Also known as: NSL
National Super League — second-tier professional football league in Kenya from which teams compete for promotion to the FKF Premier League.
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… ogle Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize After narrowly avoiding relegation last season, Kisumu AllStars are setting their sights much higher, with manager Rashid Ochieng confident a revamped squad can propel the National Super League …
Ochieng backs revamped Kisumu AllStars for promotion pushCitizen Digital
Debutants Kibera Soccer confident of NSL top five finish By Brian Kaitano September 08, 2026 01:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize National Super League (NSL) newbies Kibera Soccer coach …
Debutants Kibera Soccer confident of NSL top five finishCitizen Digital
… s Ayiro By Brian Kaitano September 03, 2026 04:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soy United's Alfred Ratolo (R), takes control of the ball during their match against Luanda Villa in a National Super League …
Soy United to rebuild strongly ahead of NSL kick-off, says AyiroCitizen Digital
… promotion as league stalemate deepens By Mark Mutuku September 03, 2026 11:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mombasa United President Abdilrahman Hussein celebrates victory in a past National Super League …
Mombasa United insist on KPL promotion as league stalemate deepensCitizen Digital
… Kariobangi Sharks finished 16th in the 18-team Premier League last season and were relegated under the 2025 regulations, which provided for three automatic relegations and three direct promotions from the National Super League. …
FKF Premier League season thrown into further chaos as court clarifies status quo orderCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Compel FC have appointed Robert Ajore as their new head coach, with the tactician setting his sights on guiding the Division One side to promotion to the National Super League (NSL). …
Ajore targets NSL promotion as Compel FC new bossCitizen Digital
… Mwangi arrives in Tanzania following a standout season with National Super League (NSL) outfit Fortune Sacco, where his lethal finishing saw him emerge as the second-tier's top scorer. …
Collins Mwangi delighted to fulfil dream after joining Kagera SugarCitizen Digital
… Migori Youth secured their first-ever promotion to the FKF Premier League after a strong National Super League campaign, finishing with 81 points from 38 matches. …
Migori Youth out to keep Premier League status in debut season - BabuCitizen Digital
… ets top-three finish as Nzoia Sugar eye KPL return By Brian Kaitano August 17, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Rexley Malenya has set his sights on guiding National Super League …
Malenya targets top-three finish as Nzoia Sugar eye KPL returnCitizen Digital
… ar exits By Brian Kaitano August 11, 2026 04:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Fortune Sacco striker Collins Mwangi has set his sights on finishing the season as the top scorer in the National Super League …
Fortune Sacco eye new signings after key star exitsAfter narrowly avoiding relegation last season, Kisumu AllStars have bolstered their squad with new players including defender Brian Obura, Samuel Sarfo, and Edwin Ouko, with manager Rashid Ochieng expressing confidence the National Super League side can challenge for promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After narrowly avoiding relegation last season, Kisumu AllStars have bolstered their squad with new players including defender Brian Obura, Samuel Sarfo, and Edwin Ouko, with manager Rashid Ochieng expressing confidence the National Super League side can challenge for promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Debutant NSL side Kibera Soccer, promoted after five attempts, aim for a top-five finish in their maiden 2026-27 season. Coach Iddi Shikanda credited team chemistry and winning mentality, developed over years of playing together, as key to their promotion and future success.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Super League side Soy United is preparing for the new season by planning to appoint a new head coach and strengthen its squad. CEO Edwin Ayiro said the club aims to address weaknesses from last season, including a lack of experienced players and transportation challenges, that led to a 10th-place finish.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa United president Abdilrahman Hussein says the club will not accept any decision preventing promotion to the Kenya Premier League after finishing third in the National Super League last season, citing league regulations communicated before the season that three teams would be promoted to the top flight.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Milimani High Court clarified its status quo order in the Kariobangi Sharks relegation case, directing parties to maintain the position that existed on August 10 when the Sports Disputes Tribunal ruled on Sharks' relegation challenge. The order effectively prevents FKF from proceeding with the 2026/27 season, forcing the postponement of Round One fixtures scheduled for August 31 to September 2.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Compel FC have appointed Robert Ajore as their new head coach, with his primary objective being to guide the Division One side to promotion to the National Super League. Ajore, who previously spent two years with Hillside FC, says he will make squad additions where necessary to strengthen the team's chances of achieving promotion.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan striker Collins Mwangi has completed a move to Tanzanian Premier League side Kagera Sugar after finishing as the National Super League's second-tier top scorer with Fortune Sacco. Mwangi expressed his excitement about the step up to top-flight football in Tanzania, calling it a dream come true while asking for patience during his adaptation period.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Newly hired Nzoia Sugar FC head coach Rexley Malenya has signed a two-year contract and set a top-three National Super League finish as the immediate target, aiming to secure promotion back to the Kenyan Premier League.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fortune Sacco are preparing to strengthen their squad ahead of the new National Super League season after losing striker Collins Mwangi to Tanzanian club Kagera Sugar and goalkeeper Malvin Nderitu to Kenyan side Murang'a Seals. Head coach Vincent Nyaberi said the departures force the club to reinforce, especially in defense.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kibera Black Stars have begun their third week of preparation for the new National Super League season, focusing on strengthening their squad by recruiting young players, particularly in striking, goalkeeping, and wingbacks. The Nairobi-based club has also lined up pre-season friendlies against Premier League opponents to test the squad.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Kakamega Homeboyz have signed striker Ibrahim Joshua and defender Charles Momanyi from Tusker, and Geoffrey Ochieng (formerly Gor Mahia assistant captain) as the club seeks to improve on their sixth-place finish from the previous season.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisumu All Stars have started pre-season training ahead of the new National Super League season. Head coach Rashid Ochieng said the club is assessing the squad and identifying areas to strengthen, attributing last season's struggles to the withdrawal of sponsorship by Kisumu County Government, which disrupted the club's plans and led to the departure of key players.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Striker Jerrine Adhiambo expressed confidence that Mathare Women, following promotion from the National Super League, are well prepared for their debut season in the Kenya Women's Premier League, with goals including retaining status and qualifying for the CAF Women's Champions League.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars coach Twahir Muhiddin predicts the Kenyan Premier League will face stiffer competition when the new season kicks off in August, driven by players seeking to impress national team selectors ahead of AFCON 2027, which Kenya will host.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin predicts the Kenyan Premier League will face stiffer competition when the new season starts in August, driven by players seeking selection for AFCON 2027, which Kenya will host alongside Tanzania and Uganda.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiminini Combined FC have secured promotion from FKF Division One Zone C to the National Super League after wrapping up their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Trans Nzoia All Stars. Head coach Yohana Wanyama reflected on a resilient season that began with a loss but saw the team reorganize and improve their tactics.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiminini Combined FC have secured promotion from FKF Division One Zone C to the National Super League after finishing their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Trans Nzoia All Stars. Head coach Yohana Wanyama credited the team's resilience after an initially difficult start, noting improved tactics helped turn the season around.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece questions whether the Football Kenya Federation's Leagues and Competitions Committee is undermining confidence in league governance, citing a contradiction between the committee's previous recommendations on promotion, relegation, and league restructuring as presented to the National Executive Committee and its current position on these matters.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →