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Migori Youth

Also known as: NSL leaders Migori Youth · Migori Youth FC

Migori Youth — newly promoted FKF Premier League club that won the 2025/26 National Super League with 81 points, aiming for top-flight survival.

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    … Promoted clubs bring new communities into the gameThe promoted clubs add another layer to the 2026/27 campaign. 3K FC, Migori Youth and Mombasa United are making their top-flight debut after successful campaigns in the National Super League. …

    SportPesa League ni yetu, TwendeGame!! Why the 2026 - 27 season could define Kenya's football future
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Bandari had been scheduled to face AFC Leopards and were already in Nairobi, while Kenya Police were preparing to travel to Migori to face National Super League champions Migori Youth. …

    Okere hails Bandari’s new season readiness after Police test
  4. The Standard

    … Following the conclusion of the 2025/2026 season, Kariobangi Sharks, Sofapaka and Bidco United would be relegated, while Migori Youth, 3K FC and Mombasa United would earn automatic promotion. …

    Legal uncertainty threatens Premier League's sustainability
  5. August 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … NSL champions Migori Youth were due to face Kenya Police FC at Green Stadium in Awendo, while record league champions Gor Mahia were set to begin their campaign against Murang’a SEAL at Nyayo Stadium.Wednesday’s fixtures included Nairobi United against KCB at Police Sacco Stadium …

    FKF postpones Premier League opening fixtures amid promotion-relegation standoff
  7. The Standard

    … Subscribe to our newsletterNew boys 3K FC will make their top-flight debut against Mara Sugar at Embu Stadium tomorrow, while former champions Mathare United host APS Bomet at Police Sacco Grounds.On Tuesday, Migori Youth welcome Kenya Police to Awendo Green Stadium, while Ulinzi …

    FKF races to start league as legal questions linger
  8. The Standard

    … Tuesday’s fixtures included a meeting between Ulinzi Stars and defending FKF Cup champions Tusker FC at Ulinzi Sports Complex.NSL champions Migori Youth were also scheduled to play Kenya Police FC at Green Stadium in Awendo, while record league champions Gor Mahia were due to beg …

    FKF postpones Premier League kick-off amid promotion and relegation dispute
  9. Citizen Digital

    … ts the teams, it affects all the players, it affects all these sponsors, and we will affect all these fans because it is one ecosystem that must work together on the set timelines.” Sharks, Bidco United and Sofapaka were relegated, while NSL champions Mombasa United, Migori Youth …

    KPL uncertainty puts Kenyan football in a bad spot, Shikanda
  10. Citizen Digital

    Migori Youth out to keep Premier League status in debut season - Babu By Angel Shantel August 17, 2026 06:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Newly promoted Migori Youth are targeting enoug …

    Migori Youth out to keep Premier League status in debut season - Babu
  11. Citizen Digital

    … clinch Green Legacy Cup on penalties By Angel Shantel August 16, 2026 06:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Gor Mahia came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with newly promoted Migori Youth …

    Gor Mahia stage second-half comeback to clinch Green Legacy Cup on penalties
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Gor Mahia will begin preparations for the new season on Sunday when they face newly promoted Migori Youth FC in the Legacy Cup at Nyayo National Stadium. …

    Gor Mahia resist interest in key players ahead of demanding season

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 →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Bandari FC coach assesses squad after Police friendly win

    Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere said a 2-0 pre-season friendly victory against Kenya Police provided an opportunity to evaluate his squad ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, which was postponed. Alex Kipruto and Lawrence Okoth scored in the match at Police Sacco Stadium.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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 →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. 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 →

Monday 17 August

  1. Newly promoted Migori Youth targets top-flight survival in debut season

    Migori Youth, promoted to the FKF Premier League after finishing with 81 points in the National Super League, are preparing for their maiden campaign in the top flight. Head coach Salim Babu said the team is focusing on building confidence and avoiding relegation, drawing encouragement from a 2-2 draw against champions Gor Mahia in the Green Legacy Cup.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Gor Mahia wins Green Legacy Cup on penalties after comeback

    Gor Mahia came from two goals down to draw 2–2 with Migori Youth, then won 4–3 on penalties to lift the Green Legacy Cup at Nyayo National Stadium on August 16.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Gor Mahia refuses to sell players amid CAF Champions League preparation

    Gor Mahia have ruled out releasing key players under contract despite foreign clubs expressing interest following the team's run to the CECAFA Kagame Cup final. The club says it needs a strong squad for upcoming CAF Champions League matches and defence of their domestic title.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Gor Mahia faces Migori Youth in charity Green Legacy Cup

    Gor Mahia will play newly promoted Migori Youth in the Green Legacy Cup on Sunday, August 16 at Nyayo Stadium in a charity match organised by Zamzam Foundation Kenya to raise funds for food security and environmental conservation projects.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 3 August

  1. Selebwa takes charge of MOFA FC promotion bid

    Promotion specialist Gilbert Selebwa has been appointed MOFA FC coach with the goal of securing the National Super League side's promotion to the FKF Premier League next season. The former AFC Leopards coach, who has previously guided Shabana FC and Mombasa United to top-flight promotion, met his new players and technical staff for the first time on Monday as pre-season preparations began.

    3 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 →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Nairobi United signs defender Awiko from Shabana FC

    Wycliffe Awiko, a 23-year-old defender from Shabana FC, has joined Nairobi United ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season. Awiko, who was among the league's standout defenders last season, cited the club's ambition and experience as reasons for the move.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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 →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Mwangi targets Golden Boot in Fortune Sacco NSL finale

    Fortune Sacco striker Collins Mwangi, who leads the National Super League with 23 goals, aims to win the Golden Boot award and reach his personal target of 27 goals in the team's season-ending match against MCF on Saturday.

    10 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. Man disguised as KDF officer arrested at Migori football match

    Police arrested a man who attempted to breach security at a football match between Migori Youth and Equity Bank at Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday, pulling out a loaded CZ pistol when security tried to stop him. The suspect was disguised as a KDF member and had possession of a firearm belonging to a licensed holder.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Armed man arrested at Migori football match after gun drama

    Police in Migori arrested a man who attempted to force his way into the VIP section during a football match at Sony Green Stadium in Awendo while carrying a loaded CZ pistol with 10 rounds of ammunition. A licensed civilian firearm holder was also arrested after admitting he provided the weapon to the suspect, who had been masquerading as a Kenya Defence Forces member.

    8 June 2026 · Capital News →

  4. 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 →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Naivas FC seeks fourth straight win against Kabati Youth

    Naivas FC of the National Super League will face Kabati Youth in an upcoming league fixture, looking to extend their impressive form after securing a convincing 2-0 victory over Luanda Villa for their third consecutive win. Head coach Elvis Ayani emphasized the importance of remaining focused and not underestimating their opponents despite Kabati Youth's struggles in the league standings.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Tribunal suspends FKF points deduction for Migori Youth FC

    The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily suspended an FKF Appeals Committee ruling that docked Migori Youth FC three points for fielding an ineligible player in a January match against Kabati Youth FC. The interim orders stay in effect pending a full hearing of the case.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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