Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinalists secure promotion to National Super League
Reading Time: 3min | Mon. 15.06.26. | 11:31
The promotion seals what has been a remarkable season for the Eldoret-based club
Mfalme FC completed a remarkable season by securing promotion to the 2026-2027 National Super League after a commanding 3-1 victory over Compel FC at Radar Grounds on the final day of the FKF Division One campaign.
The result capped off a memorable year for the Eldoret-based side, who combined league consistency with an impressive run to the quarter-finals of the Mozzart Bet Cup.
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With a packed Radar Grounds roaring them on, Mfalme rose to the occasion when it mattered most.
Their talismanic striker Payai Arok,once again, delivered on the biggest stage, finding the net to extend his tally as the club's leading scorer and helping spark celebrations that lasted long after the final whistle.
The victory confirmed Mfalme's place in the National Super League next season and marked another milestone in a rapid rise, that has seen the club establish itself as one of the most ambitious projects in Kenyan football.
Midfield general Elvis Muyale, who has been at the heart of Mfalme's success throughout the campaign, hailed the collective effort behind the promotion.
"This season was built on belief. From the first day of pre-season, we told ourselves we wanted to make history. Every player, every member of staff and every supporter played their part. Promotion is the reward for months of sacrifice, and reaching the Mozzart Bet Cup quarter-finals showed that we can compete with anyone when we play with courage and unity."
Muyale also paid tribute to the supporters who turned Radar Grounds into a fortress.
"The atmosphere today was incredible. The fans carried us through difficult moments during the season and we are proud to give them something special to celebrate."
Meanwhile, highly-rated forward Arok, whose performances have reportedly attracted attention from several FKF Premier League clubs, reflected on a campaign that has elevated both his profile and that of the club.
"It's been a fantastic journey. We've shown character, discipline and hunger throughout the season. A lot of people doubted us at the beginning, but we stayed focused on our objectives and now we've achieved something historic."
The lanky forward added.
"The cup run gave us confidence because we proved ourselves against strong opposition. Those experiences helped prepare us for the pressure of the promotion race. Whatever happens next in my career, Mfalme FC will always be special because this group achieved something that will be remembered for a long time."
The promotion crowns a season that delivered unforgettable moments for Mfalme supporters, from giant-killing performances in the Mozzart Bet Cup to a relentless league campaign that culminated in promotion on home soil.
With a talented squad, an ambitious leadership structure and growing momentum behind the club, Mfalme FC now turns its attention to the challenge of competing in the National Super League.