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Time for Nairobi United to write their own history in African football

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Mathare United's Cetric Asango dribling ball past Andres Odhiambo of Kariobangi Sharks during Sportpesa Premier League at Moi International Sports Center. Oct 5, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Nairobi United are standing on the edge of history as they visit Tunisia’s Etoile Sportive du Sahel for the return leg of the CAF Confederation Cup second-round preliminary game tonight in Sousse.

The FKF Cup champions carry a 2-0 advantage from the first leg in Nairobi and only need to avoid defeat — or even a 1-0 loss — to qualify for the group stage in their debut season in continental football.

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