AS Maniema Union delivered an assured performance as they cruised to a resounding victory over Nairobi United, asserting their dominance from start to finish in the final round of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
The Congolese outfit were unstoppable, inflicting an emphatic 3-0 victory over the Kenyan club in the much-anticipated clash, held at the Stade du TP Mazembe.
Maniema United wasted no time in opening the scoring, with Congo international Beni Namboka finding the back of the net just five minutes into the match before scoring again to extend the lead for the home team in the 30th-minute.
The host continued their dominance, with Congo international Jeancy Kinda Mboma scoring to cement victory. The second half of the match failed to produce goals, with Maniema Union sealing a resounding win.
With this win, Maniema Union have confirmed their place in the quarterfinal of the Confederation Cup after finishing second in Group B with 12 points, just three points behind log leaders Wydad AC.
The Moroccan giants amassed 15 points to emerge as group winners. Meanwhile, Azam FC have bowed out of the competition after succumbing to a defeat to Wydad AC in the final round of games.
The defeat means Nairobi United finish bottom of Group B with zero points from six matches, having lost all their group games.
Nairobi United’s debut continental campaign has been tough against established opposition, but the Naibois showed resilience in patches—creating chances in earlier matches without reward.
For Kenyan football, the experience gained will be invaluable as Nairobi United return to domestic action in the KPL, where they can channel lessons into improving their league standing.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set February 17, 2026 for the Confederation Cup quarterfinal draw.
