Nairobi United

Nairobi United is a professional football club based in Nairobi, Kenya.[1]

History

Nairobi United won the Kenyan National Super League title[2] in June 2025 to earn promotion to the 2025-26 Premier League,[3] and made it a double when they beat record Kenyan league champions Gor Mahia to win the FKF Cup[4] to qualify for the prestigious 2025–26 CAF Confederation Cup qualifying rounds.[5]

CAF Confederation Cup

Nairobi United FC made history by qualifying for the group stage of the 2025–26 CAF Confederation Cup, marking the club’s first continental appearance.

The Kenyan National Super League winner side advanced after defeating Tunisia’s Étoile Sportive du Sahel 7–6 on penalties. The Tunisian club had won the return leg 2–0 to level the tie 2–2 on aggregate.[6] Nairobi United goalkeeper Kevin Oduor became the hero after saving the hosts’ seventh penalty, before scoring the decisive kick himself. However, Nairobi United did not pass the group stage with Azam F.C. and Singida Black Stars FC.

References

  1. ↑ Tisini, 26 May 2025 Nairobi United Grassrooots to Glory Model: How Savvy Management and Investment Forged a Premier League Dream
  2. ↑ Nation, 14 Jul 2025 United’s tale from estate kickabout to Super League champions
  3. ↑ Nation, 16 Jul 2025 Newbies Nairobi United prepare for life in the Kenyan Premier League
  4. ↑ Nation, 29 Aug 2025 Giant-killers Nairobi United stun Gor Mahia to clinch Mozzart Bet Cup
  5. ↑ CAF, 26 Oct 2025 Nairobi United stun Etoile to reach group stage, Al Masry defeat Al Ittihad to progress
  6. ↑ admin (26 October 2025). "Nairobi United FC through to CAF Confederation Cup group stage" (in Italian). Retrieved 26 October 2025.
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