Also known as: NSL
Kenya's second-tier football league, from which teams seek promotion to the Premier League and to which Premier League teams are relegated.
Sofapaka FC has been officially relegated to the National Super League following a 2-2 draw against Mathare United, ending their 17-year tenure in Kenya's Premier League. Meanwhile, the NSL itself remains active with ongoing promotion battles; Migori Youth lead the standings and Mombasa United have appointed a new head coach in their push for top-flight promotion.
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.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
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).
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mathare United Women forward Jerrine Adhiambo expressed joy at the club's promotion to Kenya's top-tier women's football league, describing it as a major milestone for both the team and her personal development. Adhiambo, who previously competed at the higher level with Madira Soccer Assassins, is also part of the Harambee Starlets U-20 setup.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa United have appointed former Shabana FC coach Peter Okidi as head coach for the remaining eight National Super League matches, with further contract discussions expected after the season. Okidi, who also serves as assistant coach of Kenya's U-17 national team, aims to guide the club toward promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Former Shabana FC coach Peter Okidi is poised to replace Gilbert Selebwa as head coach of Mombasa United, which currently sits second in the National Super League standings as it pushes for promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Youth forward Syphas Otieno, after three weeks out, made a late appearance and scored in his team's 4-0 victory over Nzoia Sugar FC in the National Super League, bringing his goal tally to 18 and level with Collins Mwangi for the Golden Boot.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Black Stars and Fortune Sacco finished 1-1 at Gems Cambridge in a National Super League encounter, with Joshua Otieno scoring for the hosts in the 23rd minute and Clem Imbayi equalising from a set-piece in the 67th minute.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →