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Shabana FC beats Sofapaka 1-0 at Gusii Stadium, climbing to third in the FKF Premier League and thrilling their passionate fanbase.

The chant is no longer a whisper. It is a warning.
Shabana FC’s remarkable resurgence gathered fresh momentum on Saturday evening as the “Glamour Boys” edged Sofapaka 1–0 at a raucous Gusii Stadium, a result that propelled them to third place in the FKF Premier League and deepened belief that something extraordinary is unfolding in Kisii.
For a club that was staring relegation in the face just a season ago, this was more than three points. It was confirmation.
Gusii Stadium has become one of the most hostile venues in Kenyan football—and Sofapaka learned that the hard way.
The former champions arrived with pedigree and ambition but left empty-handed, suffocated by Shabana’s compact defensive shape and overwhelmed by a crowd that never stopped singing. Red and white filled every corner of the ground, transforming the stadium into a wall of sound and pressure.
This was football played with discipline and conviction.
The match turned on a swift second-half counter-attack, executed with ruthless efficiency. Sofapaka, momentarily stretched, were punished. One clean finish was all Shabana needed.
From there, it was about game management—closing spaces, winning second balls, and leaning into the energy of the stands. Sofapaka pushed, but the door never fully opened.
The Result: Shabana 1–0 Sofapaka
The Position: Third on the table, within striking distance of the leaders
The Momentum: One of the league’s most in-form sides
The Belief: A genuine push for a continental ticket is no longer fantasy
More importantly, Shabana are rediscovering their identity—a proud, community-rooted club driven as much by its supporters as by tactics on the pitch.
In an era increasingly dominated by corporate-backed outfits, Shabana’s rise is a reminder of why Kenyan football matters at the grassroots. Community clubs, when well-run and fiercely supported, remain the league’s emotional and competitive heartbeat.
Can they go all the way? The season is long, and the margins are thin.
But for now, Gusii is a fortress, Shabana are flying, and Kisii has every reason to dream.
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