NSL: Naivas FC keep FKF Premier League dream alive after thumping champions Nairobi United
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Reading Time: 3min | Sat. 21.06.25. | 18:09
In the relegation dogfight, Mombasa United avoided the drop after thumping Kibera Black Stars 4-1 at the Ukunda Showgrounds in a match overshadowed by controversy before kickoff
For the second time running, Naivas FC have booked their place in the FKF Premier League/National Super League (NSL) promotion/relegation playoff, sealing the spot with a resounding 3-0 victory over Nairobi United at Dandora Stadium on the final day of the season.
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Goals from Emmanuel Lunalo, Markvibian Kesa, and Julius Ngugi ensured that head coach Elvis Ayany's side finished the campaign level on points with Darajani Gogo but with a superior goal difference, four more than their playoff rivals.
Heading into the weekend, the playoff berth was a three-horse race involving Naivas, Fortune Sacco, and Darajani Gogo. Naivas knew only a win would suffice, and they delivered in style.
Darajani Gogo 1-0 Luanda Villa
At the Marist University Grounds, Darajani Gogo edged Luanda Villa 1-0 thanks to Edwin Ouko’s goal. However, despite matching Naivas on 62 points, Paul Ogai’s men were undone by goal difference and narrowly missed the playoff ticket.
Naivas will now hope to go one step further than last season, when they lost narrowly to Sofapaka 1-0 in both legs of the playoff under then-coach Collins Omondi.
Naivas FC have earned a slot in the FKF Premier League promotion play off after edging Nairobi United 3-0 at Dandora Stadium.
— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) June 21, 2025
Nairobi United and APS Bomet are both promoted to the FKF Premier League #FootballKE#NSL2026 pic.twitter.com/NuHRyOlAQp
Mombasa United 4-1 Kibera Black Stars
In the relegation dogfight, Mombasa United avoided the drop after thumping Kibera Black Stars 4-1 at the Ukunda Showgrounds in a match overshadowed by controversy before kickoff.
Kibera arrived without a goalkeeper or full technical bench, fielding only their coach and a depleted squad.
Kibera Black Stars have travelled for their Mombasa United clash without a goalkeeper.
— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) June 21, 2025
The team has also made the trip without members of the technical bench — only the chairman and the head coach have travelled.
The match was initially scheduled to be played at Mbaraki Stadium… pic.twitter.com/TyfzggSLuq
Paul Osama was the hero with a hat trick, and Barack added the fourth, ensuring Mombasa United’s stay in the second tier.
The result condemned their coastal rivals, Mombasa Stars, to relegation.
Mombasa Stars 0-1 SamWest
At the Serani Sports Complex, Mombasa Stars needed the miracle of winning by at least 18 goals and hope other results went their way.
But their hopes were dashed within eight minutes when Timothy Ndayala of SamWest Blackboots scored the only goal of the match. Ndayala finished the season with 20 goals to his name.
Mombasa Stars, formerly known as Coast Stima and then Coastal Heroes, have endured years of financial instability and name changes.
They now face life in the third tier and a crucial period of rebuilding.
Migori Youth 1-0 Nzoia Sugar
At Migori Stadium, Paul Okoth scored the decisive goal as Migori Youth edged Nzoia Sugar 1-0 to confirm their survival.
Migori finished 12th with 41 points, while Nzoia, despite their struggles, also survived, ending the campaign in 15th place with 39 points.
3K FC 1-0 MOFA
In Embu, newcomers 3K FC wrapped up a promising debut season in the second tier with a 1-0 win over Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA), securing a respectable ninth-place finish.
Final FKF NSL 2024/2025 Summary:
Promoted to FKF Premier League:
Nairobi United
APS Bomet
Relegated to Division One:
Muhoroni Youth
SS Assad
Mombasa Stars
Playoff Team: Naivas FC
Top Scorer
Elias Mugane—22 Goals (Fortune Sacco)
Veron Ombima—22 Goals (Darajani Gogo)
Timothy Ndayala—20 Goals (Samwest Blackboots)
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