Mt Kenya United F.C.

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Mt Kenya United F.C.
Full nameMt Kenya United Football Club
Founded2006;17 years ago (2006)
Chairman Francis MUREI THI
League Kenyan Premier League
2014 FKF Division One,
2nd (Zone A, )
(promoted)

Mt Kenya United Football Club is a professional association football club based in Nairobi, Kenya. The club currently competes in the Kenyan Premier League after qualifying from the Kenyan National Super League at second position behind Posta Rangers. [1] [2]

The club changed its name from Nakumatt to Mt Kenya United in November 2018. [3]

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References

  1. "Nakumatt FC line up their finest against Karuturi". Futaa.com.
  2. "Futaa.com – Your number one news source for football in Kenya". Futaa.com.
  3. capitalfmkenya (9 November 2018). "Nakumatt FC renamed to Mt Kenya United". Capital Sports.