Kenya Police possess oldest squad as Gor Mahia, Tusker among youngest [LIST]

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FOOTBALL Kenya Police possess oldest squad as Gor Mahia, Tusker among youngest [LIST]

Festus Chuma 10:54 - 16.10.2023

Kenya Police FC, with the oldest squad in the FKF Premier League, blends experience and youth for a strategic football success.

The average age of Kenya Police FC's squad has soared above all others in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL), painting a unique picture of experience in the league. 

The Law Enforcers have emerged as a remarkable force in recent seasons, securing a third-place finish in their most recent campaign, a success partly attributed to their veteran players. 

With football stalwarts like David Ochieng, Musa Mohamed, Francis Kahata, and Patrick Matasi, all aged above 27, Police's squad showcases a wealth of experience. 

Nevertheless, it is not just a tale of seasoned players, as the team is also infused with youthful talent, represented by the likes of Tyson Otieno, Reegan Otieno, and Baraka Badi, all aged 25 and below, and showing immense promise for the future.

The intriguing aspect of Kenya Police FC's age statistics comes from the fact that their average age stands at 27.19 years old, making them the eldest team in the league, according to statistics from FKF Premier League.

In contrast, Kariobangi Sharks emerge at the other end of the spectrum, fielding the youngest squad with an average age of just 21.57 years old.

 Several other teams emerge with interesting statistics as Shabana FC, for instance, boasts an average age of 26.97 years old, which is only slightly below that of Kenya Police. 

Ulinzi Stars follows closely behind at 26.93 years old, indicating a similar trend in the league, where experience is highly valued. Murang’a Seal and Bidco United have relatively younger squads, averaging 26.42 and 26.28 years old, respectively.

Kakamega Homeboyz showcases a squad with an average age of 26.12 years old, demonstrating their dedication to combining the best of both worlds.

Meanwhile, Posta Rangers and FC Talanta opt for a slightly younger approach with average ages of 25.97 and 25.48 years old, respectively. 

Sofapaka, AFC Leopards, and KCB share similar average ages, standing at 25.34, 25.27, and 25.27 years old, respectively. 

Bandari, Gor Mahia, Nzoia, Tusker, Muhoroni Youth, and Nairobi City Stars present squads with average ages ranging from 25.0 to 24.40 years old, showcasing the versatility of the league when it comes to building a team

Average ages of FKF Premier League teams

Kenya Police               27.19 years old

Shabana                      26.97  years old

Ulinzi Stars                26.93  years old

Murang’a Seal            26.42 years old

Bidco United             26.28 years old

Kakamega Homeboyz 26.12 years old

Posta Rangers               25.97 years old

FC Talanta                     25.48 years old

Sofapaka                        25.34 years old

AFC Leopards               25.27 years old

KCB                               25.27 years old

Bandari                         25.11 years old

Gor Mahia                     25.0 years old

Nzoia                               24.82 years old

Tusker                              24.53 years old

Muhoroni Youth              24.40 years old

Nairobi City Stars            22.96 years old