Shabana FC have further strengthened their squad by adding two more players ahead of the new campaign, which gets underway in three weeks.The team executed a major overhaul of the squad after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. Only 13 players from last season’s team were retained. Eight players were released after their contracts expired, while the rest, deemed surplus to requirements, are in talks to terminate their contracts.##NAJAVA_MECA_8238580##The club has been fairly active during this transfer window. They have signed Cliff Nyakeya and Maxwell Mulili from the AFC Leopards. Both signings are expected to reinforce the Sammy Omolo-led team, which is keen on avoiding relegation challenges. Omolo has made it clear that he does not want to battle relegation this coming season.“One thing I know is that next season Shabana will not be fighting relegation. Not title contenders, but a mid-table team, let us not put pressure on them. Shabana is still a small team, even if the name is big,” he said in an interview with Radio 47. “We have to set realistic goals, and as a coach, I want us to win all our home games. I will pass this message to the players because at home everything is in our favour.”Omala talks career options following golden boot awardThe club has now made two more additions, bringing the number of signings to four. Bandari FC right-back Nicholas Meja has been acquired on a one-year deal, replacing Brian Magare, who was released by the club. The club plans to bring in another right-back, with Alvin Ochieng of Gor Mahia and Elvis Osok of Posta Rangers both targeted.Former Kariobangi Sharks and KCB FC winger James Mazembe has also been signed, weeks after parting ways with the Bankers.The club is looking to further strengthen the squad this week, targeting players for defence, goalkeeping, midfield, and a striker.Timothy Ouma features as substitute in Elfsborg loss
