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Kenyan football coach

Nicholas Muyoti Personal information Full name Nicholas Ndubi Muyoti Date of birth (1976-09-08) 8 September 1976 (age 49) Place of birth Kenya Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) Positions Defender midfielder Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 1996–1997 Kenyatta Hospital F.C.|KNH 1997–2002 AFC Leopards 2002–2005 Thika United F.C. 2006 Sporting Afrique FC 13 (0) 2006–2007 Churchill Brothers S.C. 2007–2008 Sporting Clube de Goa 14 (0) 2008–2009 Thika United F.C. 12 (12) 2009 Sher Karuturi 22 (12) 2010 Sofapaka F.C. 11 (10) 2011 AFC Leopards 20 (1) International career‡ 2001–2003 Kenya 17 (2) Managerial career 2012 AFC Leopards (assistant) 2013 AFC Leopards (team manager) 2013 AFC Leopards (assistant) 2014 Oserian F.C. (Head coach) 2015 Oserian F.C. (Head coach) 2016 AFC Leopards (assistant) 2017 Zetech University (Head coach) 2017 Thika United F.C. (Head coach) 2018-2019 Nzoia Sugar F.C. (Head coach) 2019-2021 Kakamega Homeboyz F.C. (Head coach) 2021-2025 Nairobi City Stars (Head coach) 2025-2026 Nairobi United (Head coach) 2026-? Kenya Police FC (Head coach) * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:20, 26 March 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 19:20, 26 March 2022 (UTC)

**Nicholas Ndubi Muyoti** (born 8 September 1976) is a retired [Kenyan](/source/Kenya)[1] international defender and midfielder. He is the current head coach of [Kenyan Premier League](/source/Kenyan_Premier_League) side [Kenya Police FC](/source/Kenya_Police_FC).[2]

Muyoti is a former [Kenya](/source/Kenya_national_football_team) captain best remembered for lifting the [Castle Lager Cup](/source/Castle_Lager_Cup) trophy in 2002.[3][4]

## Early life

Muyoti was born on 8 September 1976 in [Nairobi](/source/Nairobi). He went to school at Our Lady of Mercy Primary School before moving to Mumias Boys Primary School. He then proceeded to Amukura Secondary School in Busia before ending up at Nairobi's Upper Hill School.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Career

Muyoti started out his career at lower-tier side [Kenyatta Hospital F.C.](/source/Kenyatta_National_Hospital) while still a student at Upper Hill School.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## AFC Leopards

While at [Kenyatta Hospital F.C.](/source/Kenyatta_National_Hospital) he tried out with [AFC Leopards](/source/AFC_Leopards) whom he joined in 1997 where he spent six seasons before heading to [Thika United](/source/Thika_United) in 2002. He returned to the same club nine years later in 2011 to end his playing career.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Singapore

After four seasons at [Thika United](/source/Thika_United) in 2002, Muyoti moved to [Sporting Afrique](/source/Sporting_Afrique_FC) for the [2006 S.League](/source/2006_S.League),.[5] Described as a conscientious leader, Muyoti captained [Sporting Afrique](/source/Sporting_Afrique_FC) at the [2006 S.League](/source/2006_S.League),[5]

## India

After Singapore, Muyoti moved to [Churchill Brothers](/source/Churchill_Brothers_S.C.) for 2006,[6] the captain was Man of the Match as they drew with [Sporting Clube de Goa](/source/Sporting_Clube_de_Goa) 1-1 despite earning a yellow card which left him out for the 11th round.[7]

He then moved to [Sporting Clube de Goa](/source/Sporting_Clube_de_Goa) for 2007 season,[8] the Kenyan had to leave the *Flaming Oranje* in 2008[9] due to injury, out for eight months.

## Return to Kenya

After India, Muyoti returned to [Thika United](/source/Thika_United) for a season in 2008 then made moves in each of the next seasons to [Sher Karuturi](/source/Sher_Karuturi), [Sofapaka F.C.](/source/Sofapaka_F.C.) before finally returning 'home' to [AFC Leopards](/source/AFC_Leopards) in 2011 where he hanged his boots as a player at the close of that season.

## Swindon Town

In late 2002, it was reported that Muyoti had caught the eye of English side [Swindon Town](/source/Swindon_Town)[10] as the [Kenya national football team](/source/Kenya_national_football_team) toured England for a series of friendly games. The reports later stated the deal did not materialize.[11]

## National team

While at [AFC Leopards](/source/AFC_Leopards), Muyoti was called up to the [Kenya national football team](/source/Kenya_national_football_team) in 2001 and played for the national team till the year 2003.

