Kenya Police vs Mogadishu City: Preview, Time and Where to Watch as Law Enforcers Chase Historic CAF Champions League Group Stage Spot

Kenya Police will launch their 2025/2026 CAF Champions League campaign this afternoon when they welcome Somalia’s Mogadishu City FC at Nyayo Stadium, with kickoff set for 4:00 PM.

The FKF Premier League champions are determined to start strong in Africa’s top club competition and push for a historic place in the group stages.

This marks Kenya Police’s first appearance in the CAF Champions League after their dominant league campaign last season.

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They are no strangers to continental football, having debuted in last year’s CAF Confederation Cup where they eliminated Ethiopian Coffee before falling to Egyptian giants Zamalek in the second round.

Police head coach Etienne Ndayiragije exuded confidence during the pre-match briefing, highlighting the team’s readiness and depth.

“All is well so far, especially following a good preseason tournament we had in Tanzania,” he said. “We have no injuries and everyone is available, giving us the required depth.”

The Burundian tactician praised the impact of new arrivals, including former Simba SC midfielder Tansele Mosengo , and confirmed that returning internationals are ready to step up.

“Mosengobrings great experience. Having him in our team is a big boost,” he added.

Ndayiragije, however, cautioned against complacency, saying Mogadishu City deserve respect as Somali champions.

“We are not going to underrate Mogadishu because for them to reach this level means they are champions of Somalia. It’s a championship of champions and we must be ready,” he stressed.

Kenya Police captain David Cheche Ochieng echoed his coach’s confidence and called for fans to fill the stands.

“We’ve learned from last season. This time, we are more united and focused. With fans behind us, we can make history,” said Cheche.

Fans planning to attend the match have been urged to purchase their tickets early as there will be no sales at the stadium gates.

According to the organizers, gates will open from 11:00 AM to allow smooth entry and avoid last-minute congestion. Supporters using feature phones can conveniently buy tickets via USSD code 26525#, while others can make their purchase online at langopass.com.

The club has advised that internet connectivity at the gate may be unreliable, so buying tickets in advance will ensure a seamless experience on match day. Additionally, no re-entry will be permitted once inside, and each ticket will admit only one person.

The first-leg clash kicks off at 4:00 PM EAT at Nyayo Stadium. Fans unable to attend in person can catch the action live on KBC Channel 1, with additional streaming options expected to be confirmed by the club’s media team before kickoff.

Kenya Police will travel for the return leg between September 26–28, with the winner advancing to face either South Sudan’s Jamus FC Juba or Sudanese giants Al Hilal.

A place in the group stage — the holy grail for African club football — awaits the aggregate winner of that second-round tie.