Shabana FC head coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omolo says the friendly match against Dimba Patriots prepared his team for next weekend’s league game against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.The Glamour Boys played NSL side Dimba on Saturday, winning 2-0.They were not in league action as they were scheduled to play Kenya Police, who had a CAF Confederation Cup assignment against Zamalek on Saturday.Motsepe reveals dates, qualifying schedule of special CHAN involving Kenya, Uganda & TanzaniaBy the time Shabana returns to action on 21 September, they will have been inactive in the league for a month. Pamzo felt this inactivity could disadvantage his team, as other sides remained active.For the former Kenyan international, the friendly was an important opportunity to maintain match fitness. Shabana had not played a build-up match since their opening league game of the season against Bidco United, which ended in a 1-1 draw.”It was a good game for us to regain match fitness ahead of next week’s game against Ulinzi Stars FC. We hadn’t played any friendly matches since our last league game against Bidco United, and I saw some positive aspects in that match that we can build on,” Pamzo said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8333936##He added that the second-tier side provided a good challenge, which he believes prepares his team well for the match against the military outfit, who were also not in action this past weekend.”The opponent was solid. Dimba have a very strong team, and they competed well, which is exactly what we wanted because league games are tough. To prepare for them, you need to face quality teams,” he continued.Pamzo was pleased that both his strikers scored in the game, with Dennis Okoth and Mathew Tegisi finding the back of the net.”It’s always a good thing for a coach and the team when the strikers are scoring. We hope they can maintain this form in the league games,” the tactician concluded.Former Harambee Stars captain McDonald Mariga impressed by Gor Mahia despite Al Ahly loss
