By Sandra Blessing
Migori was all celebration on Sunday. The stadium was electric, packed with cheering fans. The town came to a standstill. Dance and songs formed part of the evening in the border town.
The long-awaited dream finally came to pass. Even the political opponents – the grandson of Sin Akuru Kuku Lubanga, Governor Ochilo Ayako alias Oyundi, and his political opponent, Uriri MP Mark Nyamita alias “Dhi Dala Koso Ok Dhi” – joined in congratulating Migori Youth Football Club for winning.
Migori Youth, ahead of the game, had been docked three points and slid to second position in the National Super League table. On Sunday, they wrote history by edging out Equity FC 2-1.
Migori Youth FC were crowned the 2025/26 FKF National Super League champions.
Following yesterday’s victory over Equity Bank FC, Migori Youth Football Club secured the top spot with one match still to play, making them mathematically unreachable at the summit.
The team wrote on its social media platforms: “Countless sacrifices. Countless prayers.”
Equity FC, after the game, wrote: “Congratulations to Migori Youth Football Club on successfully securing promotion to the Kenya Premier League for the 2026/2027 season. Wishing you growth and success as you step into the top tier.”
In attendance at the stadium was the patron, Nyamita, who said history was written after a long journey of sacrifice and commitment.
“History written. As Patron, I’m proud beyond words. What a journey, all glory to God. It’s finally done. ‘The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a person’s foot long enough to enable them to put the other foot somewhere higher’ – Thomas Henry Huxley,” he wrote.
Nyamita said the NSL title was theirs, earned through hard work, resilience, and an unwavering spirit. The dream continues.
“For Migori Youth FC, somewhere higher is KPL. For Migori Youth FC patron, somewhere higher is a better Migori County. For you, somewhere higher is maybe something you value or someone you hold close to your heart, or better service for us all,” he wrote.
Governor Ayacko wrote: “Congratulations Nyikwa Sinakuru Kuklubanga ma Dognam. Congratulations Migori Youth Football Club for your merited promotion to play in the Kenya Premier League. We are immensely proud of you.”
Dr Ayacko, while congratulating the team, said the Migori Stadium is almost complete to host the Premier League matches in the new season.
The Premier League champions, the mighty Gor Mahia, joined the celebration, with Chairman Ambrose Rachier welcoming the new kids on the block to the Premier League.
“I take this opportunity to congratulate Migori Youth FC and its leadership, including Mr Aziz, for having qualified for promotion to the top league. On behalf of Gor Mahia FC, I wish them every success in their football engagement,” he wrote.
The coach, Sammy Owano “Otulo”, who has served the club in various capacities over the years, led the team to the crown from 37 matches played: 25 wins, five draws, and seven losses, scoring 56 goals.
Migori Senator Eddy Muok Oketch was full of praise for the team for winning the Super League and qualifying for the Premier League.
“Today I want to proudly congratulate Migori Youth Talent Academy for making it into the Kenyan Premier League. It has been a tough season, but this team has worked incredibly hard. Particular accolades must go to AZIZ for his passion and great commitment to this team. What many people do not know is that since 2009, AZIZ tirelessly worked from his M-Pesa shop to help our boys kick the ball and be engaged. We partnered together to create the WFTA, which we later renamed MYTA,” he wrote.
Muok said for all the years, he has supported the great team while staying in the background to avoid political interference with the team.
“Now that they have made it to the Premier League, I wish to proudly inform my larger network to offer even more support to the team to enhance their performance. I also want to sincerely thank those who have supported the team so far. The management, the fans, sponsors, and the players themselves. KPL resource requirements are high, and strengthened partnership is what will make the team do well in the season. While I will still hugely support from the background, let us all pull together and make MYTA excel. Congratulations, boys!” he wrote.
