Tanzanian outfit Azam FC will face Kenyan side Nairobi United in a highly competitive CAF Confederation Cup group stage clash on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
The match, scheduled to take place at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar City promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams will be yearning for the maximum points at stake in the fourth round of the group phase.
Azam FC go into the match looking to build momentum after securing a 2–1 win over Nairobi United in their recent encounter, keeping alive hopes of advancing to the knockout stages. It was the Tanzanian outfits first victory in Group B, revving hopes of progressing to the knockout stage of the competition.
The Tanzanian club have been in a devastating form, winning four and drawing one in their last five matches across competitions, giving them the edge ahead of the crucial encounter.
Nairobi United, on the other side, has bee poor in their previous three matches, falling short in all games and limiting their chances of progression.
Aware of Wydad Casablanca and Maniema United threat, Azam FC will aim to triumph over Nairobi United to position them well on the standings.
Nairobi United have struggled to make impact in the opening three group matches, falling shorts in all encounters and languishing at the bottom of the table.
The Kenyan side will approach the match with urgency as they seek for their first victory in their group. While Azam FC chase control and progression, Nairobi United continues to fight for survival in the group.
After three rounds of group-stage action, Wydad AC have set the pace at the summit with a perfect nine points. Maniema Union remain firmly in contention in second place on six points, while Azam FC trail in third with three points. Nairobi United, meanwhile, prop up the table, still searching for their first point of the campaign.
