Migori Youth soar, Luanda Villa break winless curse as Soy United halt Talanta's run
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Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 08.03.26. | 20:26
Two teams gain promotion to the top tier at the conclusion of the season
National Super League (NSL) Sunday fixtures delivered a mix of wins and a draw, shaping the promotion and relegation battles across the country.
Second-placed Migori Youth maintained their push for the title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Vihiga United, while Luanda Villa finally ended their winless run.
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Meanwhile, Soy United held FC Talanta to a goalless draw, and Kisumu All Stars’ struggles woes deepened.
At Jomo Kenyatta Stadium Mamboleo, Migori Youth left no room for error, dispatching the hosts with precision.
Former Kenya U-20 forward Syphas Otieno broke the deadlock just before halftime taking his season tally to 14.
Churchill Otieno then doubled the advantage three minutes past the hour mark sealing a commanding victory.
The win propelled the Mozzart Bet-backed side to 46 points, keeping them firmly in the promotion race and just three points behind leaders Mombasa United, reinforcing their bid for the NSL title.
Earlier at the same venue, Nzoia Sugar edged past Kisumu All Stars 1-0.
Titus Lusweti’s 73rd-minute strike proved decisive for Charles Odero’s side, moving them to 33 points, eight shy of an automatic promotion slot.
For Kisumu All Stars, the defeat marked a fourth consecutive loss, plunging them deeper into relegation danger at 17th with 21 points.
At Mumboha Grounds, Luanda Villa celebrated their first win since the turn of 2026, ending a seven-match winless streak.
Harrison Tiema netted the decisive goal eight minutes into the second half, giving returning coach Leonard Swaleh an immediate morale boost following the departure of Francis Chinjili.
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The win lifted Villa to 25 points, offering some breathing space from relegation concerns, while returning MCF had a cruel welcome as they now remain bottom with 13 points.
In Kitale, Soy United held FC Talanta to a 0-0 draw, halting Talanta’s four-match winning streak.
The stalemate ended Soy United’s three-match losing streak but extended their winless run to five games, leaving them ninth with 33 points.
Talanta, now seven points off the promotion pace, saw their momentum for an immediate return to the top tier slowed.
