The 2026/27 National Super League season is set to bring together clubs from different parts of Kenya, creating a competition with a strong mix of experienced sides, academy-based teams and ambitious community clubs. A total of 20 clubs are listed for the new season, with teams based in Nairobi, Kajiado, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Murang’a, Kisumu, Vihiga, Homa Bay, Bungoma, Mumias, Eldoret and Trans Nzoia. The geographical spread of the clubs means that travelling will once again be an important part of the season. Some teams will cover long distances to play away matches, while clubs based in Nairobi will have the advantage of shorter trips when playing other Nairobi-based sides. The distances below are approximate road distances from Nairobi. 1. BB Bread – Nairobi Home venue: Dandora StadiumRegion: NairobiApproximate distance from Nairobi: 13 km BB Bread will use Dandora Stadium as its home ground. The Nairobi-based club will be among the teams enjoying relatively short travelling distances during the season, especially when facing other clubs based in the capital. Playing at home in Dandora could also give the club an opportunity to build a strong local following. 2. Equity Bank – Kajiado Home venue: Mashuuru Sports ComplexRegion: Kajiado CountyApproximate distance from Nairobi: 115 km Equity Bank will represent Kajiado County, with Mashuuru Sports Complex listed as its home venue. The club will face a different challenge from the Nairobi teams because of the longer distances involved in some away matches. However, playing at home could give Equity Bank an important advantage, particularly against teams travelling from western and western Nyanza regions. 3. Talanta – Nairobi Home venue: Dandora StadiumRegion: NairobiApproximate distance from Nairobi: 13 km Talanta will share Dandora Stadium with BB Bread. The club will be part of a large group of Nairobi-based teams in the league. Having several NSL clubs in Nairobi could create interesting local matches while also reducing travelling costs for some fixtures. 4. Fortune Sacco – Kirinyaga Home venue: Wang’uru StadiumRegion: Kirinyaga CountyApproximate distance from Nairobi: 101 km Fortune Sacco will play its home matches at Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga. The club is based in the Mount Kenya region and will have to travel across the country for several away fixtures. Its home matches could be particularly important because visiting teams will have to deal with the journey to Kirinyaga. 5. Gucha Stars – Kisii Home venue: Tendere GroundRegion: Kisii CountyApproximate distance from Nairobi: 309 km Gucha Stars will be one of the teams representing Kisii County. The club will play its home matches at Tendere Ground. With Kisii located more than 300 kilometres from Nairobi by road, travelling will be a major factor for clubs coming from the capital and other parts of the country. Gucha Stars will hope to turn its home matches into an important source of points. 6. Kabati Youth – Murang’a Home venue: St. Sebastian ParkRegion: Murang’a CountyApproximate distance from Nairobi: 92 km Kabati Youth will host its matches at St. Sebastian Park in Murang’a. The club is among the teams located relatively close to Nairobi, although away trips to western Kenya and Nyanza will still require significant travel. Kabati Youth will be looking to establish itself as a competitive side in the NSL. 7. Kariobangi Sharks – Nairobi Home venue: Kasarani AnnexRegion: NairobiApproximate distance from Nairobi: 15 km Kariobangi Sharks are one of the better-known names on the list. The club will use Kasarani Annex as its home venue. Being based in Nairobi gives Sharks access to a large football population and relatively easy transport links. The club will also face several local opponents during the season, creating a number of potentially interesting Nairobi derbies. 8. Kibera Black Stars – Nairobi Home venue: Ligi NdogoRegion: NairobiApproximate distance from Nairobi: 8 km Kibera Black Stars will play their home matches at Ligi Ndogo. The club is based in Nairobi and will therefore be among the teams with some of the shortest travel distances in the league. Its location could also make home matches accessible to a large number of supporters. 9. Kisumu All Stars – Kisumu Home venue: Mambo LeoRegion: Kisumu CountyApproximate distance from Nairobi: 340 km Kisumu All Stars will represent Kisumu County and use Mambo Leo as its home venue. The club will have to make several long trips during the season, particularly when travelling to Nairobi and other parts of the country. At home, however, Kisumu All Stars will hope to use local support and familiarity with the conditions to their advantage. 10. Luanda Villa – Vihiga Home venue: Mumboha GroundsRegion: Vihiga CountyApproximate distance from Nairobi: 357 km Luanda Villa will be based in Vihiga County. The club’s home matches will be played at Mumboha Grounds. The long distance from Nairobi means that visiting teams from the capital will have a considerable journey to make. Luanda Villa will be hoping that home advantage helps them collect important points throughout the campaign. 11. MOFA FC – Homa Bay Home venue: Raila Odinga StadiumRegion: Homa Bay CountyApproximate distance from Nairobi: 400 km MOFA FC, the Michael Olunga Football Academy, will be one of the interesting teams to watch. The academy-based club will use Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay as its home venue. The club’s connection to Michael Olunga’s football academy will attract attention as it competes at the NSL level. At about 400 kilometres from Nairobi by road, Homa Bay will also be one of the longer away trips for Nairobi-based teams. 12. Nairobi City Stars – Nairobi Home venue: Gems CambridgeRegion: NairobiApproximate distance from Nairobi: 8 km Nairobi City Stars will use Gems Cambridge as its home venue. The club will be one of the many Nairobi teams competing in the 2026/27 NSL season. Its location means that travelling will be less demanding when playing other Nairobi-based teams. 