Shabana midfielder Justine Omwando believes that the club will easily wipe the floor with Sofapaka on Saturday at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.FKF Premier League action resumes after a two-week break that paved the way for the Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinal matches last weekend.Ahead of match week 28, Sofapaka and Shabana will be in action in what will be a battle for a survival spot as the league nears its conclusion.The two teams are ranked 15th and 17th, respectively, in the 18-team league standings.##NAJAVA_MECA_8082412##Additionally, three points separate the two sides, with Sofapaka on 28 points and Shabana on 25 points. A win for the 2009 champions will certainly advance their safety chances, while victory will see the ‘Glamour Boys’ sneak out of the danger zone for the first time in the season. Further, the Kisii-based team will be seeking to extend their unbeaten run to four games.Pamzo speaks Shabana survival strategy as FKFPL nears conclusionPrior to Saturday’s meeting, Shabana had defeated Posta Rangers and Muhoroni Youth before playing a scoreless draw with Kakamega Homeboyz. Moreover, when the two teams last met in February at Raila Odinga Stadium,Shabana emerged victorious, whipping Sofapaka 4-1 in what was their third win of the season.Speaking ahead of the Saturday encounter, Shabana’s attacking midfielder Omwando has backed the club to emerge victorious. “We are on a good run, and we want to keep up with the momentum. It’s going to be a tough match considering we are playing a team that is equally fighting to remain in the top-flight league, but we are confident of carrying the day,” stated the former Migori Youth midfielder.Gor Mahia train guns on Murang’a Seal as FKFPL enters round 28The skillful box-to-box midfielder, who has four goals and three assists to his name in his maiden top-flight season despite Shabana’s rollercoaster campaign, has also kept faith that they will foster Shabana’s stay in the Premier League.”We have seven finals to fight for as we get towards the finishing lane, and with the good form we are currently enjoying, I’m certain we will remain in the league,” he added. FKF PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHWEEK 28Saturday Fixtures2.30 KCB 3.00 Kariobangi Sharks 3.202.00 Sofapaka 3.30 Shabana 3.603.30 Murang’a Seal 3.00 Gor Mahia 2.25Muhoroni Youth vs Bidco United**Odds are subject to change**
