Mombasa United began their life in the 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation Premier League with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz at Mbaraki Stadium, missing out on a positive result in their first match following promotion to the top flight.

The newly promoted side faced a difficult opening assignment against Homeboyz, who secured all three points after scoring late in the contest.

Despite the defeat, Mombasa United will take encouragement from having pushed their opponents before eventually conceding the decisive goal.

The match was played as the new FKF Premier League season got underway, with teams seeking to establish themselves early in the race for the league title and survival.

For Mombasa United, the campaign presents an opportunity to prove their competitiveness against established top-flight opponents after earning promotion.

Their opening fixture against Homeboyz offered an early test of their ability to cope with the demands of the Premier League, where consistency will be crucial throughout the season.

However, the result means the coastal outfit must wait for another opportunity to collect their first points of the campaign.

Homeboyz, meanwhile, made the most of their home advantage at Mbaraki Stadium, securing a victory that gives them an encouraging start to the new season.

Mombasa United will now look to regroup and address the shortcomings exposed by their opening defeat as they continue their first campaign back in the top division.

With the season still in its early stages, the newcomers have time to respond, but collecting points in their upcoming fixtures will be important as they seek to establish themselves among Kenya's top-flight clubs.