13. Naivas FC – Ngong Home venue: Vapour SportsRegion: Ngong, Kajiado CountyApproximate distance from Nairobi: 30 km Naivas FC will play its home matches at Vapour Sports in Ngong. The club is located close to Nairobi, giving it an advantage when compared with teams based in western Kenya and Nyanza. Naivas FC will be looking to make its home ground difficult for visiting teams. 14. Nzoia Sugar FC – Bungoma Home venue: Sudi StadiumRegion: Bungoma CountyApproximate distance from Nairobi: 420 km Nzoia Sugar FC will be based in Bungoma and use Sudi Stadium as its home venue. The club is among those facing some of the longest travelling distances from Nairobi. Away teams will have to prepare carefully for the long journey to Bungoma. Nzoia Sugar will hope to make home matches an important part of its campaign. 15. Sofapaka FC – Mumias Home venue: Mumias ComplexRegion: Mumias, Kakamega CountyApproximate distance from Nairobi: 330 km Sofapaka FC is another familiar name in Kenyan football. The club will play its home matches at Mumias Complex. The move means Sofapaka will be based in western Kenya for its NSL home fixtures. The club’s experience in Kenyan football could make it one of the teams attracting significant attention during the season. 16. Soy United – Eldoret Home venue: ASK ShowgroundsRegion: Eldoret, Uasin Gishu CountyApproximate distance from Nairobi: 310 km Soy United will use ASK Showgrounds in Eldoret as its home venue. The club will represent the North Rift region and will have to travel significant distances for some of its away matches. The team’s home fixtures could attract local football fans looking to support a side from the region. 17. Kibera Soccer FC – Nairobi Home venue: Gems CambridgeRegion: NairobiApproximate distance from Nairobi: 8 km Kibera Soccer FC will share Gems Cambridge with Nairobi City Stars. The Nairobi-based club will benefit from relatively short travel distances during the season. Its matches against other Nairobi teams could also become important local contests. 18. Kiminini Combined FC – Trans Nzoia Home venue: Ndura Sports ComplexRegion: Trans Nzoia CountyApproximate distance from Nairobi: 330 km Kiminini Combined FC will play its home matches at Ndura Sports Complex in Trans Nzoia. The club is part of a growing group of teams from western and Rift Valley regions competing in the NSL. Long-distance travel will be part of the club’s season, particularly when it travels to Nairobi and other distant regions. 19. Mfalme FC – Eldoret Home venue: ASK ShowgroundsRegion: Eldoret, Uasin Gishu CountyApproximate distance from Nairobi: 310 km Mfalme FC will also use ASK Showgrounds in Eldoret as its home venue. This means Eldoret will have more than one team hosting NSL matches at the same venue. The local rivalry and competition for supporters could add extra interest to football in the region. 20. Spitfire FC – Nairobi Home venue: Ulinzi Sports ComplexRegion: NairobiApproximate distance from Nairobi: 15 km Spitfire FC will use Ulinzi Sports Complex as its home ground. The club joins a large group of Nairobi-based sides in the league. With several opponents also based in Nairobi, Spitfire will have a number of matches that require relatively little travelling. Nairobi Dominates the List One of the biggest features of the 2026/27 NSL lineup is the number of teams based in Nairobi and its surrounding areas. BB Bread, Talanta, Kariobangi Sharks, Kibera Black Stars, Nairobi City Stars, Kibera Soccer FC and Spitfire FC are all based in or around Nairobi. Naivas FC is also located relatively close to the capital in Ngong. This could create several local matches and reduce travel costs for the clubs involved. Western Kenya and Nyanza Also Have a Strong Presence The league also has a strong presence outside Nairobi. Teams such as Gucha Stars, Kisumu All Stars, Luanda Villa, MOFA FC, Nzoia Sugar, Sofapaka and Kiminini Combined will give the competition a strong presence in western Kenya and the Nyanza region. These clubs will have to manage some of the longest journeys in the league. For example, the approximate road distance from Nairobi to Nzoia Sugar’s home in Bungoma is listed at about 420 kilometres, while MOFA FC’s Homa Bay base is about 400 kilometres away. Such distances can affect players’ recovery, accommodation costs and overall team budgets. The Longest and Shortest Trips Based on the distances provided, some of the clubs are located much farther from Nairobi than others. Longest distances from Nairobi Nzoia Sugar FC – 420 km MOFA FC – 400 km Luanda Villa – 357 km Kisumu All Stars – 340 km Sofapaka FC – 330 km Kiminini Combined FC – 330 km Soy United – 310 km Mfalme FC – 310 km Gucha Stars – 309 km Shortest distances from Nairobi Kibera Black Stars – 8 km Nairobi City Stars – 8 km BB Bread – 13 km Talanta – 13 km Spitfire FC – 15 km Kariobangi Sharks – 15 km Naivas FC – 30 km The figures are approximate road distances and should not be treated as official league travel distances. Travel Could Be a Major Factor The 2026/27 NSL season will not only be about what happens on the pitch. For clubs travelling hundreds of kilometres, logistics will be very important. Teams will need to plan for: Transport Accommodation Meals Player recovery Match preparation Security Travel time Financial costs Clubs with limited budgets may feel the effect of long-distance travel more than financially stronger teams. This makes home form extremely important. A team that can consistently win its home matches could build a strong points total without depending heavily on away results. A Season to Watch The 2026/27 National Super League season promises to be an interesting competition because of the mix of clubs and regions involved. From the busy streets of Nairobi to Kisii, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Bungoma, Vihiga, Eldoret, Trans Nzoia and other parts of the country, the league will give clubs from different regions a chance to compete for their football ambitions. The different home venues will also add variety to the competition. For the players, coaches and supporters, the challenge will be simple: win matches, collect points and stay consistent throughout the season. With 20 clubs listed, the race for promotion, survival and league position could produce plenty of drama once the 2026/27 campaign gets underway. Post navigation FKF Condemns Violence and Disorder During Gor Mahia vs Tusker Super Cup Clash
