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Shabana

Also known as: Shabana FC · Shaban FC · Shaban

Shabana — Kenyan Premier League football club that drew 0-0 with Kenya Police in FKF Cup quarter-finals.

Shabana drew 0-0 against Kenya Police in an FKF Cup quarter-final match at Gusii Stadium in Kisii, where both teams played defensively cautious football. The club also suffered a 3-0 defeat to Nairobi United in a recent Premier League fixture as it navigates the season's closing phase.

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Young Kenyan footballers pursue professional dreams at tournament

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Young footballers including Ben Somba, a 10-year-old goalkeeper, and Catherine Akinyi, a midfielder, are competing at the Rausha Kipaji Cup in Nakuru with aspirations to play professionally — Somba for Arsenal in the English Premier League and Akinyi for Kenya's national team Harambee Starlets. European scouts were present at the tournament at Nakuru Athletic Club seeking talented youngsters for academies abroad.

4 May 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. Young Kenyan footballers pursue professional dreams at tournament

    Young footballers including Ben Somba, a 10-year-old goalkeeper, and Catherine Akinyi, a midfielder, are competing at the Rausha Kipaji Cup in Nakuru with aspirations to play professionally — Somba for Arsenal in the English Premier League and Akinyi for Kenya's national team Harambee Starlets. European scouts were present at the tournament at Nakuru Athletic Club seeking talented youngsters for academies abroad.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 1 May

  1. Bandari advance to FKF Cup semi-finals after defeating Mfalme

    Bandari defeated Division One side Mfalme FC 5-2 at Mbaraki Sports Ground in Mombasa to book their place in the FKF Cup semi-finals, where they will face Police. Striker Amza Ndayou scored four goals while William Wadri added the fifth for Bandari.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Nairobi United, Tusker, Bandari chase FKF Cup semi-finals

    Eight teams compete in FKF Cup quarter-finals this weekend, with defending champions Nairobi United facing KCB, Ulinzi Stars playing Tusker, Bandari meeting Mfalme FC, and Shabana hosting Kenya Police, as all sides seek semi-final places.

    2 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Nairobi United unbeaten in April, climbs to sixth place

    In their first Premier League season, Nairobi United remained unbeaten over six fixtures in April and rose to sixth place, with victories over Shabana (3-0) and Posta Rangers (2-0), and away wins against Murang'a Seal (4-2) and Mathare United (2-1), while also drawing with Mara Sugar (1-1) and Kakamega Homeboyz (2-2).

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Mombasa United appoints Okidi as head coach for promotion push

    Mombasa United have appointed former Shabana FC coach Peter Okidi as head coach for the remaining eight National Super League matches, with further contract discussions expected after the season. Okidi, who also serves as assistant coach of Kenya's U-17 national team, aims to guide the club toward promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Peter Okidi set to become Mombasa United head coach

    Former Shabana FC coach Peter Okidi is poised to replace Gilbert Selebwa as head coach of Mombasa United, which currently sits second in the National Super League standings as it pushes for promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Aroko and Okidi win SportPesa League February monthly awards

    Kariobangi Sharks' 18-year-old Humphrey Aroko was named player of the month, while Peter Okidi won manager of the month after leading his former team to four wins without conceding a goal in February.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 24 April

  1. Shabana and Kenya Police draw 0-0 at Gusii Stadium

    Shabana and Kenya Police played a cautious, tightly contested match that ended 0-0 at Gusii Stadium in Kisii, with both sides prioritizing defensive discipline and clear-cut chances remaining limited throughout.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mathare United seek first back-to-back win against Nairobi United

    Mathare United host Nairobi United at Kasarani Stadium, aiming for their first consecutive win of the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League season. Mathare sit 12th with 34 points while Nairobi United are sixth with 42 points.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Mashemeji Derby shapes KPL title race, multiple promotion-relegation battles

    Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards clash in a crucial Mashemeji Derby that could significantly influence the Kenyan Premier League title race, with Leopards holding a psychological edge from their 1-0 reverse-fixture victory. This weekend's fixtures across the league also feature defining moments in the top-three race, mid-table consistency battles, and relegation fights as the season approaches its closing phase.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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