Also known as: Shabana FC · Shaban FC · Shaban
Shabana — Kenya Premier League football club competing in the 2026-2027 season, currently adapting to play at Afraha Stadium.
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Citizen Digital
We have no pending salary arrears, decries Shabana team manager Sani By Derrick Otieno June 16, 2026 06:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kariobangi Sharks attacking midfielder Humphrey Aroko Shields the b …
We have no pending salary arrears, decries Shabana team manager SaniCitizen Digital
… Kibera Black Stars' mid-table finish, calls for NSL sponsorship By Kaitano Nyongesa June 15, 2026 05:00 (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 …
Badi blames poor home form for Kibera Black Stars' mid-table finish, calls for NSL sponsorshipCitizen Digital
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 relegatedKenya Police defeated Shabana 1-0 in Nakuru, ending the hosts' unbeaten start to the season. Brian Otieno scored in the 17th minute, extending Police's winning streak to two matches under new head coach Raphael Pilato.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police defeated Shabana 1-0 in Nakuru, ending the hosts' unbeaten start to the season. Brian Otieno scored in the 17th minute, extending Police's winning streak to two matches under new head coach Raphael Pilato.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto will conduct a three-day development tour of the Gusii region from November 9 to 11, 2026, with road projects and major announcements planned. The visit follows his April 2026 tour when he launched infrastructure, healthcare, education, sports and trade projects including Gusii Stadium upgrades and allocations to Shabana FC.
2 November 2026 · Capital News →
KCB FC defeated Gor Mahia 2-1 on November 1, with goals from Assis Mambote and Richard Omondi, lifting the bankers to second place in the Kenya Premier League with 10 points. Head coach Robert Matano praised his players for ending Gor Mahia's winning streak and said the team's focus is on maintaining momentum in upcoming fixtures.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shabana FC head coach Ahmed Fathi attributed his team's 1-1 draw against Migori Youth to poor pitch conditions and heavy rainfall, which he said affected the team's ability to execute their game plan, particularly in the second half. Fathi acknowledged that his substitutes failed to make the desired impact, and noted that Shabana are adapting to playing at Afraha Stadium following the demolition of Gusii Stadium for renovation.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police caretaker coach Anthony Akhulia has called on his players to build on their 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, saying hard work in training is paying off and the win has lifted the team several places up the table from a difficult campaign start.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Posta Rangers head coach Zedekiah "Zico" Otieno expressed confidence ahead of his team's Kenya Premier League match against Bandari FC at Mbaraki Sports Ground in Mombasa on Wednesday, saying his motivated players are ready to build on their recent victory over KCB FC and secure maximum points if they implement their training preparations.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Youth tactician Salim Babu is confident his side will secure its first win of the season when they face Shabana on October 29, 2026, in the FKF Premier League South Nyanza derby at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru. The newcomers have drawn their opening two league matches and Babu says he has worked on the striking department to address their goalscoring struggles.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia have opened a four-point lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League with nine points from three matches after defeating Bandari 1-0. Newly promoted 3K FC, Mara Sugar, AFC Leopards and Shabana are level on five points, with the race behind the leaders described as crowded.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
AFC Leopards drew 0–0 with Shabana FC at Nyayo National Stadium, with captain Kayci Odhiambo's penalty save preventing Leopards from taking the lead. The result left both teams on five points after three matches, four points behind leaders Gor Mahia.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC fell 1–0 to Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary-round tie at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on October 18, with a second-half goal from substitute Jeancy Mboma Kinda. The Kenyan side must overturn the deficit in the second leg at Dar es Salaam's Uhuru Stadium on Sunday to advance.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champions Gor Mahia maintained their perfect start to the 2026–2027 SportPesa Premier League campaign with a narrow 1–0 win over APS Bomet at Raila Odinga Stadium, with Alpha Onyango scoring in the 84th minute. The victory gave Gor their second win of the season and moved them to six points at the top of the standings.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Gor Mahia face APS Bomet on Saturday after opening their SportPesa Premier League title defence with a 4-2 victory over Murang'a Seal. Coach Charles Akonnor said the team needs to address defensive weaknesses exposed during their opening win.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker defeated Ulinzi Stars 2-0 in their opening match of the delayed 2026-2027 season to temporarily lead the SportPesa Premier League, while draws dominated the day across the country in matches involving 3KFC, Mara Sugar, Migori Youth, and Kenya Police.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
The SportPesa Premier League resumes the 2026/27 season after a 48-day delay caused by a dispute over revised promotion and relegation rules. Kariobangi Sharks challenged the FKF's 2025 regulations, leading to court and tribunal proceedings; a playoff between Sharks and Mombasa United was abandoned after violence, with the outcome still unresolved.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026–27 SportPesa League season is billed as a defining moment for Kenyan football, bringing together defending champions Gor Mahia, rivals, newly promoted clubs and supporters ahead of AFCON 2027. The previous campaign saw Gor Mahia finish as champions with 69 points, while AFC Leopards ended with 64 points and Kenya Police with 55 points.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ulinzi Starlets head coach Collins Ochieng believes his side can win the FKF Women's Premier League title this season after defeating Gideon Starlets 2-0 at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County on Sunday, with goals from Sharline Nambengele and Siliya Rasoha in the 60th and 62nd minutes.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Under-20 team, Rising Stars, is targeting a place in the final of the CECAFA U-20 AFCON Qualifiers in Tanzania, with the top two teams qualifying for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana. The team begins its campaign on September 17 against Burundi.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere has warned that prolonged uncertainty over the start of the new league season is placing psychological and financial pressure on players and clubs. Court cases involving Kariobangi Sharks' relegation challenge have thrown the season kickoff into disarray.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026, called off to allow further consultations with participating clubs and league sponsors over management of the new season.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation announced the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League will start on Monday following a High Court ruling clearing the way, but at least 12 clubs have said they will not participate until the federation holds a proper meeting and addresses outstanding issues. Sports lawyer Ken Ochieng has warned that FKF lacks necessary committees, including an appeals committee, to properly manage disputes during the season.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026 called off to allow consultations over promotion, relegation, and competition management.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan club football's real value lies in a wider ecosystem involving clubs, players, supporters, sponsors, vendors, media, and communities — not only in goals and league tables. The SportPesa League demonstrates how competitive football can connect professional clubs with communities and generate interest beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →