Kenyan side Nairobi United now know their path in the CAF Confederation Cup after being drawn in Group B alongside African powerhouses Wydad AC of Morocco, AS Maniema Union from DR Congo, and Tanzania’s Azam FC. The debutants are gearing up for a challenging but exciting continental campaign that kicks off in late November.
Highlights:
- Nairobi United drawn in Group B with Wydad AC, AS Maniema Union, and Azam FC.
- CAF releases official fixtures for the 2025/26 season.
- Team to open their campaign away to Wydad AC on November 23, 2025.
- First home match against AS Maniema Union on November 30, 2025 at Nyayo.
- Anticipated regional derby with Azam FC scheduled for January and February 2026.
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Debut Season, Big Challenge
Nairobi United are preparing for their first-ever taste of continental football after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the official group-stage fixtures for the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup. Drawn into Group B, the Kenyan club will face some of Africa’s toughest opponents in what promises to be an exciting campaign.
Away Opener in Casablanca
The Nicholas Muyoti-coached team begins their continental journey with a daunting away fixture against Wydad AC in Casablanca on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The Moroccan giants, known for their deep CAF pedigree, will be Nairobi United’s first major test of resilience on foreign soil.
Nyayo Stadium Awaits Homecoming
A week later, on Sunday, November 30, 2025, the Naibois return to Nyayo National Stadium for their home debut against AS Maniema Union of DR Congo. The Kenyan side hopes to ride on home support to secure crucial points before the mid-season break.
Regional Rivalry Rekindled
After a short recess, action resumes on January 25, 2026, with Nairobi United hosting Azam FC from Tanzania a fixture already being billed as an East African derby to watch. The return leg in Dar es Salaam follows a week later on February 1, 2026, and could prove decisive for the team’s hopes of advancing to the knockout stages.
Kenyan Football on the Rise
With their participation in the CAF Confederation Cup, Nairobi United joins a growing list of Kenyan clubs making waves on the continental stage. Their performance will not only test their mettle but also showcase Kenya’s evolving football standards to the rest of Africa.
For Nairobi United, every whistle in this CAF journey will echo with ambition the sound of a Kenyan team daring to dream big on Africa’s biggest stage.
