK/DF), 1 (MF)
  • Assists: 3
  • Penalty save: 5
  • Penalty miss: -2
  • Cards: -1 (yellow), -3 (red)
  • Bonus: A match-winning goal earns 3 extra points (unique to KFPL!).
• Chips: Familiar FPL ones like Wildcard, Free Hit, Bench Boost are here, but KFPL also introduces two fresh ones:
  • Double Captain: Both captain and vice-captain get double points.
  • Super Sub: Your highest-scoring bench player replaces your lowest-scoring starter. Brutal but brilliant.
• Leagues: Just like EPL’s FPL, you’ll have the global overall league, team supporter leagues, gameweek-only leagues, and of course, the private leagues where the real bragging rights live.

The Most Expensive Stars

Based on last season’s stats and not the players’ historical data, the game developers have priced up the league’s biggest hitters.

At the very top end:

• Austine (Gor Mahia) – KES 10.5m
• Michira (Shabana FC) – KES 10.5m
• Muchiri (Ulinzi Stars) – KES 10.5m
• J. Kinyanjui (KCB) – KES 10.0m
• Beja (Bandari) – KES 10.0m
• E. Omondi (Kenya Police) – KES 9.5m

These names might not roll off the tongue like Salah or Haaland, but if you’ve followed the FKF Premier League, you know these are serious point machines. And now, you’ll get to crunch the numbers on them week after week.

Why This Is a Big Deal

Think about it: Kenyan football now has its own fantasy game. Fans won’t just watch their favorite clubs – they’ll live and breathe the league through player stats, tactical picks, and endless transfer debates. Suddenly, a Ulinzi Stars vs. Bandari clash could mean as much to your fantasy team as a Mashemeji derby.

It’s also a clever way to get fans more connected with the local league. Just like how EPL FPL has turned casual viewers into stat nerds, KFPL could do the same for Kenya. Imagine Kenyan fans arguing about who’s the better midfield pick between Beja and Muchiri, or whether Austine is “essential” at KES 10.5m. That’s the kind of buzz that grows the game.

The timing feels perfect too. Kenya’s CHAN 2024 squad gave us a memorable run to the last eight, rekindling national pride. KFPL builds on that momentum, giving fans another way to engage with football beyond just 90 minutes.

Notably, this is very much a fan-led project. The creator told me the rules are “pretty much similar” to EPL’s FPL, with tweaks to make the Kenyan game more exciting:

• Rewarding match-winning goals (because KPL games can be cagey and low-scoring).
• Introducing new chips like Super Sub and Double Captain.
• Keeping prizes modest at first (this isn’t a betting site, it’s about community fun), but hinting that partnerships with clubs or FKF could bring bigger rewards down the line.

And yes, there’s only a website version for now. No app yet, but if fans show up in numbers, one will likely follow.

Official KPL Fantasy Launch Date is September 5th

From September 5th, you’ll be able to create your KFPL account, pick your squad with a KES 100m budget, and join leagues. The first gameweek deadline will be tied to kickoff of the opening KPL fixtures.

So, Kenyan football fans, it’s time to sharpen your fantasy skills. Forget just captaining Haaland – now you’ll have to decide whether Austine is worth the armband, whether Omondi is a budget gem, or if your “dust defense line” needs an overhaul.

The Kenyan Premier League is finally getting its own fantasy playground. And something tells me it’s going to change how we follow the league forever.