Newly promoted Football Kenya Federation (FKF) SportPesa League for the 2026/27 season Migori Youth have entered into a partnership with 82Sports an organisation owned by Kenya’s president William Ruto’s son.
Migori Youth patron who is also the Uriri constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Mark Nyamita, together with the club’s chairman, Abdi Aziz Osman, today hosted Ruto’s son George Kimutai Ruto, founder and owner of 82Sports to seal the deal
Discussions focused on potential collaboration between Migori Youth FC and 82 Sports, including Talent identification and development at the grassroots level and Supporting 82 Sports in the organisation of this year’s Nationwide 82 Sports Ultimate Cup, with a special focus on the Nyanza region.
The meeting marks a positive step towards strengthening grassroots football development and building meaningful partnerships that will create more opportunities for young talent across the region.
82Sports is geared towards development and promotion of grassroots football in Kenya.
Migori Youth became the first National Super League club to be promoted to the Kenyan Premier League in the 2025-2026 season following a crucial 2-1 victory over Equity FC on Sunday afternoon.
The win increased Migori’s points tally to an unassailable 80 with one round of matches remaining to the end of the season. Second-placed 3K FC can only reach a maximum of 79 points.
3K, who can secure the second automatic promotion spot, will host Migori Youth in their next match.
Migori Youth’s victory ended a tense week for them as they chased a first ever promotion to top-flight football.
