Shabana FC defender Prince Ayieko has praised the club’s supporters for the unwavering backing they provided to the team after the triumphant 4-1 victory over Sofapaka FC on Saturday at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homabay.Goals from Ezekiah Omuri, Brian Michira, Wycliffe Nthata, and Nehemiah Onchiri contributed to the Glamour Boys’ most significant win of the season, lifting them out of the danger zone in what has proven to be a challenging season for the Kisii-based club since earning promotion to the top tier.##NAJAVA_MECA_7744914##This victory serves as a substantial boost for the Glamour Boys, marking their third win of the season and aiding their struggle to maintain top-flight status during a difficult campaign. As they prepare for Thursday’s league match against Bidco United at the Thika Municipal Stadium, they hope to build on this positive momentum.When asked about the importance of having fans behind them, the former Vihiga United, AFC Leopards, and Nzoia Sugar FC player acknowledged the significant impact supporters have on the team. He emphasized that fans bring a positive atmosphere to the stadium, making a big difference, especially in challenging moments. Ayieko expressed gratitude to the fans and emphasized the team’s commitment to winning games for them.“It makes a big difference to have fans like we do. In the bad moments, they help us, and we always want to say thank you for what we do on the pitch and try to win the game for them. We play football for this. You play for the fans, you play for the good moments, and you play for that feeling at the stadium,” he told the club media.In a separate interview, midfielder Samuel Maiko attributed the team’s success against Sofapaka FC to their determination to prove naysayers wrong. Despite external skepticism, Maiko highlighted the team’s competitive spirit and expressed their intention to take each game one at a time.”Coming here, we heard from everyone that we would lose again. We showed we can compete. We are not in the position we wanted to be, but we will take one game at a time,” stated Maiko.
