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This is where it all but ends for Nairobi United

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Nairobi United during their CAF Confederation Cup Group B match against Azam at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, on January 25, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya’s representatives Nairobi United were knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup after their third straight defeat in Group B, a loss that ended their hopes of reaching the quarterfinals.

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