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The Kenyan football family will be treated to thrilling League opener matches after KPL released the 2017 fixtures.

The league will start on Saturday 11 March 2017.

Defending Champions Tusker FC will begin their title defense on Saturday against Nzoia United who were crowned 2016 National Super League champions.

Former KPL champions Gor Mahia who finished second last season will face last year's NSL runners-up Kariobangi Sharks.

Saturday March 11

15:00 - Tusker vs Nzoia United - TBA

15:00 - Kakamega Homeboyz vs Team Y - Mumias

15:00 - Bandari vs Nakumatt -  Mbaraki

15:00 - Zoo Kericho Posta Rangers -TBA

15:00 - AFC Leopards Ulinzi Stars -TBA

Sunday March 12

14.00 - Mathare United - Thika United - TBA

15:00 - SoNy Sugar Vs Chemelil Sugar - Awendo

16:15 - Kariobangi Sharks Vs Gor Mahia - TBA

15:00 - Western Stima vs Team X - Kisumu

Owing to the unavailability of the Kasarani and Nyayo stadiums, matches that would have been slotted to be played there were marked as TBA by KPL. 

KPL further marked Zoo FC’s home matches as TBA pending an inspection of the Kericho Green Stadium.

Teams marked Y and X represent Muhoroni and Sofapaka as they wait to know their fate after Football Kenya Federation relegated them to the second tier after they failed to meet the FIFA's licencing requirements.