Muyoti backs 'Naibois' to nail top five finish in league as CAF campaign erupts

Nairobi United head coach Nicolas Muyoti has backed his team to finish inside the top five this season, saying there is no pressure on the side to challenge for the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) title just yet.

The former City Stars and Kakamega Homeboyz tactician noted that the Naibois will only shift their focus to a title push when the moment is right.

“For now, we are not focusing on the title because we do not want to put unnecessary pressure on the boys. There will come a time when we look at ourselves, assess our position, and decide whether we can talk about the title. That time is not now,” said Muyoti.

United currently sit 10th on the KPL table with 12 points—seven behind leaders Gor Mahia—but have three matches in hand owing to their CAF Confederation Cup commitments.

“We are doing our very best because, at the moment, we are carrying the weight of both the league and the CAF Confederation Cup. We must balance the two, especially with the travelling involved for away fixtures, while also managing player rest and the mental shift between CAF duties and the KPL,” Muyoti explained.

“We are committed to performing well in the league and representing the country honourably on the continental stage. That means pushing for better results from the boys.”

With league champions Kenya Police already eliminated from the CAF Champions League preliminary round, Nairobi United remain the only Kenyan team competing on the international stage this season.

This marks their debut in both the top flight and the CAF Confederation Cup, following their National Super League title and FKF Cup triumphs last season.