National Super League — Kenya's second-tier football league with 36 teams competing for automatic promotion to the FKF Premier League, with clubs including Migori Youth, Mombasa United, and 3K FC vying for the title.
… ls for NSL sponsorship By Kaitano Nyongesa June 15, 2026 05:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kibera Black Stars FC players leave pitch after match against Shabana FC during their FKF National Super League …
… PHOTO: Mark Mutuku/Citizen Digital Audio By Vocalize The stage is set for a nail-biting final-day showdown between Kisumu Allstars, Darajani Gogo and MCF as the three clubs battle to preserve their National Super League (NSL) status. …
… p as NSL season concludes By Brian Kaitano June 10, 2026 08:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kibera Black Stars FC players leave pitch after match against Shabana FC during their FKF National Super League …
… The club is now within touching distance of promotion to the Kenyan Premier League (KPL), following an impressive campaign in the National Super League (NSL). …
… Audio By Vocalize Vihiga United Coach Gilbert Selebwa says he is leaving heads high despite the relegation of the team from the National Super League. …
… dd 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 secured promotion from the National Super League …
… Audio By Vocalize National Super League (NSL) side Naivas FC will be looking to extend their impressive run of form when they take on Kabati Youth in their upcoming league fixture. …
… Photo: Mark Mutuku Audio By Vocalize National Super League leaders Migori Youth FC have been docked three points following a ruling by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Appeals Committee, which found that the club fielded an ineligible player during a league match against Kabat …
… Photo/ Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Migori Youth are on the brink of National Super League (NSL) glory after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kisumu All Stars in a Matchday 36 encounter played on Monday. …
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.
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.
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.
Kibera Black Stars head coach Iddi Badi has challenged his players to secure victory against Nzoia Sugar in their final National Super League fixture on Sunday, aiming to end the season positively and build momentum for the next campaign. The club sits ninth on the NSL table with 53 points.
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.
Vihiga United coach Gilbert Selebwa is leaving the club after it was relegated from the National Super League to Division One following a 1-1 draw with Luanda Villa. Selebwa blamed a six-point deduction for failing to host Nairobi City Stars as a key factor in the team's downfall, though he believes the squad has players capable of returning to the NSL with proper support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fortune Sacco goalkeeper Malvin Nderitu has set his sights on finishing the season as the top goalkeeper in the National Super League clean sheets standings, currently sitting second with 14 clean sheets, one behind Equity's Onyango Michael who leads with 15 as the campaign heads into its final four matches.
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.
Nzoia Sugar head coach Charles Odero says his team is determined to beat Naivas FC in their National Super League fixture this weekend, expressing confidence despite Naivas sitting above them in the standings. The coach said the team has prepared well and has no major injury concerns ahead of the match.
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.
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.
Bidco United and Sofapaka have been relegated from the SportPesa Premier League after new Football Kenya Federation rules made the bottom three automatically drop to the National Super League. Five clubs remain in contention for the final relegation spot with two matches left in the season.
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.
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.
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.
Ulinzi Stars head coach James Mulinge Ndeto has called on the team to embrace their attacking "DNA" as they battle relegation with three Kenya Premier League matches remaining. Ulinzi are in 16th place with 32 points after a 2-0 defeat to AFC Leopards, facing their first relegation threat since promotion in 1998.
Fortune Sacco aim to return to winning form after a 2-1 loss to 3K FC, with head coach Vincent Nyaberi identifying defensive and goalkeeping issues as areas needing improvement ahead of their weekend match against Talanta.
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.
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.
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.
Naivas FC thrashed Kisumu All Stars 4-0 in the National Super League, their second consecutive four-goal win. Head coach Elvis Ayany praised striker Derrick Anami, who has scored seven goals in two matches.
Sofapaka FC has been officially relegated to the National Super League following a 2-2 draw against Mathare United, ending their time in Kenya's Premier League for the first time since their 2009 promotion.
Sofapaka, bottom of the SportPesa Premier League with 17 points after 29 matches and without a win in their last 21 games, must beat Mathare United in round 30 to avoid confirmation of relegation to the National Super League with four matches remaining.
In their first Premier League season, Nairobi United remained unbeaten over six fixtures in April and rose to sixth place, with victories over Shabana (3-0) and Posta Rangers (2-0), and away wins against Murang'a Seal (4-2) and Mathare United (2-1), while also drawing with Mara Sugar (1-1) and Kakamega Homeboyz (2-2).