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National Super League

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.

2026-04-252026-09-16

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    ficial NEC minutes from September 19, 2025 appear to indicate otherwise.According to those minutes, the LCC itself presented proposals on league restructuring, including the abolition of the promotion-relegation playoff between the FKF Premier League and the National Super League

    OPINION: Is FKF's Leagues and Competitions Committee undermining confidence in league governance?
  3. Citizen Digital

    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

    ‎Badi blames poor home form for Kibera Black Stars' mid-table finish, calls for NSL sponsorship
  4. Citizen Digital

    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.

    Kisumu Allstars, Darajani Gogo and MCF’s NSL relegation battle set for dramatic final chapter
  5. Citizen Digital

    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

    Kibera Black Stars eye Nzoia Sugar scalp as NSL season concludes
  6. Citizen Digital

    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).

    A fresh football ascent on the horizon as Coast region dreams again
  7. Citizen Digital

    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.

    Coach Selebwa ditches Vihiga United after relegation to Division 1
  8. Citizen Digital

    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

    Syphas Otieno realises long-term dream of top flight football after Migori promotion to KPL
  9. Citizen Digital

    Mombasa United are placed third in the National Super League standings with 72 points.

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

    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.

    Naivas FC out to extend good run as league heads to the final bend
  11. Citizen Digital

    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

    Migori Youth docked three points after FKF Appeals Committee ruling

Thursday 10 September

  1. Kisumu AllStars manager backs revamped squad for promotion

    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

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Kibera Soccer eyes top-five finish in NSL debut season

    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

Thursday 3 September

  1. Soy United plans new coach, squad rebuild for NSL season

    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

  2. Mombasa United demands KPL promotion after third-place NSL finish

    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

Monday 31 August

  1. Court clarifies status quo order in FKF Premier League dispute

    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

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Compel FC appoints Robert Ajore as new head coach

    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

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Kenyan striker Mwangi joins Tanzanian club Kagera Sugar

    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

Monday 17 August

  1. Newly promoted Migori Youth targets top-flight survival in debut season

    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

  2. Malenya appointed Nzoia Sugar coach, targets top-three NSL finish

    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

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Fortune Sacco to recruit after losing key players

    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

Thursday 6 August

  1. Kibera Black Stars recruiting young talent for NSL season

    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

Wednesday 5 August

  1. NSL coaches oppose FKF legal battles over promotion rules

    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

Monday 3 August

  1. Selebwa takes charge of MOFA FC promotion bid

    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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Kakamega Homeboyz sign striker and defenders for 2026/27 season

    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

Monday 13 July

  1. Kisumu All Stars begin NSL pre-season preparations

    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

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Mathare Women striker confident ahead top-flight debut

    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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. AFCON 2027 hosting will intensify Kenyan Premier League competition

    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

  2. AFCON 2027 will intensify Kenyan Premier League competition

    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

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Kiminini Combined promoted to NSL after strong finish

    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

  2. Kiminini Combined promoted to NSL, eyes next-level competition

    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

Friday 19 June

  1. FKF Leagues Committee faces scrutiny over league governance contradictions

    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

Monday 15 June

  1. Kibera Black Stars coach blames poor home form for ninth-place NSL finish

    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

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

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Kibera Black Stars pursue final-day win against Nzoia Sugar

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Coast region football clubs on rise after years of decline

    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

  2. Coach Selebwa exits Vihiga United following NSL relegation

    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

Monday 8 June

  1. Migori Youth promoted to KPL after NSL victory

    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

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

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Naivas FC seeks fourth straight win against Kabati Youth

    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

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Migori Youth loses three points over ineligible player

    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

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