He was handed his first cap at the [Amahoro Stadium](/source/Amahoro_Stadium) by [Reinhard Fabisch](/source/Reinhard_Fabisch) in a game against Ethiopia in the final of [2001 CECAFA Cup](/source/2001_CECAFA_Cup).[12]

## Management

Muyoti began his journey to coaching when, at the end of the 2011 season at [AFC Leopards](/source/AFC_Leopards), he was named the assistant coach, then team manager,[13][14] and back as an assistant.[15] He left the club towards the end of 2013[16] to join [Oserian FC](/source/Oserian_FC)[17][18][19][20] as head coach before returning to [AFC Leopards](/source/AFC_Leopards) in 2016 as an assistant coach.[21][22]

He moved to [Zetech University](/source/Zetech_University)[23][24][25] at the onset of 2017 for a short stint before heading to [Thika United](/source/Thika_United) as an assistant coach first, then head coach.[26][27][28][29][30][31] Head coach roles at [Nzoia Sugar](/source/Nzoia_Sugar),[32] [Kakamega Homeboyz](/source/Kakamega_Homeboyz)[33] then to his current station [Nairobi City Stars](/source/Nairobi_City_Stars)[34][35][36][37] then followed.

In mid January 2025 he moved to Kenyan second tier side [Nairobi United](/source/Nairobi_United)[38] and went on to complete an unprecedented double in winning the Super League title and earning the team promotion to the [Kenyan Premier League](/source/Kenyan_Premier_League) before topping it up with the domestic Cup, [Mozzart Bet Cup](/source/FKF_President's_Cup), to book a place in the [2025–26 CAF Confederation Cup](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_CAF_Confederation_Cup).

## Career statistics

### International

- *As of 27 April 2022*

Kenya Year Apps Goals 2001 1 0 2002 13 2 2003 3 0 Total 17 2

### International goals

- *As of 27 April 2022* (scores and results list Kenya's goal tally first) [1]

Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 18 May 2002 Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tanzania 0–2 0-5 Friendly 2. 23 October 2002 CCM Kirumba Stadium, Mwanza, Tanzania South Africa 1–1 1-1 Castle Lager Cup (East Africa)

## Honours

### Club

**AFC Leopards**

- [Moi Golden Cup](/source/FKF_President's_Cup): 2001

**Nairobi United**

- [Mozzart Bet Cup](/source/FKF_President's_Cup): 2025

- [Kenyan National Super League](/source/Kenyan_National_Super_League): 2024-25

**Kenya**

- [2002 CECAFA Cup](/source/2002_CECAFA_Cup)

- [Castle Lager Cup](/source/Castle_Lager_Cup) (East Africa): 2002

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NFT_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NFT_1-1) [Nicholas Muyoti NFT profile](https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/3598/Nicholas_Muyoti.html)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Capital News, 28 Jun 2025 [Muyoti Dreams Of Continental Experience With Nairobi United Ahead Of Gor Duel](https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/sports/2025/06/28/muyoti-dreams-of-continental-experience-with-nairobi-united-ahead-of-gor-duel/)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** BBC, 27 Oct 2002 [Kenya take Castle Cup](https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/2365723.stm)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** RSSSF, [Four Nations Castle Lager Cup (East Africa)](https://www.rsssf.org/tablesc/castle.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230203205701/https://rsssf.org/tablesc/castle.html) 3 February 2023 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-sleague.com_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-sleague.com_5-1) Muyoti - Let no-fear Flamingos entertain you Sleague.com

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [Season ending transfers 2006](http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2006.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000401/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2006.html) 4 March 2016 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) IndianFootball.Com

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [News for the month of March 2007](http://www.indianfootball.de/news/m200703.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180709202749/http://www.indianfootball.de/news/m200703.html) 9 July 2018 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) IndianFootball.Com

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** [Season ending transfers 2007](http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2007.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200217030450/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2007.html) 17 February 2020 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) IndianFootball.Com

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** [Season ending transfers 2008](http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2008.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200217030450/http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2008.html) 17 February 2020 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) IndianFootball.Com

