Also known as: NSL
National Super League — Kenya's second-tier professional football league, from which teams compete for promotion to the Kenya Premier League.
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… Audio By Vocalize Luanda Villa head coach Leonard Saleh is confident his side will impress this season in the National Super League (NSL), once the campaign finally kicks-off. …
New-look Luanda Villa target KPL promotion - SalehCitizen Digital
… Shahbal supported the coastal outfit for two seasons in the National Super League (NSL), but the financial demands of competing in the top flight have complicated efforts to maintain the sponsorship arrangement. …
Arunga opens up on Shahbal exit as Mombasa United’s sponsorCitizen Digital
… ngi Sharks relegated after FKF ruling By Jackson Kilonzi October 09, 2026 10:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mombasa United players celebrate a goal during the Kenyan Premier League/National Super League …
Mombasa United promoted to KPL as Kariobangi Sharks relegated after FKF rulingThe Standard
… Kariobangi Sharks, who finished 16th in last season's top flight, argued that the 2019 regulations should apply and give them a second chance to retain their Premier League status through a playoff against the third-placed National Super League side. …
VIDEO: Ugly scenes as fans attack referee after controversial penalty in Sharks-Mombasa playoffThe Standard
… Promoted clubs bring new communities into the gameThe promoted clubs add another layer to the 2026/27 campaign. 3K FC, Migori Youth and Mombasa United are making their top-flight debut after successful campaigns in the National Super League. …
SportPesa League ni yetu, TwendeGame!! Why the 2026 - 27 season could define Kenya's football futureCitizen Digital
… out to sink Sharks for FKF Premier League promotion By Mark Mutuku September 25, 2026 07:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mombasa United players regroup to say a player during a past National Super League …
Mombasa United out to sink Sharks for FKF Premier League promotionCitizen Digital
… Bandari had been scheduled to face AFC Leopards and were already in Nairobi, while Kenya Police were preparing to travel to Migori to face National Super League champions Migori Youth. …
Okere hails Bandari’s new season readiness after Police testThe Standard
… he 2026/27 season was already delayed by almost a month because of earlier court cases challenging the legality of the 2025 FKF Rules and their use instead of the 2019 Rules.The disagreement centres on how clubs should move between the Premier League and the National Super League …
SPL conundrum: Premier league kickoff in jeopardyCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Newly appointed Soy United head coach George Owoko has expressed confidence in his ability to guide the club to positive results as he begins his tenure in the National Super League (NSL). …
Owoko ready to lead Soy United's rebuilding journeyCitizen Digital
… 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 pushLuanda Villa head coach Leonard Saleh says the club has signed 15 players to bolster the squad with a mix of experience and youth, aiming to compete for the National Super League title and seal a Premier League ticket. Saleh notes the extended preseason, due to an indefinitely suspended 2026/27 league kick-off following a court order, will help prepare the team.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Luanda Villa head coach Leonard Saleh says the club has signed 15 players to bolster the squad with a mix of experience and youth, aiming to compete for the National Super League title and seal a Premier League ticket. Saleh notes the extended preseason, due to an indefinitely suspended 2026/27 league kick-off following a court order, will help prepare the team.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa United CEO Nick Arunga confirmed that businessman Suleiman Shahbal is no longer the club's lead sponsor following their promotion to the Kenya Premier League. Shahbal had supported the coastal club for two seasons in the National Super League, but the higher financial demands of competing in the top flight complicated the sponsorship arrangement.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation ruled that Kariobangi Sharks forfeited their second-leg playoff match against Mombasa United, awarding the match to Mombasa United 2-0 and promoting them to the Kenyan Premier League for the 2026/2027 season while relegating Kariobangi Sharks to the National Super League.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Angry Kariobangi Sharks supporters stormed the pitch at Ulinzi Sports Complex during the second leg of a SportPesa Premier League promotion-relegation playoff after referee John Sulwe awarded a penalty to Mombasa United in the 65th minute. Security officers and KDF personnel were forced to intervene as fans threw objects and attempted to strike the official, eventually escorting him to safety.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026–27 SportPesa League season is billed as a defining moment for Kenyan football, bringing together defending champions Gor Mahia, rivals, newly promoted clubs and supporters ahead of AFCON 2027. The previous campaign saw Gor Mahia finish as champions with 69 points, while AFC Leopards ended with 64 points and Kenya Police with 55 points.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa United are confident of securing promotion to the FKF Premier League in a two-legged playoff against Kariobangi Sharks, according to the Mombasa FKF County Chairman. The county leader said Mombasa United have the ability to become the first National Super League side to win the promotion playoff.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere said a 2-0 pre-season friendly victory against Kenya Police provided an opportunity to evaluate his squad ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, which was postponed. Alex Kipruto and Lawrence Okoth scored in the match at Police Sacco Stadium.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court order in Murang'a has stopped the SportPesa Premier League's planned start of the 2026-2027 season, requiring a promotion and relegation playoff between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United to be played first. The ruling followed an application challenging both the season start and the use of 2025 Football Kenya Federation rules, with the case set to be heard Thursday.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Newly appointed Soy United head coach George Owoko has expressed confidence in guiding the club to positive results in the National Super League, saying he will focus on building a strong squad and promoting discipline to drive results.
17 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 →