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

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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