On form, Shabana FC midfielder Brian Michira says they stand a chance to lay hands on the Football Kenya Federation Premier League title if the club makes Gusii Stadium a fortress.Shabana have turned their season’s fortunes around from deep into the red zone to the top ten bracket, pending the outcome of Saturday’s matches.One of the reasons behind the team’s impressive record while playing in front of home fans, is a privilege they did not enjoy last season as their stadium was under renovation. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8571471##The decision to hire new coaches has also been hailed as a game-changer for the Glamour Boys, who are in their second season in the top flight since regaining promotion last year.Michira, while giving his thoughts on Shabana beating the odds to win the league, said there was a possibility of doing it by taking maximum advantage of home comfort. The attacking midfielder said the solid support the team has been receiving at Gusii has injected belief in the team and their approach to the league title.##NAJAVA_MECA_8571445##Michira, who is currently the longest-serving player at the club, admitted that the players initially focused on firing the team to a respectable finish but, he says, the unit is confident of contesting for the league title.Kenyatta declares himself ready to succeed Engin Firat as Harambee Stars coach”We feel we have a chance to make it if we win all our home matches. If we can maintain our good run in home matches and endeavour to give a good fight in away matches, then we stand a chance. The league is competitive and at this moment, no one can pinpoint the favourites,” he told Mozzart Sport.Meanwhile, the 23-year-old opened up on his goal-scoring form exhibited in recent weeks, which has gotten him into the ‘Golden Boot’ talks.Michira, is the best-scoring midfielder in the season so far having found the back of the net five times in the last six matches. Leopards urged to confirm Ambani as head coachHe says, he wants to follow in the footsteps of his teammate Cliff Nyakeya, who emerged as the best midfielder in 2018 after finding the back of the net 14 times.”Besides helping the team fight for the league title, my aim is to become the best midfielder in the season. I am sure 15 goals and as many assists as possible, will guarantee me the award,” he added.
