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Vihiga United

Vihiga United — FKF National Super League club relegated to Division One following the 2025/26 season.

2026-05-222026-09-18

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    e positive results," he said. ‎Owoko brings considerable experience of the competition, having previously handled Homegrown during the 2009/10 season, when he guided the side to a third-place finish. ‎His coaching career has also included spells at Nairobi Stima and Vihiga United

    Owoko ready to lead Soy United's rebuilding journey
  3. July 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    The US-trained coach, who has also managed Vihiga United, holds a CAF A Licence and brings a wealth of experience as MOFA prepare for the new National Super League campaign.

    Selebwa targets Premier League promotion as new MOFA boss
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    ons, securing their status at the pinnacle of the log and confirming their historic promotion to the FKF Premier League alongside 3K FC and Mombasa United. ‎Conversely, the brutal reality of the scrapped playoff system has hit MCF FC hardest, as they officially join Vihiga United

    Three NSL teams promoted to top league as season ends
  7. Citizen Digital

    While Vihiga United and Mwatate United’s fates are already sealed in the relegation zone, one final slot remains ahead of the final day, with all matches scheduled to kick off from 2PM.

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

    Coach Selebwa ditches Vihiga United after relegation to Division 1 By Francis Onguko June 09, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Samwest Blackboots FC coach Gilbert Selebwa in a past training.

    Coach Selebwa ditches Vihiga United after relegation to Division 1
  9. The Standard

    At the bottom of the table, Mwatate United and Vihiga United have already been relegated.

    Migori Youth crowned National Super League champions
  10. Citizen Digital

    The standout fixture in the relegation battle sees Vihiga United take on Luanda Villa in a highly anticipated local derby.

    Migori Youth face defining test in NSL promotion race
  11. Citizen Digital

    Mombasa United are placed third in the National Super League standings with 72 points. ‎ ‎The bottom three sides are; MCF FC, Vihiga United and Mwatate United with 31, 29 and 22 points respectively.

    Nyaberi links Fortune Sacco slump to crushed promotion hopes
  12. May 2026
  13. The Standard

    MCF FC are 19th with 28 points, while Vihiga United sit 18th on 29 points despite their 1-0 win over Gucha Stars.Darajani Gogo, who drew with MOFA, is 17th with 32 points and still not safe.

    NSL promotion race heads for dramatic finish amid growing FKF confusion
  14. Citizen Digital

    Mwatate United currently anchor the log at 20th place with 25 points, closely preceded by Vihiga United on 26 points and MCF FC (27 points), while Darajani Gogo sit just above them in 17th with 28 points.

    NSL reaches boiling point with a three-horse race for title

Yesterday

  1. Owoko appointed Soy United coach, targets positive results

    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.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. New MOFA coach targets Kenya Premier League promotion by 2027/28

    Newly appointed Michael Olunga Football Academy head coach Gilbert Selebwa has set his ambition on guiding the National Super League side to the Kenya Premier League for the 2027/28 season. Selebwa, a former AFC Leopards head coach regarded as a promotion specialist across East Africa, believes his track record of moving clubs from the National Super League to the top flight will help MOFA achieve this goal.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 13 June

  1. Three NSL teams promoted to FKF Premier League

    The 2025/26 FKF National Super League season ended with Migori Youth as champions, securing promotion alongside 3K FC and Mombasa United to the FKF Premier League. MCF FC, Vihiga United, and Mwatate United were relegated to the FKF Division One league.

    13 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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. 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 crowned National Super League champions

    Migori Youth won the FKF National Super League title and secured promotion to the SportPesa Premier League after defeating Equity Bank 2-1, finishing with 80 points and an unassailable five-point lead with one round remaining.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. Migori Youth seek NSL title with one match left

    The National Super League heads into its penultimate round with Migori Youth, top of the standings with 77 points, hosting fourth-placed Equity Bank in a match that could secure the title and automatic promotion to the FKF Premier League. Migori Youth lead second-placed 3K FC by four points, while Equity Bank sit on 71 points in contention for a promotion playoff spot.

    5 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

Saturday 30 May

  1. Three NSL clubs fight for promotion with four points separating top three

    Migori Youth leads the FKF National Super League with 74 points, followed by Mombasa United (72) and 3K FC (70), with less than three matches remaining in the race for promotion to the SportPesa Premier League. The top three are separated by just four points, with fourth-placed Equity Bank and fifth-placed MOFA also within striking distance.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. NSL title race: three teams tied on points with five matches remaining

    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.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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