Also known as: Shabana FC · Shaban FC · Shaban
Shabana FC — Kenyan football club that competes in the FKF Premier League, with Egyptian head coach Ahmed Fathi leading promotion ambitions for the 2026/27 season.
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Peter Okidi tipped to take over as Mombasa United coach By Kevin Samani April 27, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Shabana FC coach Peter Okidi follow action against Kenya Police FC during their F …
Peter Okidi tipped to take over as Mombasa United coachThe Standard
… On the other end, a former Shaban FC tactician, Peter Okidi, walked away with the top honours, leading the team to four wins without conceding a goal. …
Humphrey Aroko and Peter Okidi, February's finest for SportPesa League monthly awardsCitizen Digital
Shabana, Kenya Police draw at Gusii Stadium By Conrad Wambua April 25, 2026 04:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Shabana and Kenya Police played out a tightly contested and cautious affai …
Shabana, Kenya Police draw at Gusii StadiumThe Standard
… At Gusii Stadium, Shabana will take on Kenya Police in one of the standout fixtures of the day.Shabana are fifth with 46 points, level with fourth-placed Kakamega Homeboyz, while Kenya Police sit third with 47 points. …
Mathare United target first back-to-back win over NaiboisCitizen Digital
… With momentum fluctuating, the derby presents a critical opportunity for either side to reassert title credentials and seize control of the narrative in the closing stretch of the season.At the summit of the table, Shabana FC face a stern test against Kenya Police FC in a fixture …
KPL preview: Mashemeji Derby set to shape title raceKenya'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 →
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 →
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 →