Shabana FC hosts Kakamega Homeboyz on Saturday afternoon at the Gusii Stadium in the early kick-off match of the 28th round, scheduled for 2pm EAT.
The hosts are desperately trying to steady the ship and use the Gusii advantage to halt their recent slump, while visiting side Abana Abbeingo arrive in Kisii looking to consolidate their lead in third place and keep the pressure on the league leaders.
Among the hosts, Shabana FC is currently in fifth place with 43 points. Tore Bobe has had a turbulent run, managing just one win in his last five games.
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Shabana FC wants to get back to winning ways
However, the club go into this game with a renewed sense of optimism after a familiar face, Osborne, returned to the technical bench on Monday with the aim of turning their home ground into an impregnable fortress again.
Kakamega Homeboyz travel to Kisii as one of the most consistent teams in the league with 46 points.
With just one defeat in their last five games, the Homeboyz have proven that they are tactically disciplined and efficient away from home. They know that a win here would create a significant 6-point lead between them and their hosts.
Coach views
Shabana FC – Osborne Monday (1st Assistant Coach)
Monday returns to the sidelines for the first game since his time with Murang’a Seal and will focus on addressing the immediate issues that have plagued the team.
“The quality in this roster is obvious, but we need to be more compact. Returning to Gusii is about restoring the fans’ pride and building on the project we started. We will work on the small mistakes to ensure WWE sees the season on a high.”
Kakamega Homeboyz – Patrick Odhiambo
The Homeboyz tactician remains wary of the challenge in Kisii but is confident in his team’s dynamism.
“Playing against Shabana at Gusii is never easy, especially when they have full home advantage. We respect them, but our goal remains the same: maximum points. We have the experience to handle the pressure and implement our game plan in these conditions as we prepare for the FKF Cup quarter.”
Current form
- Shabana FC: LWLLL (3 points from last 15)
- Kakamega Homeboyz: DWWDL (8 points from last 15)
The win for Shabana FC means they move up to 46 points, drawing level with Homeboyz and could move back into the top three depending on goal difference.
Conversely, a win for Kakamega Homeboyz would see them move to 49 points and firmly establish themselves as the best side behind top duo AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia.
Schedule of the 28th round of the SportPesa League on Saturday, April 18th
- Kariobagi Sharks vs Mara Sugar – Kasarani Stadium – 1pm
- Shabana FC vs Kakamega Homeboyz – Gusii Staium – 2pm
- Mathare United vs Bidco United – Kasarani Annex 2:00 pm
- Tusker FC vs Sofapaka – Wang’uru Stadium – 3pm
- AFC Leopards vs Kenya Police FC – Nyayo Stadium 3pm
- KCB vs Ulinzi Stars – Kasarani Stadium – 4pm
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