Talanta Football Club were crowned National Super League (NSL) champions at the GEMS Cambridge School along Magadi Road on Sunday after culminating their stellar 2020/21 season on 72 points, eight points ahead of their closest rival Vihiga Bullets.

The team had unsuccessfully attempted promotion to FKF premier league five times since 2016. The success to FKF is a a dream come true for the team after nine years of anguish and trial.
Talanta defeated minnows Rongai All Stars 2-0 in a friendly match after their NSL opponents, Gusii FC staged a no-show.
The team has the tactical Ken Kenyatta to thank for their victory. “We are all winners today and it is thanks to the combined effort from every one of us. We set out to win the season and am glad it came to pass.” said Ken Kenyatta speaking to Citizen Digital.

Elsewhere Vihiga Bullets will play in the top tier league after defeating Kibera Black Stars 2-0 on the final day to finish the season as runners-up and secure the remaining automatic promotion slot.
Kenya Police who finished at number three will now face off against Vihiga United in the NSL/FKF-PL playoff.