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Mombasa United

Mombasa United — National Super League club promoted to Kenya Premier League for 2026/27 season after finishing third in 2025/26 NSL.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    r Talanta during the first leg meeting, Nyaberi believes the upcoming fixture will present a different challenge altogether. ‎The tactician noted that Talanta head into the clash full of confidence after registering an impressive 3-0 win against league heavyweights Mombasa United

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

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    Goalie Kulwa confident of 3K FC promotion to the Premier League
  4. Citizen Digital

    Onchiri tips Mombasa United to secure KPL berth despite stiff competition By Brian Kaitano May 06, 2026 04:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mombasa United's Jacksom Watee celebrating a goal during a past

    Onchiri tips Mombasa United to secure KPL berth despite stiff competition
  5. Citizen Digital

    NSL leaders Migori Youth held by Mombasa United in top-of-table clash By Mark Mutuku May 03, 2026 05:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Super League leaders Migori Youth were held to a goalless dra

    NSL leaders Migori Youth held by Mombasa United in top-of-table clash
  6. April 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Mombasa United appoint Okidi as head coach in bold push for KPL promotion By Mark Mutuku April 30, 2026 01:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Coach Peter Okidi (L), and Alamin Ahmed (R) - club's Secretary G

    Mombasa United appoint Okidi as head coach in bold push for KPL promotion
  8. Citizen Digital

    Peter Okidi tipped to take over as Mombasa United coach By Kevin Samani April 27, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Shabana FC coach Peter Okidi follow action against Kenya Police FC during their F

    Peter Okidi tipped to take over as Mombasa United coach

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

Saturday 15 August

  1. Moalim, Mchulla lead Mombasa United title push

    New Mombasa United head coach Abdulhamid Moalim, who guided Tanzanian side Yanga FC to the league title last season, says the newly promoted club is assembling a squad capable of challenging for the Football Kenya Federation Premier League title in the 2026/2027 season. He is assisted by former Mathare United coach Mohamed Ahmed Mchulla, who previously coached Mombasa United when it was known as Modern Coast Rangers.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Alshifaa, Green Eagles to contest Sisi Ni Dola Cup final

    Alshifaa FC and Green Eagles reached the final of the second edition of the Sisi Ni Dola Cup following semi-final victories. The final will be held this Friday at Mombasa Sports Club, with Ksh.1 million at stake.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 10 August

  1. Sports Disputes Tribunal upholds FKF promotion and relegation rules

    Mombasa football stakeholders have welcomed the Sports Disputes Tribunal's decision to uphold the Football Kenya Federation's 2025 promotion and relegation regulations, clearing the way for three NSL teams to earn promotion to the KPL while three top-flight sides will be relegated. Mombasa United, who finished third in the NSL, have consequently secured their place in next season's KPL.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. KCB FC appoints Peter Okidi as new assistant coach

    Newly appointed Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) FC assistant coach Peter Okidi, formerly of Mombasa United, has vowed to help the club win trophies after it finished seventh in the Kenyan Premier League last season. Okidi said he chose KCB for its structure and vision despite receiving multiple offers.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 5 August

  1. NSL coaches oppose FKF legal battles over promotion rules

    National Super League technical staff have warned that ongoing court disputes over promotion and relegation rules threaten club planning and Kenyan football's integrity. The dispute concerns whether the 2025 season should follow the traditional 2019 system with automatic promotion for two teams and a playoff for a third, or the revised system with automatic promotion and relegation for three to four clubs without a playoff.

    5 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

Friday 31 July

  1. New MOFA coach targets Kenya Premier League promotion by 2027/28

    Newly appointed Michael Olunga Football Academy head coach Gilbert Selebwa has set his ambition on guiding the National Super League side to the Kenya Premier League for the 2027/28 season. Selebwa, a former AFC Leopards head coach regarded as a promotion specialist across East Africa, believes his track record of moving clubs from the National Super League to the top flight will help MOFA achieve this goal.

    31 July 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

Friday 24 July

  1. Teachers should pursue coaching education to develop football talent

    St. Anthony High School head coach Peter Mayoyo has urged teachers across Kenya to pursue coaching education to help identify and nurture young football talent early. Mayoyo said many schools lack professionally trained coaches, which he believes has slowed football growth and denied gifted youngsters the chance to develop their potential.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 9 July

  1. 24 teams compete in second Sisi Ni Dola Super Cup

    The second edition of the Sisi Ni Dola Super Cup kicks off this weekend at Mombasa Sports Club, featuring 24 teams from five Coast region counties (Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, and Lamu). The tournament runs over five weeks, with the champions earning Ksh1 million and runners-up receiving Ksh500,000.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. Mombasa United, Marine Queens promoted in Kenyan football

    Mombasa United secured third place in the National Super League, earning promotion to the Kenyan Premier League for the 2026/27 season. Marine Queens also won promotion to the Women's National Super League, with both clubs celebrated at a gala ceremony in Mombasa.

    3 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

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. Mombasa United beat Nzoia Sugar to boost promotion hopes

    Mombasa United defeated Nzoia Sugar 1-0 in their final home match of the season, with defender David Wanyama scoring in the second half to keep their Kenya Premier League promotion dream alive.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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. 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 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

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

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