Nairobi United through to Confederation Cup second round
Last year, if you would tell any Nairobi United fan that they will be playing in the CAF Confederations Cup leave alone the Premier League, many would call you a day dreamer...
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Nairobi United has advanced to the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup, securing their spot after a 1-1 draw against Uganda’s National Enterprises Corporation (NEC) at Nyayo Stadium.
- Forward Dancan Omalla scored the crucial equalizer in the 64th minute, leading to a 3-3 aggregate score, with Nairobi United progressing on the away goals rule.
- The match followed a 2-2 draw in the first leg played at Nakivubo’s Hamz Stadium.
- Head coach Nicholas Muyoti praised his team's resilience and noted their physical challenges in the first half against NEC.
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