Former Harambee Stars head coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has hailed the improved side of Nairobi United for a stellar performance posted against Moroccan powerhouse Wydad AC in a Group B encounter of the CAF Confederation Cup played on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Kasarani Stadium.
Nairobi United, under the tutelage of seasoned coach Salim Ali, conceded a goal in the 89th minute of their second-leg tie against the African giants to lose it 1-0, after successfully neutralising the visitors. The lone goal was netted by second-half substitute and forward Wissam Ben Yedder.
However, despite losing all five of their Group B matches in the continental showpiece, Ghost Mulee noted that there were a lot of positives to pick from Naibois’s show, saying posting such a performance against one of Africa’s best clubs in their debut season deserves credit.
Nairobi United created numerous chances that could have resulted in goals, but the team’s forwards, led by Mwinyi Kibwana, were not clinical enough to convert; the wastefulness in the final third that the former Harambee Stars gaffer said cost the home side maximum points.
Lost chances
”It was a perfect game; when you look at the action in front of the goal, Nairobi United created more opportunities. They should have won this game if they had taken their chances, more so in the first half,” Mulee said.
”They controlled the game, but yet again, lack of experience at this level has really taken a toll on them. When you look at the action in front of the goal for the two teams, Wydad AC did not have a lot of opportunities, but they were looking for just one chance that they could use to get the three points out of Nairobi, and that is what they did. Experience is what cost Nairobi United,” he noted.
The experienced coach also highlighted the gradual growth in confidence among players and the team’s belief, compared to previous match displays. Mulee said the Johnson Sakaja Foundation outfit was also unlucky to grab the historic win on Sunday.
Growth and improvement
”Nairobi United have been impressive in this game, when you look at previous matches in this competition. There is much improvement in the team, more belief. I was impressed by how they start the ball from the back. They were unlucky, because when you convert all the chances they created, they should have actually won this game,” Mulee said.
Nairobi United will next travel to face Maniema Union of the Democratic Republic of Congo for their final match of Group B in this season’s CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