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Allafrica, 22 Jul 2003 [Swindon Eyeing Muyoti](https://allafrica.com/stories/200209300531.html)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Allafrica, 22 Jul 2003 [UK Club Reject Muyoti](https://allafrica.com/stories/200307220720.html/)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** NFT, 22 Dec 2001 [Ethiopia 2 Kenya 1](https://www.national-football-teams.com/matches/report/21884/Ethiopia_Kenya.html/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220308191032/https://www.national-football-teams.com/matches/report/21884/Ethiopia_Kenya.html) 8 March 2022 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** The Standard, 9 Jan 2013 [Leopards set to unveil squad and new coach](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/sports/article/2000074598/leopards-set-to-unveil-squad-and-new-coach/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220327142236/https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/sports/article/2000074598/leopards-set-to-unveil-squad-and-new-coach) 27 March 2022 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Michezo Afrika, 24 Jan 2012 [Muyoti appointed AFC Leopards' assistant coach](https://www.michezoafrika.com/kpl/muyoti-appointed-afc-leopards-assistant-coach/4469.aspx/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181022232513/https://www.michezoafrika.com/kpl/muyoti-appointed-afc-leopards-assistant-coach/4469.aspx) 22 October 2018 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Goal, 5 Feb 2013 [AFC Leopards confirm Nicholas Muyoti as assistant coach](http://www.goal.com/en-ke/news/4522/kenyan-football/2013/05/02/3948084/afc-leopards-confirm-nicholas-muyoti-as-assistant-coach/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220327142238/https://www.goal.com/en-ke/news/4522/kenyan-football/2013/05/02/3948084/afc-leopards-confirm-nicholas-muyoti-as-assistant-coach/) 27 March 2022 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** The-Star, 10 Oct 2013 [Muyoti bitter after being shown the door at Leopards](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2013/10/10/muyoti-bitter-after-being-shown-the-door-at-leopards) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230502163812/https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2013/10/10/muyoti-bitter-after-being-shown-the-door-at-leopards) 2 May 2023 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Goal, 26 Feb 2014 [Muyoti appointed Oserian FC coach](http://www.goal.com/en-ke/news/4522/kenyan-football/2014/02/26/4647284/muyoti-appointed-oserian-fc-coach) Goal.com

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Futaa, 4 Aug 2014 [Muyoti parts ways with Oserian](https://futaa.com/ke/article/89980/muyoti-parts-ways-with-oserian) Futaa

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Futaa, 20 Feb 2015 [Muyoti makes Oserian return](https://futaa.com/ke/article/99429/muyoti-makes-oserian-return) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181022193529/https://futaa.com/ke/article/99429/muyoti-makes-oserian-return) 22 October 2018 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) Futaa

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** Futaa, 17 Nov 2015 [Muyoti’s term ends at Oserian](https://www.futaa.com/zm/article/109498/muyotias-term-ends-at-oserian) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181022193526/https://www.futaa.com/zm/article/109498/muyotias-term-ends-at-oserian) 22 October 2018 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) Futaa

