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Will Naibois' Confederation Cup charm work ahead of SPL return?

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Nairobi United's Ovella Ochieng (left) and Charles Waibi of NEC FC from Uganda during their CAF Confederation Cup match at Nyayo Stadium on September 27. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Nairobi United will hope to carry their continental magic into domestic action when they return to the SportPesa Premier League (SPL) this weekend after making history in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The newcomers, fondly known as Naibois, stunned the continent last weekend when they became only the second Kenyan club-after Gor Mahia-to reach the group stage of Africa's second-tier club competition. Gor achieved the feat in 2018 and 2019.

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