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FKF Cup: Nairobi United commence cup defence against L 15 in Mombasa

Joel Masibo 28th February, 2026 12:18 PM

Holders Nairobi United will start their Football Kenya Federation Cup defence against L 15 in the Round of 64 on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at the KPA Sports Club, after the fixture was delayed due to Naiboi’s commitments in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The fixture comes at a moment when Nairobi United are gaining a firm footing in the local competitions after a disappointing continental campaign. The side has started getting the best of their new signings, Benson Omala and Kevin Wangaya, who have displayed stellar performances in the club’s last two outings against Bidco United and Bandari FC.

Both Omala and Wangaya are expected to inspire Nairobi United to victory against the lower division side in the 3:00 pm kickoff. Nairobi United stunned Gor Mahia 2-1 in the 2025 FKF Cup final at the Ulinzi Sports Complex to book a place at the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup, a lucrative tournament they would wish to get back to next season.

Nairobi United’s new signings Kevin Wangaya and Benson Omala. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/nairobiunited

Nairobi United will then face BMC Allstars should they sail past L 15 at the KPA Sports Club on Saturday.

FKF CUP Round of 32

In the Round of 32, one of the standout fixtures will see record champions Gor Mahia take on giant killers BB Bread. BB Bread stunned many in the Round of 64 after knocking out top-tier side AFC Leopards, and they will be hoping to script yet another upset when they face yet another Premier League outfit.

Clubs from across the football pyramid now know their opponents, with several eye-catching ties lined up for the next round scheduled for Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Elsewhere, Shabana have been drawn against Muhoroni Youth in what promises to be a tightly contested clash between two ambitious sides eager to advance deeper into the competition.

Fans are also in for an all top-tier affair as Bidco United lock horns with Tusker. With both sides boasting Premier League pedigree, this encounter is expected to be one of the most competitive fixtures of the round.

With underdogs eager to continue their fairy-tale runs and top-flight sides determined to assert their dominance, the FKF Cup Round of 32 promises drama, intensity, and unforgettable moments.