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3K FC

Also known as: 3K Football Club

3K FC — Kenya Premier League newcomer promoted from the National Super League for the 2026/27 season.

2026-05-122026-10-19

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Audio By Vocalize National Super League side Fortune Sacco are determined to bounce back to winning form when they face Talanta this weekend following their recent defeat to 3K FC. …

    NSL: Fortune Sacco eye Talanta scalp in bounce back bid
  3. Citizen Digital

    Goalie Kulwa confident of 3K FC promotion to the Premier League By Brian Kaitano May 12, 2026 04:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize 3K FC goalkeeper Emmanuel Kulwa is confident the club is …

    Goalie Kulwa confident of 3K FC promotion to the Premier League

Saturday 17 October

  1. Bandari target victory against newcomers 3K FC

    Bandari FC, after drawing 0–0 with AFC Leopards in their opening match, are preparing for their first home game of the 2026/27 Kenya Premier League season against league newcomers 3K FC on Monday at Mbaraki Sports Ground. Head coach Charles Okere said his team implemented their game plan but needs to be more clinical in front of goal.

    17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 12 October

  1. Migori Youth draw 1-1 with Police FC in KPL debut

    Migori Youth FC began their Kenyan Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Police FC at Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday. Captain Vincent Wanga scored for Migori Youth in the fifth minute, but Brian Chonjo equalized for Police FC in the 44th minute.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 28 September

  1. SportPesa League campaign aims to build Kenya football momentum

    The 2026–27 SportPesa League season is billed as a defining moment for Kenyan football, bringing together defending champions Gor Mahia, rivals, newly promoted clubs and supporters ahead of AFCON 2027. The previous campaign saw Gor Mahia finish as champions with 69 points, while AFC Leopards ended with 64 points and Kenya Police with 55 points.

    28 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. High Court ruling on Kenya Premier League promotion rules creates legal uncertainty

    A High Court ruling on August 28, 2026, regarding promotion and relegation regulations has created legal uncertainty for the Kenyan Premier League, with dispute centered on whether 2025 or 2019 rules apply to the 2026/2027 season. The 2025 regulations introduced automatic relegation of three teams and direct promotion of three National Super League teams, eliminating a playoff system, which Kariobangi Sharks challenged at the Sports Disputes Tribunal on procedural grounds.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 30 August

  1. FKF postpones Premier League opening fixtures for further consultations

    The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026, called off to allow further consultations with participating clubs and league sponsors over management of the new season.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. FKF rushes league start as clubs and lawyers raise governance concerns

    The Football Kenya Federation announced the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League will start on Monday following a High Court ruling clearing the way, but at least 12 clubs have said they will not participate until the federation holds a proper meeting and addresses outstanding issues. Sports lawyer Ken Ochieng has warned that FKF lacks necessary committees, including an appeals committee, to properly manage disputes during the season.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard →

  3. FKF postpones Premier League season opener over promotion dispute

    The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026 called off to allow consultations over promotion, relegation, and competition management.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 28 August

  1. Court cases delay Kenya Premier League season start

    3K FC, newly promoted to the Kenya Premier League, express frustration over legal battles challenging promotion and relegation regulations that have disrupted their preparations and delayed the league's kick-off. The dispute stems from Kariobangi Sharks' challenge to the Sports Disputes Tribunal's decision upholding the FKF's promotion and relegation rules that resulted in Sharks' automatic relegation.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Muhiddin predicts fierce AFC Leopards-Gor Mahia KPL title battle

    Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin expects AFC Leopards and defending champions Gor Mahia to wage a fierce battle for the FKF Premier League title, with Leopards driven by their quest for a first league crown since 1998. Muhiddin believes Gor Mahia will be formidable once their injured players recover from the CECAFA tournament.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Bandari FC coach targets title in new KPL season

    Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere says the team is fully prepared for the new Kenya Premier League season, with players fit and ready to open against AFC Leopards this weekend. Okere expressed concern about legal disputes affecting league preparations, but believes all KPL teams are ready to begin.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. KPL season start delayed by court uncertainty over relegations

    FKF National Executive Committee member Dan Shikanda says uncertainty over Kariobangi Sharks' relegation, which is subject to a stay order, is putting Kenyan football in a difficult position and risks delaying the Kenya Premier League season scheduled to start this weekend.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Mombasa United releases 14 players ahead of 2026/27 season

    Mombasa United have released 14 players as the club restructures its squad in preparation for the 2026/27 season, with hopes of competing in the Kenyan Premier League. The club awaits a Sports Disputes Tribunal ruling on a case challenging the FKF promotion process, which will determine whether they join the top flight.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Mozzart Kenya donates modern sanitation facilities to Embu primary school

    Gaming company Mozzart Kenya unveiled state-of-the-art toilets and 100 desks at ACK Kagumori Primary School in Embu County, replacing dilapidated sanitation facilities with a 14-door toilet block and handwashing sinks to improve the learning environment.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 15 June

