The 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 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 Masinde"We arrived safely in Kenya's capital city Nairobi ahead of the return leg fixture on Saturday, a statement from NEC read.
By Dennis MasindeTaking part in their first ever continental showing, Nairobi United took the lead on 25 minutes, against the run of play, as smart movement saw Paul Machaka get on the scoresheet with a neat finish past Benjamin Ochan in the NEC goal, and hand Nairobi United the lead, to the acceptance of their loud travelling support.
By Dennis Masinde