Nairobi United will be aiming to revive their CAF Confederation Cup campaign when they welcome DR Congo’s AS Maniema Union on Sunday at 3:00 PM EAT at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
The Kenyan debutants entered the group phase with a difficult assignment away to Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club, where they fell 3–0 in Casablanca. The result offered a stark introduction to the demands of continental football for Nicholas Muyoti’s side, who are now eager to capitalize on home advantage in their second Group B match.
AS Maniema Union, meanwhile, made the trip to Nairobi buoyed by a 2–0 victory over Tanzanian side Azam FC in their opening match. The Congolese outfit sits level with Wydad at the top of the group and will view Sunday’s encounter as an opportunity to consolidate their early standing.
For NaiBois, the fixture holds added importance. It marks their final match of the tournament in 2025, with the schedule set to resume in the new year. A win or draw would keep their hopes of reaching the knockout round intact, while defeat would leave them with a steep challenge when continental action resumes.
The club has appealed to fans to attend the match in large numbers, emphasizing the role of the home crowd in boosting the team’s performance during such high-stakes encounters.
Tickets have been priced at KES 200 for the terrace, KES 500 for VIP, and KES 3,000 for VVIP.
Nairobi United and AS Maniema Union will both be seeking crucial points on Sunday, but the Naibois will count heavily on the support of their home fans as they look to record a landmark continental result.
