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Mwatate United

Mwatate United — FKF National Super League club relegated to Division One at end of 2025/26 season.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    status at the pinnacle of the log and confirming their historic promotion to the FKF Premier League alongside 3K FC and Mombasa United. ‎Conversely, the brutal reality of the scrapped playoff system has hit MCF FC hardest, as they officially join Vihiga United and Mwatate United

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

    While Vihiga United and Mwatate United’s fates are already sealed in the relegation zone, one final slot remains ahead of the final day, with all matches scheduled to kick off from 2PM.

    Kisumu Allstars, Darajani Gogo and MCF’s NSL relegation battle set for dramatic final chapter
  4. The Standard

    Third-placed 3K FC remain in contention on 73 points with a game in hand after their match against Mwatate United was not concluded.

    Migori Youth crowned National Super League champions
  5. Citizen Digital

    They travel to face bottom-placed Mwatate United in a must-win encounter to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive.

    Migori Youth face defining test in NSL promotion race
  6. Citizen Digital

    Mombasa United are placed third in the National Super League standings with 72 points. ‎ ‎The bottom three sides are; MCF FC, Vihiga United and Mwatate United with 31, 29 and 22 points respectively.

    Nyaberi links Fortune Sacco slump to crushed promotion hopes
  7. Citizen Digital

    The defeat leaves them facing an uphill battle in their quest to secure a place in next season's Premier League. ‎Meanwhile, Mwatate United were officially relegated from the NSL after failing to honour their fixture against MCF.

    Migori Youth on the brink of history, inch closer to NSL title glory
  8. May 2026
  9. The Standard

    Mwatate United remain rooted at the bottom with 25 points after losing 2-0 to Naivas FC.

    NSL promotion race heads for dramatic finish amid growing FKF confusion
  10. Citizen Digital

    In other matches played across the country on Thursday, Soy United held Kisumu All Stars to a barren draw while Naivas continued with their purple patch to thrash Mwatate United 2-0 at Wundanyi Stadium in Taita Taveta.

    Kabati Youth boost NSL survival hopes with big win over Luanda Villa
  11. Citizen Digital

    Mombasa United face a tricky away trip to Wundanyi to play a desperate Mwatate United on Sunday.

    NSL reaches boiling point with a three-horse race for title
  12. Citizen Digital

    Msa United out to sink Mwatate in NSL title run-in By Mark Mutuku May 21, 2026 11:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mombasa United players Samuel Atta (L) and Dennis Toeri celebrate a goal in a past match.

    Msa United out to sink Mwatate in NSL title run-in

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

Monday 8 June

  1. 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

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

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

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

Friday 8 May

  1. DCI recovers heroin and cannabis in three counties

    The Directorate of Criminal Investigations' Anti-Narcotics Unit recovered suspected heroin and cannabis sativa in Nairobi, Kitui and Taita Taveta counties, arresting one man in Taita Taveta identified as Charles Mwakala Mngolia, 42, who is suspected to be the mastermind of illicit drug trade. Officers also conducted a raid in Lang'ata, Nairobi, where they recovered seven sacks of suspected cannabis sativa, along with weighing scales and packaging materials from a residential house believed to be used as a storage and distribution point.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Fortune Sacco seeks crucial win over Mwatate in NSL title race

    Fortune Sacco head coach Vincent Nyaberi has emphasized the importance of securing maximum points against Mwatate United this weekend with nine matches remaining in the NSL season, calling each fixture "a final" as the league campaign enters its decisive phase.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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