Shabana FC have maintained their faint hopes of lifting their maiden FKF Premier League title after downing relegation-threatened Nairobi City Stars 2-0 at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos.The win, their 12th of the season, saw the Glamour Boys scale to fourth on the log with 46 points, six shy of league leaders Kenya Police FC.Follow our WhatsApp Channel for more NewsWith six rounds remaining and the competitive nature of the league, Shabana’s win over the struggling City Stars could prove to be vital, as it fully drags the team into the title talks. After a goalless half, Shabana took the lead in the 52nd minute through their mid-season signing Keith Imbali, who was teed up by red-hot midfielder Brian Michira. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8884322##Imbali’s strike saw him net his second goal while in Shabana colours since his publicised transfer from Kariobangi Sharks in February. Shabana sealed all three points in the 71st minute through winger Darius Msagha, who will be relieved to net his first Shabana goal since joining from Sofapaka in the off-season transfer window. While the win puts Shabana in a position to battle for the league title, it leaves City Stars staring at the danger of dropping to the National Super League (NSL) almost five years after promotion. Kenya Police shoot to top after victory over KCB to spice up FKFPL title raceSimba wa Nairobi, who will be without their head coach, Salim Babu, for a couple of days following his involvement in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON U20) in Egypt, will need a strong finish to survive relegation. The team is winless in the last five rounds, with their last victory dating to Saturday, 1 March, when they edged Ulinzi Stars 1-0.AFC Leopards 3-1 Bidco UnitedElsewhere at the Dandora Stadium, AFC Leopards put an end to their seven-game winless run by thumping relegation-threatened Bidco United 3-1. More to follow….
