Exciting winger Ezekiah Omuri was on target as Shabana secured their seventh win of the season, edging out Sofapaka 1-0 at Dandora Stadium on Sunday.The youngstar, who only recently netted a winner against Tusker, unleashed a fine right-footed strike past Evans Ouma in the 26th minute, capping off a fine move that saw Justine Omwando cleverly cross for Brian Michira, whose fluffed overhead attempt fell kindly to Omuri’s feet at the back post.Shabana players celebrated the goal by raising a shirt numbered 21, in honor of teammate James Mazembe, who unfortunately lost his sister.“This game was for Mazembe and we are delighted to have dedicated the win to him because if he was available, he would have played a key part for us,” Shabana coach Peter Okidi said post-match.Shabana, who are now up to fifth on the log, were dominant in the rainy fixture, and had multiple attempts to wrap it up early with Michira notably smacking the upright with 12 minutes remaining.Kakamega Homeboyz have goal controversially ruled out in Gor drawDarius Msagha also came close on two occasions to extend Shabana’s lead in the second half, but lifted his attempt wide before firing straight at Ouma in goal.On the other end, the Glamour Boys will be grateful for their skipper George Onyango, who produced a goal-line block to keep out Edward Omondi with Maxwell Mulili beaten.67′ What a save by dizzo. Wueh we narrowly escape here. 0-1 pic.twitter.com/spDpbNZXTr— Shabana Fc Kenya (@Shabanafckenya) January 26, 2025 Industrious as they were though, Ezekiel Akwana’s men could not find a way to break Shabana’s defense, ultimately falling to their second consecutive defeat without scoring.The result leaves them eighth on 24 points, and were usurped by Ken Odhiambo’s Bandari, who got back to winning ways thanks to a 1-0 victory over visiting Nairobi City Stars at Mbaraki.##NAJAVA_MECA_8657333##The lone goal came via Beja Nyamawi, who scored in the 15th minute to make it seven goals for him thus far this season.The win was Bandari’s first since the two teams met in the first leg fixture in November, and brings to an end a run of seven games without victory.City Stars, under new coach Salim Babu, meanwhile extended their winless run to six games, and only goal difference separates them from an automatic relegation place.
