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THE AFRICA TIMES | KENYA — Nairobi United FC faced a significant defeat in their opening match. The team participated in the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) tournament.
CECAFA Tournament: Initial Setbacks
Azam FC and Singida Black Stars FC also experienced losses in their first matches. These games were part of the ongoing 2025/2026 Total Energies CAF Confederation Cup championship group stages.
These initial setbacks present challenges for the teams as they progress in the competition.
Nairobi United FC’s Loss to Wydad AC
Last Sunday, Nairobi United FC suffered a 3-0 defeat to Wydad AC. The match took place at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.
Ayoub Boucheta scored early, giving Wydad AC the lead within three minutes. Mohamed Bouchouari extended the lead, making the score 2-0 by halftime. Mohamed Rayhi added a third goal in the second half.
The ten-man Nairobi United FC team struggled against the Moroccan side. This marked their first-ever CAF Confederation Cup group stage game.
Upcoming Match and Continental Hopes
Nairobi United FC will now host DR Congo’s AS Maniema Union. The match is scheduled for Sunday at Moi International Kasarani Stadium on November 30.
This presents an opportunity for the team to recover and revitalize their continental campaign. A victory is crucial to maintain their hopes.
Singida Black Stars FC’s Defeat in Algeria
The reigning CECAFA Kagame Cup champions, Singida Black Stars FC, lost 2-0 to CR Belouizdad. The match was held in Algeria on Saturday.
Abdennoriheb Belhocini and Abdelraouf Benguit scored for the home side. The game took place at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers.
Singida Black Stars FC attempted to score, but their efforts proved unsuccessful. They were unable to penetrate the Algerian defense.
Azam FC’s Loss to Maniena Union
On Sunday, Azam FC, another Tanzanian team, faced a 2-0 defeat. They played against Maniena Union at the Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa.
Balako Christian Panzi and Christopher Pindi scored for the DR Congo side. The goals secured the victory for the home team.
Upcoming Fixtures for CECAFA Teams
CECAFA teams will resume play this weekend. Azam FC is set to host Wydad AC on November 28th at the New Amaan Complex.
Singida Black Stars FC will host AS Otoho. Nairobi United will host Maniema Union on the subsequent day.
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