National Super League side Vihiga United have been crowned champions of the NSL after a hard fought 1:0 victory over Ushuru FC in a grueling encounter played at the Mumias Sports Complex.

Vihiga scored the lone goal that earned them promotion to the Kenyan Premier League, courtesy of newly called up Harambee Stars striker Bernard Ochieng in the 31st minute to send the home crowd into a frenzy.

Vihiga celebrating promotion

Nairobi based, Wazito FC secured promotion to Kenya’s top tier league after a 5:2 demolition of Police FC in a match played at the Narok Stadium.

The Frank Ouna led side overcame Police courtesy of braces from Denis Gicheru, and Kennedy Otijo , Zachary Gathu scored the other goal to assure automatic qualification to the KPL.

Ushuru who finished 3rd in the NSL will have to battle it out in a playoff against Thika United who finished 16th in the KPL but all that depends on whether KPL and FKF can agree on the promotion criteria.