- Kenya Police FC kicked off their maiden CAF Champions League 25/26 season on a high note, defeating Mogadishu City 3-1 in the first leg of the preliminary round.
- Although they were the away team, the match was held at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, September 20.
- Nairobi United, staged a dramatic late equalizer to snatch a 2-2 draw on the road against Uganda’s NEC FC in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round first leg.
The reigning Kenya Premier League champions, Kenya Police FC, kicked off their maiden appearance in the CAF Champions League with a commanding 3-1 victory over Mogadishu City on Saturday evening at the Nyayo National Stadium.
Interestingly, while Etienne Ndayiragije’s squad appeared to be playing at home for this first leg of the 25/26 first preliminary round, they were technically the away side. The Somali team hosted the match on neutral ground, away from their homeland.
Kenya Police power past Mogadishu City
Erick Zakayo was the first to draw first blood for the law enforcers finishing crisply from an Albert Otieno cross inside the box.
Issa Adim Marsis restored parity for the visitors shortly after the second-half kickoff, leveling the score and mounting pressure on Police.
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However, it wasn’t long before new club winger Edward Omondi opened his scoring account, restoring Police’s advantage with a well-taken goal.
Super-sub David Simuyu, introduced later in the match, sealed the victory with a third goal, giving his team a comfortable advantage heading into the second leg.
The result puts Police FC in a strong position as even a draw next week at the same venue will be enough to see them through to the second preliminary round, where they could face either Jamus FC of South Sudan or Al Hilal of Sudan, with their sights firmly set on the group stage.
Nairobi United stage dramatic comeback to force 2–2 draw vs NEC FC
In 25/26 CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round first-leg match, Shami Mwinyi Kibwana stepped up when it mattered most, scoring in the dying minutes to secure a vital 2–2 draw for Nairobi United against Ugandan side NEC FC at the Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo on Saturday night.
Also making their debut in a CAF tournament, the Nairobi-based side broke the deadlock first through Enock Machaka.
Cromwel Rwothomio equalized for the hosts in the second half, and NEC then snatched the lead through Paul Mucureezi, who converted from the penalty spot after a foul in the box.
Deep into added time, Nairobi United launched one final attack. A long ball out of their own half fell to Shami, who made no mistake and found the back of the net, clinching a dramatic 2–2 draw on the road.
The result means Nicholas Muyoti’s charges will have everything to play for when they host the return leg on Saturday, September 27, at the Nyayo National Stadium as they push for a place in the next round.