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Vihiga United

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

2026-05-222026-11-02

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  1. May 2026
  2. 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

Friday 25 September

  1. Sharks and Mombasa United to settle SPL dispute in playoffs

    A dispute over SportPesa Premier League regulations has been resolved, with Kariobangi Sharks (16th in the Premier League) and Mombasa United (3rd in the National Super League) agreeing to a promotion-relegation playoff. The two-legged match will determine final top-flight composition, with the first leg on October 1 in Mombasa and the return match on October 6 in Nairobi.

    25 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

  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.

    17 September 2026 · 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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