Also known as: Shabana FC · Shaban FC · Shaban
Shabana FC — Kenyan football club competing in the FKF Premier League, recently appointed Egyptian coach Ahmed Fathi.
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Momanyi eyes redemption as Tusker chase FKF Cup glory By Festus Lango June 12, 2026 07:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tusker FC players celebrate a goal during their 2-1 defeat to Shabana on Saturday, J …
Momanyi eyes redemption as Tusker chase FKF Cup gloryCitizen Digital
Kibera Black Stars eye Nzoia Sugar scalp as NSL season concludes By Brian Kaitano June 10, 2026 08:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kibera Black Stars FC players leave pitch after match against Shabana FC …
Kibera Black Stars eye Nzoia Sugar scalp as NSL season concludesCitizen Digital
KAIKAI’S KICKER: Cheer Arsenal, remember Shabana! By Linus Kaikai June 04, 2026 11:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Linus Kaikai Audio By Vocalize Let me start with ‘full disclosure’ that I am a supporter …
KAIKAI’S KICKER: Cheer Arsenal, remember Shabana!The Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterAt the back, Shabana FC goalkeeper Stephen Ochieng Otieno claimed the Golden Gloves award after an impressive season between the posts, while Mara Sugar defender Jimmy Owili was named Defender of the Season.The awards also recognized excellence beyond t …
Standard scribe headlines SportPesa Premier League Gala AwardsThe Standard
… On the other hand, Shabana continued to rise in influence off the pitch. Their fan base once again stood out, with Gusii Stadium regularly filled with a sea of red and white. …
How Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards ruled SportPesa Premier LeagueThe Standard
… They also bagged important victories against KCB, Shabana and Kakamega Homeboyz.The second leg of the Mashemeji Derby also proved decisive in the title race. …
Gor Mahia hold off rivals to clinch league titleCitizen Digital
… ra Black Stars brace for showdown against title-chasing Migori Youth By Brian Kaitano May 19, 2026 12:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kibera Black Stars FC players leave pitch after match against Shabana …
Kibera Black Stars brace for showdown against title-chasing Migori YouthThe Standard
… Bidco’s drop was confirmed after the 1-0 loss to Shabana, ending a six-year stay in the top flight. …
Fight for survival now down to one team as Bidco, Sofapaka relegatedThe Standard
… While Gor Mahia celebrated another important victory, it was heartbreak for Bidco United whose relegation from the top flight was confirmed following a painful 1-0 defeat to Shabana at Wang’uru Stadium.The Thika-based side needed to win all their remaining matches to keep their s …
K'Ogalo silence Muranga Seal to move one win away from titleThe Standard
… Bidco United, currently second from bottom with 24 points, face a difficult assignment against Shabana today at Wang’uru Stadium as they continue their fight to escape relegation. …
Pressure on Gor Mahia as Ingwe close gap at the topKibera Black Stars team manager Kevin Adongo has set his sights on guiding the side to the FKF Premier League in the 2026/2027 FKF National Super League season, following the team's eighth-place finish in the previous campaign.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kibera Black Stars team manager Kevin Adongo has set his sights on guiding the side to the FKF Premier League in the 2026/2027 FKF National Super League season, following the team's eighth-place finish in the previous campaign.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Promotion specialist Gilbert Selebwa has been appointed MOFA FC coach with the goal of securing the National Super League side's promotion to the FKF Premier League next season. The former AFC Leopards coach, who has previously guided Shabana FC and Mombasa United to top-flight promotion, met his new players and technical staff for the first time on Monday as pre-season preparations began.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newly appointed Michael Olunga Football Academy head coach Gilbert Selebwa has set his ambition on guiding the National Super League side to the Kenya Premier League for the 2027/28 season. Selebwa, a former AFC Leopards head coach regarded as a promotion specialist across East Africa, believes his track record of moving clubs from the National Super League to the top flight will help MOFA achieve this goal.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wycliffe Awiko, a 23-year-old defender from Shabana FC, has joined Nairobi United ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season. Awiko, who was among the league's standout defenders last season, cited the club's ambition and experience as reasons for the move.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC will hold its annual Gala Awards on Thursday in Ruaraka to celebrate best performers from the 2025/26 season, following the club's FKF Cup win. The ceremony will precede a major squad rebuild ahead of the 2026/27 season.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ahmed Fathi, newly unveiled Egyptian head coach of Shabana FC, has declared his ambition to guide the club to the Kenya Premier League title and CAF Champions League qualification, emphasizing hard work and commitment as the foundation for success.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisii Governor Simba Arati, Shabana FC patron, has committed to bankrolling the club's domestic and continental ambitions, pledging to bridge funding gaps and attract sponsors as the club unveiled a new technical bench led by Egyptian coach Ahmed Fathi Abdalla Ibrahim ahead of the 2026/27 season.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says winger Ian Simiyu will play a central role in his plans for next season after scoring two first-half goals to help the Brewers lift the FKF Cup with a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police. Mette praised Simiyu's pace and impact, noting the player had previously been used off the bench but demonstrated his ability to score and help the team win.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shabana FC's team manager and communications officer have dismissed claims that the club owes players unpaid salaries, describing the reports as unfounded propaganda. The manager said players are paid between the 12th and 19th of each month and have received their previous month's salaries.