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Goal, 18 Jan 2016 [Muyoti returns to AFC Leopards as Deputy coach](http://www.goal.com/en-ke/news/4523/kenyan-premier-league/2016/01/18/19449442/muyoti-returns-to-afc-leopards-as-deputy-coach/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220326215453/https://www.goal.com/en-ke/news/4523/kenyan-premier-league/2016/01/18/19449442/muyoti-returns-to-afc-leopards-as-deputy-coach/) 26 March 2022 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** Soka.co.ke [AFC Leopards parts ways with quartet](http://www.soka.co.ke/news/item/afc-leopards-parts-ways-with-quartet) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20161101180258/http://www.soka.co.ke/news/item/afc-leopards-parts-ways-with-quartet) 1 November 2016 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** Capital FM 21 Jan 2017 [Zetech’s New Coach Nicholas Muyoti Hopes To Lead Team Big Wins](https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/thesauce/zetechs-new-coach-nicholas-muyoti-hopes-lead-team-big-wins/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220326215450/https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/thesauce/zetechs-new-coach-nicholas-muyoti-hopes-lead-team-big-wins/) 26 March 2022 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** The Standard, 17 Jan 2017 [Former AFC coach to handle Zetech University](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/football/2000230186/former-afc-coach-to-handle-zetech-university/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220326215451/https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/football/2000230186/former-afc-coach-to-handle-zetech-university) 26 March 2022 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** VarCity, 18 Jan 2017 [Zetech taps former AFC Coach Nicholas Muyoti](https://www.varcity.co.ke/zetech-taps-former-afc-coach-nicholas-muyoti/?cn-reloaded=1/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230502163841/https://www.varcity.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/K86B9744-1068x712.jpg) 2 May 2023 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** Soka25east [AFRICAN FOOTBALL Muyoti appointed Thika United head coach](http://www.soka25east.com/muyoti-appointed-thika-united-head-coach/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170911172900/http://www.soka25east.com/muyoti-appointed-thika-united-head-coach/) 11 September 2017 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** Soka.co.ke [Thika United confirms Muyoti appointment](http://www.soka.co.ke/news/item/thika-united-confirms-muyoti-appointment) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170211161635/http://www.soka.co.ke/news/item/thika-united-confirms-muyoti-appointment) 11 February 2017 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-28)** Goal, 10 May 2017 [Nandwa elevated as Nicholas Muyoti takes charge at Thika United](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/nandwa-elevated-as-nicholas-muyoti-takes-charge-at-thika/xbtqeq7w2ruj1epwmyny8iqd2/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220326215450/https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/nandwa-elevated-as-nicholas-muyoti-takes-charge-at-thika/xbtqeq7w2ruj1epwmyny8iqd2/) 26 March 2022 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-29)** Supersport, 10 May 2017 [Muyoti appointed Thika coach](https://supersport.com/football/kenya/news/170510/Muyoti_appointed_Thika_coach/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220326215449/https://supersport.com/football/kenya/news/170510/Muyoti_appointed_Thika_coach/) 26 March 2022 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-30)** The Standard, 11 May 2017 [Muyoti takes over Thika United reigns](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/football/2001239281/muyoti-takes-over-thika-united-reigns/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220326215453/https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/football/2001239281/muyoti-takes-over-thika-united-reigns) 26 March 2022 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-31)** Goal.com, 1 May 2018 [Thika United coach Nicholas Muyoti quits after strings of poor performances](http://www.goal.com/en-ke/news/thika-united-coach-nicholas-muyoti-quits-after-strings-of/1wxelv9ra7lga16xkfb76jg8fn/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220327072930/https://www.goal.com/en-ke/news/thika-united-coach-nicholas-muyoti-quits-after-strings-of/1wxelv9ra7lga16xkfb76jg8fn/) 27 March 2022 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-32)** Goal, 20 July 2018 [Nzoia Sugar settles for Nicholas Muyoti as new coach](http://www.goal.com/en-ke/news/nzoia-sugar-settles-for-nicholas-muyoti-as-new-coach/1bdvil7oszzbg1fqrjm9ay7kgd) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180721204814/http://www.goal.com/en-ke/news/nzoia-sugar-settles-for-nicholas-muyoti-as-new-coach/1bdvil7oszzbg1fqrjm9ay7kgd) 21 July 2018 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-33)** Sports Africa, 18 Feb 2019 [CHANGE OF GUARD: Nicholas Muyoti named as Kakamega Homeboyz new coach](https://www.sportsnews.africa/change-of-guard-muyoti-appointed-new-coach-in-one-year-deal-at-kakamega-homeboyz/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211008114703/https://www.sportsnews.africa/change-of-guard-muyoti-appointed-new-coach-in-one-year-deal-at-kakamega-homeboyz/) 8 October 2021 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-34)** Nairobi City Stars, 17 Sep 2021 [Nicholas Muyoti joins Nairobi City Stars](http://nairobicitystarsfc.org/nicholas-muyoti-joins-nairobi-city-stars/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211008114704/http://nairobicitystarsfc.org/nicholas-muyoti-joins-nairobi-city-stars/) 8 October 2021 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-35)** Futaa, 17 Sep 2021 [Former KK Homeboyz coach Muyoti joins Nairobi City Stars](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/football/2001423770/former-kk-homeboyz-coach-muyoti-joins-nairobi-city-stars/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211004080314/https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/Football/2001423770/former-kk-homeboyz-coach-muyoti-joins-nairobi-city-stars) 4 October 2021 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-36)** The-Star, 18 Sep 2021 [Muyoti joins City Stars, ready for a new challenge](https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/football/2021-09-18-muyoti-joins-city-stars-ready-for-a-new-challenge/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220327072927/https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/football/2021-09-18-muyoti-joins-city-stars-ready-for-a-new-challenge/) 27 March 2022 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-37)** Futaa, 21 Sep 2021 [OFFICIAL Nairobi City Stars appoint Nicholas Muyoti as the new head coach](https://futaa.com/ke/article/227148/official-nairobi-city-stars-appoint-nicholas-muyoti-as-the-new-head-coach/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220511150244/https://futaa.com/ke/article/227148/official-nairobi-city-stars-appoint-nicholas-muyoti-as-the-new-head-coach) 11 May 2022 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-38)** Mozart Sport, 15 Jan 2025 [Muyoti lands appointment at National Super League side, 4 days after quitting City Stars](https://www.mozzartsport.co.ke/football/news/muyoti-lands-appointment-at-national-super-league-side-4-days-after-quitting-city-stars/49864/)

## External links

- [Nicholas Muyoti](https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/3598.html) at National-Football-Teams.com

- [Nicholas Muyoti](https://globalsportsarchive.com/en/soccer/athlete/nicholas-muyoti/181148) at Global Sports Archive

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