The Naibois pulled off a fantastic 2-0 success over the Tunisian heavyweights at the Ulinzi Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday, a shock win for all involved, especially considering that this is their first ever involvement in continental play.
By Dennis MasindeNairobi United went ahead in the 37th minute through Ovella Ochieng, who fired home from close range after a defensive lapse. Buoyed by a vocal crowd, Nairobi United doubled their lead shortly after halftime when John Otieno’s curling effort found the back of the net in the 52nd minute.
By Dennis MasindeAggregate winners progress to October’s second preliminary round and a step away from the group stage in November. After a first leg full of tight margins and a few shocks, these return fixtures will decide who keeps their continental campaign alive.
By Dennis MasindeMorocco’s OC Safi produced a dominant display at home, defeating Niger’s Nigelec 5–0 to complete a 6–0 aggregate win. The Moroccan side controlled the game from start to finish, creating multiple chances and keeping Nigelec under constant pressure.
By Dennis MasindeAfter an action-packed day across the continent, Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa), Nairobi United (Kenya), Académie de FAD (Côte d’Ivoire), San Pédro (Côte d’Ivoire), and Singida Black Stars (Tanzania) all advanced to the Second Preliminary Round.
By Dennis MasindeThe 1-1 result was enough to send the Naibois, as they call themselves, through to the second round on the away-goals rule, following last week’s 2-2 stalemate in the first leg at Nakivubo’s Hamz Stadium.
By Dennis MasindeFan atmosphere will be one of the key pillars of any success that Nairobi United crave this afternoon and head coach Nicholas Muyoti is calling on supporters to come out and push the squad over the line.
By Dennis MasindeFor both sides, whoever wins in 90 minutes, qualifies for the next stage of the competition. In the event of a 1-1 draw, Nairobi United will go through by virtue of having scored two away goals in Kampala last weekend. A 2-2 draw will see the match continue to extra time and even maybe penalties if need be. A draw higher than 2-2 will see NEC FC progress to the next round.
By Dennis MasindeThe return leg clash will take place at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday and Azam TV, who also manage the Kenyan top flight Sportpesa League, will be the place to be, in the event you and your family and friends cannot make it to the stadium on Saturday.
By Dennis MasindeIn Kenya, Saturday afternoon will see Nairobi United FC host Uganda's NEC FC in their return leg clash at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The first leg clash played last weekend, saw a thrilling contest end 2-2 in Kampala.
By Dennis MasindeThe tie is finely poised; the first leg having ended in a 2-2 draw at the Nakivubo Stadium in Kampala last weekend. Both teams will know that the tie is very much there for the taking, making it a must watch for football lovers.
By Dennis MasindeGor Mahia face Murang’a Seal in a tightly anticipated match, just a week after their goalless league encounter.
By Mesfin BettThe Tanzanian titans, playing in front of a raucous crowd at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, pulled off a dramatic escape from the jaws of elimination by overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Egypt’s Al Masry.
By Dennis MasindeVictory for Stellenbosch sees them set up a semi-final encounter against Tanzanian giants, Simba SC
By Dennis Masinde