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Migori Youth

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

National Super League club that won the 2025/26 title with 81 points and secured promotion to Kenya's top-flight football.

2026-04-272026-07-05

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    By doing so, Benni McCarthy can even get more players for Harambee Stars when the league teams are sponsored,” he added. ‎The 2025/26 NSL season saw Migori Youth emerge as champions, earning automatic promotion to the FKF Premier League.

    ‎Badi blames poor home form for Kibera Black Stars' mid-table finish, calls for NSL sponsorship
  3. Citizen Digital

    Migori Youth crowned NSL winners after Embu thriller By Victor Juma June 14, 2026 07:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Migori Youth FC have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 National

    Migori Youth crowned NSL winners after Embu thriller
  4. Citizen Digital

    Three NSL teams promoted to top league as season ends By Jackson Kilonzi June 13, 2026 07:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Migori Youth FC Striker Syphas Otieno in action in a past NSL match against Momba

    Three NSL teams promoted to top league as season ends
  5. Citizen Digital

    At the pinnacle of the log, Migori Youth will receive a guard of honour from third-placed 3K FC as they aim to crown their stellar season as champions at the Moi Stadium in Embu where later they will be handed over the trophy.

    Kisumu Allstars, Darajani Gogo and MCF’s NSL relegation battle set for dramatic final chapter
  6. Citizen Digital

    Mombasa United currently sit third in the National Super League standings with 75 points, behind league leaders Migori Youth and 3K FC, both of whom have already been confirmed by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) as participants in next season's Kenyan Premier League.

    Mombasa United ready for demanding Premier League, says Wesonga
  7. Citizen Digital

    Migori Youth striker Syphas Otieno is his closest challenger with 20 goals, while Equity's Athuman Rashid sits third on 17 goals.

    Fortune Sacco's Mwangi out to seal NSL golden boot in MCF season-ender
  8. Citizen Digital

    With one round of matches remaining, Mombasa United sit third in the standings, five points behind league leaders Migori Youth and just one point behind second-placed 3K FC.

    A fresh football ascent on the horizon as Coast region dreams again
  9. Citizen Digital

    KPL By Brian Kaitano June 08, 2026 05:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Syphas Otieno's long-held ambition of playing in the Kenyan Premier League has become a reality after Migori Youth

    Syphas Otieno realises long-term dream of top flight football after Migori promotion to KPL
  10. Citizen Digital

    08, 2026 08:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Police officers have arrested a man who had attempted to breach security and access the VIP dais during a football match between Migori Youth

    Man disguised as KDF officer arrested after pulling out gun at football match
  11. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 8 – Police officers in Migori have arrested a man found carrying a loaded firearm during a football match between Migori Youth FC and Equity Bank FC at Sony Green Stadium in Awendo.

    Armed VIP Intruder Arrested at Migori Football Match After Gun Drama

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

  3. NSL promotion race clouded by uncertainty over FKF rules

    As the National Super League season nears completion with two rounds remaining, clubs are unsure about promotion and relegation rules, creating confusion despite an intense title race where Migori Youth lead with 77 points and a four-point advantage.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Migori Youth loses three points over ineligible player

    The FKF Appeals Committee ruled that National Super League leaders Migori Youth fielded an ineligible player, Collins Ouma Otieno, in a January 11, 2026 match against Kabati Youth, and docked the club three points after the committee found the player's registration had been processed as new rather than a transfer and completed outside authorized windows.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

Thursday 28 May

  1. Kabati Youth defeats Luanda Villa 5-0 to improve NSL survival chances

    Kabati Youth beat Luanda Villa 5-0 at St. Sebastian Park in match week 35, with Dennis Ndungu scoring a hat-trick and Abdi Mbogo and Stanley Maina adding one goal each. The victory leaves the NSL debutants in 17th place with 32 points, level on points with Darajani Gogo in the final safety spot but ahead on goal difference with three matches remaining.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Kibera Black Stars face title-chasing Migori Youth away

    Kibera Black Stars, currently eighth on the National Super League table with 51 points following a 2-1 loss to 3K, travel to face second-placed promotion contenders Migori Youth, who have 68 points despite their own recent defeat.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. Mwangi's goal ousts Migori Youth from NSL top spot

    Fortune Sacco striker Collins Mwangi scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory that sent Migori Youth out of the National Super League's top spot. With 21 goals, Mwangi leads the scoring chart with five matches remaining and is targeting the league's top-scorer award.

    18 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

Tuesday 12 May

  1. 3K FC goalkeeper confident of club's promotion hopes

    3K FC goalkeeper Emmanuel Kulwa says the club is on the right path to securing promotion to the Kenyan Premier League after a 2-1 victory over Fortune Sacco in the Mountain Derby. The club currently sits second in the National Super League standings with 65 points, level with Mombasa United but three points behind league leaders Migori Youth.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Onchiri backs Mombasa United for KPL promotion push

    Mombasa United forward Nehemiah Onchiri, recently returned from injury, has expressed confidence in his team's chances of earning promotion to the FKF Premier League as the National Super League season enters its final phase, with seven fixtures remaining.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Fortune Sacco striker Mwangi suspended, leads NSL scoring race

    Fortune Sacco striker Collins Mwangi, who leads the National Super League scoring charts with 19 goals, will miss Wednesday's clash against Soy United after accumulating five yellow cards. Mwangi scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Mwatate United, but the suspension comes at a crucial moment as Fortune pushes for promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. NSL leaders Migori Youth draw goalless with Mombasa United

    National Super League leaders Migori Youth were held to a goalless draw by Mombasa United in a tightly contested match at Mombasa Sports Club on Sunday afternoon.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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