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CAF Confederation Cup: Nairobi United suffer 1-0 loss to Congolese side AS Maniema Union

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Nairobi United FC defender Lennox Ogutu tackles DR Congo's Maniema Union FC striker Dieu Mawuku during the CAF Confederation Cup match at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi, on November 30, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Nairobi United FC's dream in the CAF Confederation Cup took a hit yesterday after suffering a tough 1-0 defeat to DR Congo's AS Maniema Union at Kasarani Stadium.

The result leaves the Kenyan side at the bottom of Group B with zero points from two matches, casting serious doubt on their chances of progressing to the knockout rounds, while intensifying pressure to turn things around in the coming fixtures.

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