Shabana FC head coach Peter Okidi has opened up on the team’s title chances after their 2-0 victory over Nairobi City Stars.The Glamour Boys locked horns with City Stars at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos in an FKF Premier League match on Saturday 26 April.Masika double leaves Tusker wobbling as Ulinzi whip sorry TalantaSimba Wa Nairobi were able to contain the high-flying Shabana for the whole first half, but had their defense breached in the 52nd minute by Keith Imbali, who directed a fierce shot to the back of the net after being put through in goal by Brian Michira.The win took Shabana to six points within reach of league leaders Kenya Police, and awakened the talks of Shabana’s title credentials, with Okidi coy on the matter.“As for the title, I said that every team should just focus on winning their matches. We are yet to play some of the teams in the leading pack.We are just focused on winning our matches and then see what happens at the end of the season,” said Okidi.Kila mtu ashinde mechi zake 😂 pic.twitter.com/h39nVVe4px— Shabana Fc Kenya (@Shabanafckenya) April 26, 2025 Reacting to the win over City Stars, Okidi credited their tactical approach in the match, noting that they prepared for City Stars dominance in the opening stages, but patiently waited for them to fade away.“Everything was tactical. We knew that in the first 10 or so minutes, they would be on the front foot. We wanted them to fall in our trap and they did that.We just wanted to ensure that we do not concede at that moment. If you look back at the first 15-20 minutes, they were the better side, and I applaud my boys for getting it right then,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8884579##While appreciating the fans and his team, Okidi also revealed that breaking the ‘Machakos Curse’ was aso at stake.“We had also been playing well in Machakos, taking the lead but again allowing opponents to come back and equalize. We were also keen on breaking that jinx.I want to thank the fans, the technical bench and the players for the win.”