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kibera Black Stars head coach Iddi Badi attributed his team's ninth-place finish in the National Super League to their poor home record and inability to sustain winning runs, noting they collected better results away than at home despite finishing with 53 points.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC captain Charles Momanyi says determination will decide Sunday's FKF Cup final against Kenya Police FC, with the Brewers seeking to end their trophy drought and salvage an underwhelming season after finishing ninth in the FKF Premier League.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kibera Black Stars head coach Iddi Badi has challenged his players to secure victory against Nzoia Sugar in their final National Super League fixture on Sunday, aiming to end the season positively and build momentum for the next campaign. The club sits ninth on the NSL table with 53 points.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Columnist Linus Kaikai, an Arsenal supporter, reflects on the club's first Premier League title in 22 years and the passionate celebrations among Kenyan fans, including street parades and church processions, while also noting rival supporters' contrasting reactions.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Standard Group sports journalist Washington Onyango has won the Golden Pen Award, organised under the SportPesa Premier League Gala Awards, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to sports journalism including coverage of the SportPesa Premier League, school games, and national team developments.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia won the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League with 69 points (20 wins, 9 draws, 5 defeats), their record-extending 22nd title. The rivalry with AFC Leopards shaped the season and helped define the campaign's momentum.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia secured the 2025–2026 SportPesa Premier League title with a four-point lead over second-placed AFC Leopards and one match remaining. The club reached 68 points through resilience and a 16-match unbeaten streak between December and April that proved decisive after early-season defeats.
26 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kibera Black Stars, currently eighth on the National Super League table with 51 points following a 2-1 loss to 3K, travel to face second-placed promotion contenders Migori Youth, who have 68 points despite their own recent defeat.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bidco United and Sofapaka have been relegated from the SportPesa Premier League after new Football Kenya Federation rules made the bottom three automatically drop to the National Super League. Five clubs remain in contention for the final relegation spot with two matches left in the season.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Record league champions Gor Mahia defeated Murang'a Seal 3-1 at Nyayo Stadium to reach 68 points with two matches left in the 2025-2026 season, moving four points clear of second-placed AFC Leopards and within one victory of claiming a record-extending 22nd league title.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
AFC Leopards defeated Kakamega Homeboyz 2-1 in the SportPesa Premier League to move to second place with 64 points, just one point behind leaders Gor Mahia who have 65 points. The victory revives Leopards' hopes of ending their 28-year wait for the league title with two matches remaining in the season.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
AFC Leopards will play Kakamega Homeboyz in the Ingo Derby at Mumias Sports Complex, seeking to close a four-point gap on leaders Gor Mahia; a win would reduce the deficit to one point with two matches remaining.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kibera Black Stars have intensified preparations for a National Super League match against 3K FC, who have gone 12 matches without defeat. Head coach Iddi Badi expressed confidence in the team's ability to secure victory at home despite 3K's impressive form.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards defeated Ulinzi Stars 2-0 in a midweek SportPesa Premier League match, with goals from Kelly Madada and Emmanuel Laangu. The victory reduces Gor Mahia's league-leading advantage to four points with three matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
APS Bomet, the Kenya Premier League debutants, have climbed out of relegation danger under coach Sammy 'Pamzo' Omollo, now sitting 12th with 37 points after 31 matches. Omollo was named Kenya Premier League Coach of the Month for April for his tactical turnaround of the struggling side.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
APS Bomet's manager Sammy 'Pamzo' Omollo has transformed the league debutants' fortunes, steering them to 12th place with 37 points after 31 matches—three positions above the relegation zone. Omollo was named Kenya Premier League Coach of the Month for April following the tactical shift that has made APS Bomet the league's most resilient outfit.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Safaricom's youth football tournament Chapa Dimba has opened registration for its fifth season, with a new 32-player All-Star team set to represent Kenya at the Gothia Cup in Sweden, described as the world's largest youth football tournament.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →
AFC Leopards defeated Mara Sugar 2-1 at Nyayo Stadium to move to 58 points, six behind leaders Gor Mahia. Shabana drew 0-0 with Ulinzi Stars in a separate match.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
AFC Leopards, nine points behind leaders Gor Mahia with a game in hand, host Mara Sugar knowing a victory would reduce the gap to six points. Elsewhere, Shabana welcome Ulinzi Stars in a match with contrasting stakes: Shabana chasing top-three finish hopes, Ulinzi fighting relegation danger.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Police FC head coach Nicholas Muyoti expressed strong belief that his side can win the FKF Cup, which they last won in 2024, after defeating Shabana FC 1-0 to advance to the semi-final against Bandari FC.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →