Nairobi United Go Big with Signing of Versatile Ugandan Star Charles Waibi Ahead of Caf Journey

NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya's representatives in the CAF Confederations Cup Nairobi United are a team on a mission. With the CAF Confederations Cup looming large on the horizon, "Naibois" have officially signaled their continental ambitions by securing the signature of Ugandan sensation Charles Waibi. The deal, which sees the versatile attacker move from Ugandan Premier League side NEC FC, is a massive coup for the Nairobi-based outfit. Waibi isn't just a goalscorer; he’s a tactical Swiss Army knife. Whether he’s stretching play on the wing, leading the line as a traditional number nine, or pulling the strings in the "hole" as an attacking midfielder, Waibi brings a level of unpredictability that Nairobi United has been craving. For a team heading into the high-pressure environment of the Confederations Cup later this month, Waibi’s arrival couldn't be better timed. Continental football is often won and lost on the smallest margins, and having a player who can switch positions mid-game gives the coaching staff a serious advantage. "Bringing in a player of Charles's caliber was a priority. We need players who can adapt to the rigors of both the domestic league and the physical demands of African football. We expect him to hit the ground running," a club official noted. With Nairobi United’s motto being "ONE DREAM. ONE CITY. ONE CHAMPION," this transfer proves that the team means business in their debut season both in the Sportpesa Premier League and the Continental level football. By raiding the Ugandan top flight for another of NEC FC’s most consistent performers, Nairobi United have added the much-needed depth and firepower to an attacking unit that will soon face some of Africa’s most disciplined defenses. The buzz among the fans is already palpable. The "Naibois" faithful are desperate for a deep run in the CAF competition, and Waibi might just be the missing piece of the puzzle. Pundits opine that his pace and vision are just what the doctor ordered to unlock tight international matches where space is at a premium. As the squad intensifies its training for the return to the CAF stage, all eyes will be on how Waibi integrates with the existing squad. Just this week, Nairobi United bolstered their squad with other high-profile signings as the club eyes a strong league campaign and continued success on both domestic and continental fronts. Naibois acquired the services of central defender Steve Biko Omollo from Kariobangi Sharks and Waibi's former teammate at NEC Titus Ssematimba — an attacking midfielder who has represented Uganda at various age-group levels and was named Player of the Tournament at the 2022 CECAFA U-20 Championship in Sudan, where his creative spark and technical quality stood out. Nairobi United is placed in Group B alongside DR Congo’s AS Maniema Union, Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca, and Tanzanian side Azam FC. A highlight of their continental calendar comes on Sunday, January 25, 2026, when Nairobi United host Azam FC in Nairobi in a crucial group stage fixture. This match represents another opportunity for local fans to witness high-level African club action on home soil and is pivotal to the Naibois’ quest for progression in the competition. With a strengthened squad and continental football on the horizon, Nairobi United find themselves balancing domestic ambitions with a historic CAF campaign.