Shabana captain George Onyango is confident that the team will win the final game of the season and escape relegation.The league returnees have not had the return to the top flight they had envisaged, as they have struggled and remained in the red zone for the better part of the season.However, in recent run-in games, the club has managed to spring a couple of surprises that have enhanced their survival prospects.On Wednesday, Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo’s side defeated Bidco United 3-0 at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homabay, moving four points clear of the relegation zone and two points ahead of Sofapaka, who are in the play-off spot.##NAJAVA_MECA_8173413##Technically safe from relegation to the second-tier league, a loss in Murang’a and a win for Muhoroni will see Shabana finish one point ahead of Muhoroni Youth on the final day of the season.Nonetheless, they will be focused on avoiding the play-offs in order to keep their FKF-PL status.Otieno tips Muhoroni’s to survive relegation on final dayNotably, a point for Shabana in their Sundya’s clash against Murang’a Seal will certainly secure a berth in the 18-team league competition next season.Even though ‘Tore Bore’ as they are commonly referred to needs a point to be safe, Onyango insists on winning the game to eliminate final-day possibilities. “We have done well in the most recent matches; however, we are not yet entirely safe, and we have to get the maximum number of points from the game to be certain of our place in the league next campaign,” he stated.The Kisii-based team has won two consecutive games after a three-week international break, defeating AFC Leopards 4-3 and Bidco United 3-0.Mara Sugar claim NSL title following slim win over Mathare UnitedIf they win against Murang’a Seal, they would tie for 38 points, but the league debutants will be ahead of them owing to goal difference.”Winning Sunday’s game will be an excellent way to finish the season. Furthermore, it will help us finish in a better place than our current spot, which is one of our primary goals in addition to our automatic stay in the league,” added the hard-tackling defender.
