Caption for the landscape image: Premier League-bound: How it all started for Migori Youth Tuesday, June 09, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Migori Youth players pose for a team photo before their National Super League match against Equity FC at Awendo Green Stadium on June 7, 2026. Photo credit: Courtesy By Wycliffe Nyaberi Correspondent Summary Article Related What you need to know: Migori secured the 2025/2026 National Super League (NSL) title and earned the right to be promoted to the FKF Premier League.The team has been playing in the NSL for the last eight seasons, including this one that has seen them secure promotion to FKF-PL. Awendo Green Stadium, packed with an estimated 7,000 spectators, has never seen such a Sunday. When the referee blew the final whistle at 4:56pm, Migori Youth players collapsed to the turf, not from exhaustion, but from the weight of history. PREMIUM Migori Youth gain promotion to FKF Premier League Awendo-based side secure promotion to top-flight league with a game to spare. PREMIUM Migori Youth FC’s quest for Premier League promotion takes a knock after appeal FKF-AC's punishment follows Kabati Youth FC’s successful appeal. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Kenyan girls face China in Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup PREMIUM Let’s pull together and stage a world-class championships in 2029 PREMIUM Tusker look to rewrite history against Tanzanian opponents PREMIUM Seb Coe: We made the right decision for the sport, now deliver on the promise Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027. PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
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