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It's time for Nairobi United to dine with the kings of African football

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Nairobi United ready to take on NEC FC, Uganda during CAF Confederation Cup at Nyayo National stadium. Sept 27, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Nairobi United are no longer dreaming. They have arrived.

The Kenyan debutants made history on Sunday evening after knocking out Tunisian giants Etoile du Sahel to storm into the CAF Confederation Cup group stage for the first time.

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