Nairobi United’s difficult run in the CAF Confederation Cup stretched further on Sunday evening as Tanzanian side Azam FC claimed a hard-fought 2 1 victory at the Nyayo Stadium.
The hosts made an encouraging start and took the lead early in the contest, going ahead in the 13th minute through Duncan Omalla. The winger made the most of a well-timed pass from Michael Karamor, striking a first-time effort that curled beautifully into the top corner to ignite the home crowd.
Despite their bright opening, Nairobi United were unable to maintain control for long. Azam FC responded swiftly and restored parity just four minutes later when Congolese forward Jephte Kitambala found the net, bringing renewed momentum to the visitors and shifting the balance of the game.
As the match wore on, both sides pushed for a decisive moment, but it was Azam FC who benefited from a late twist. In the 78th minute, a misfortune for the hosts proved costly as goalkeeper Ernest Muhammad turned the ball into his own net, handing the Tanzanian outfit a crucial advantage.
From that point, Azam FC managed the closing stages with composure, seeing out the contest to secure their first win of the campaign and leave Nairobi United still searching for answers in the competition.
