NAIROBI, KENYA – There is a different kind of energy buzzing around the Naibois right now.
Fresh off the continental stage and back to the domestic grind, Nairobi United turned the Ulinzi Sports Complex into a playground yesterday, dispatching Bidco in a match that felt like a loud warning to the rest of the league.
While the “Yellow, White, and Green” faithful have been waiting to see their mid-season investments pay off, yesterday provided the ultimate jackpot.
The Prodigy’s Dream Start
All eyes were on Kevin Wangaya. The Kenya U-20 assistant captain walked onto the Ulinzi turf for his debut, carrying the weight of high expectations from both the bench and the fans.
He didn’t just meet them; he shattered them. Wangaya’s performance was a blend of youthful fearlessness and tactical maturity, capped off with a debut goal that brought the dugout and the stands to their feet. If this is the “Wangaya Era,” the Naibois are in for a treat.
Kizza’s Tactical Transformation
The tactical masterstroke of the day came from Coach Godfrey Oduor ‘Solo’. He pushed Mustafa Kizza—traditionally a left-back—up the pitch into a winger’s role.
Kizza was a nightmare for the Bidco backline throughout his shift. His delivery from set-pieces was nothing short of elite, and scoring directly from a corner kick was a moment of pure class—a fitting reward for his immense work rate.
Solo eventually pulled him in the second half, a smart move to keep him fresh for the coastal air.
Keeping it in the Family
With the club’s leading marksman, Duncan Omalla, watching from the stands due to injury, the script was written for his elder brother, Benson Omalla.
Having already featured in a few games in the Naibois colors, Benson chose yesterday to truly announce his arrival, finding the net with the kind of predatory instinct the Omalla family is becoming famous for.
The Road Ahead: Coast to Cup
The victory at Ulinzi is a massive momentum booster for Coach Solo’s men as they enter a frantic week.
The Naibois head to Mombasa for a midweek away fixture against Bandari—a tough test in the coastal heat—before shifting their focus back to the Mozzartbet Cup.
The Naibois are set to face L-15 FC next weekend in a rescheduled knockout clash that marks the beginning of their hunt to defend the Mozzartbet Cup title.
With their sights set on returning to continental football after their impressive run to the CAF Confederation Cup, where they reached the group stages, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
If yesterday’s clinical finishing is anything to go by, the Naibois aren’t just back from Africa—they’re ready to take over at home.
