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Migori Youth

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

Migori Youth — FKF Premier League club promoted from National Super League after winning 2025/26 title with 81 points.

2026-04-272026-08-19

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  1. August 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Citizen Digital

    Migori Youth face Gor Mahia test in Green Legacy Cup By Magdaline Thuku August 11, 2026 01:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Gor Mahia players and members of technical bench appreciate their fans by

    Migori Youth face Gor Mahia test in Green Legacy Cup
  6. Citizen Digital

    MOFA FC finished fifth in last season's National Super League with 64 points, 17 behind champions Migori Youth FC, missing out on promotion to the FKF Premier League.

    Selebwa begins mission to end MOFA FC's promotion wait
  7. July 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    The verdict will determine whether Mombasa United will join Migori Youth and 3K FC in the top flight next season.

    Mombasa United begin squad rebuild with release of 14 players
  9. Citizen Digital

    This season, I'm aiming higher, to be the absolute best defender of the season." Awiko began his senior career at Migori Youth before featuring for Nairobi City Stars and later Shabana FC, where he developed into one of the most consistent defenders in the FKF Premier League.

    Nairobi United new boy Awiko purring ahead of new season
  10. June 2026
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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

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

  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

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