  1. Kibera Black Stars coach blames poor home form for ninth-place NSL finish

    Kibera Black Stars head coach Iddi Badi attributed his team's ninth-place finish in the National Super League to their poor home record and inability to sustain winning runs, noting they collected better results away than at home despite finishing with 53 points.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Migori Youth crowned NSL champions after Embu draw

    Migori Youth FC won the 2025/26 National Super League title following a 1-1 draw against 3K FC at Moi Stadium, Embu, finishing with 81 points and earning promotion to Kenya's top-flight football.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Three NSL teams promoted to FKF Premier League

    The 2025/26 FKF National Super League season ended with Migori Youth as champions, securing promotion alongside 3K FC and Mombasa United to the FKF Premier League. MCF FC, Vihiga United, and Mwatate United were relegated to the FKF Division One league.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 12 June

  1. Three NSL clubs battle for survival in final-day relegation decider

    Kisumu Allstars, Darajani Gogo and MCF face a final-day showdown in the National Super League this Saturday, with one relegation slot remaining and only two points separating the three clubs.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mombasa United confident in Premier League readiness next season

    Mombasa United's General Manager Gilbert Wesonga said the club is financially prepared for the Kenyan Premier League next season and has already begun planning for the top-flight campaign, with preparations to intensify after a brief post-season break.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Coast region football clubs on rise after years of decline

    Kenya's Coast region, once a heartbeat of Kenyan football that produced legendary players and dominant clubs like Feisal FC and Mwenge FC, is steadily rising again after decades of decline when many clubs folded.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 8 June

  1. Migori Youth promoted to KPL after NSL victory

    Migori Youth secured promotion to the Kenyan Premier League after a 2-1 win over Equity in the National Super League, marking a turnaround for a club that finished 14th last season and is now set to compete in the top tier.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Migori Youth crowned National Super League champions

    Migori Youth won the FKF National Super League title and secured promotion to the SportPesa Premier League after defeating Equity Bank 2-1, finishing with 80 points and an unassailable five-point lead with one round remaining.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Migori Youth lead NSL promotion race with two rounds left

    Four clubs—Migori Youth (77 points), 3K FC (73), Mombasa United (72), and Equity Bank (71)—battle for three promotion spots to the SportPesa Premier League with only two matches remaining in the 2025/26 season. Migori Youth, seeking their first-ever top-flight promotion, face Equity Bank in a decisive fixture at Green Stadium.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 5 June

  1. Migori Youth seek NSL title with one match left

    The National Super League heads into its penultimate round with Migori Youth, top of the standings with 77 points, hosting fourth-placed Equity Bank in a match that could secure the title and automatic promotion to the FKF Premier League. Migori Youth lead second-placed 3K FC by four points, while Equity Bank sit on 71 points in contention for a promotion playoff spot.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Fortune Sacco coach attributes slump to lost promotion hopes

    Fortune Sacco head coach Vincent Nyaberi has linked his side's recent struggles to a loss of motivation among players following the team's failure to remain in contention for the top three positions and promotion to the Premier League. The club has gone three consecutive matches without a victory and currently occupy seventh place in the league standings.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Migori Youth one win away from NSL title, promotion

    Migori Youth FC defeated Kisumu All Stars 1-0 on Matchday 36, with striker Syphas Otieno scoring the winning goal. The victory leaves Migori Youth needing just one more win to clinch the NSL title and earn automatic promotion to the 2026/27 FKF Premier League.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Three NSL clubs fight for promotion with four points separating top three

    Migori Youth leads the FKF National Super League with 74 points, followed by Mombasa United (72) and 3K FC (70), with less than three matches remaining in the race for promotion to the SportPesa Premier League. The top three are separated by just four points, with fourth-placed Equity Bank and fifth-placed MOFA also within striking distance.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 22 May

  1. NSL title race: three teams tied on points with five matches remaining

    The race for automatic promotion to the FKF Premier League is intensifying with joint leaders 3K FC, Migori Youth, and Mombasa United all tied at 68 points after 33 matches, with only five matches left to play. Any slip-up in the remaining fixtures could determine whether clubs secure top-flight football next season or spend another year in the second tier.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Mombasa United aims to defeat Mwatate in NSL clash

    Mombasa United head coach Peter Okidi expressed confidence ahead of an away match against Mwatate United on 24 May, citing improved team unity and morale following a 2-1 victory over Nairobi City Stars. Mwatate United currently sit at the bottom of the National Super League table with 25 points.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Mombasa United beats City Stars 2-1 with Toeri double

    Mombasa United defeated Nairobi City Stars 2-1 in a National Super League match at Mbaraki Sports Ground, with Dennis Toeri scoring twice — once from open play and once from a penalty — to hand coach Okidi his first win.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 15 May

  1. Kibera Black Stars face high-flying 3K FC in NSL clash

    Kibera Black Stars have intensified preparations for a National Super League match against 3K FC, who have gone 12 matches without defeat. Head coach Iddi Badi expressed confidence in the team's ability to secure victory at home despite 3K's impressive form.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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