In a rare case this season, Shabana FC banked reduced revenue from gate collections, failing to hit the Ksh1 million mark in their clash against Bidco United.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsAs has been their norm, Shabana revealed their gate collection shortly after the match.U20 AFCON Diary: Churches common in Egypt with Ksh640 enough for water, electricity, gas“We collected a gross revenue of 694,500/=. Asante sana for all those who made it to Gusii Stadium for our match against Bidco United. It was great seeing the Stadium painted red and white,” read a post by Shabana on their Facebook page.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925217##The plummet was likely occasioned by the fact that the match was staged midweek, when the majority of fans were still at work and the Nairobi contingent found it difficult to travel to Kisii.Nevertheless, the amount is still significantly higher than what many FKF Premier League clubs collect. In fact, even Kenyan giants Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards have struggled to collect such an amount even in weekend matches this season, save for the Mashemeji Derby.AFC Leopards head coach lists three unique qualities Christopher Koloti possessesShabana have now collected about Ksh20 million from ticket sales in home matches at Gusii Stadium this season, making match day ticket sales one of their main sources of revenue.The Glamour Boys collected over Ksh5 million from their match against Gor Mahia and over Ksh1 million when they hosted Posta Rangers, Kariobangi Sharks, Kakamega Homeboyz, Mathare United, Tusker, and KCB.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925242##Additionally, they collected slightly over Ksh1.8 million when they hosted Murang’a Seal and coastal side Bandari FC.In the Wednesday clash against Bidco, apart from the Ksh 0.69 million, the Peter Okidi-coached side also bagged maximum points in a 2-1 Victory.Tactical analysis: How Kakamega Homeboyz outwitted Kenya PoliceShabana’s Austin Odongo broke the deadlock in the 20th minute, capitalising on a Peter Nzuki error, before Clinton Asiago restored parity in the 37th minute to ensure it was all square at the break.In the second half, the on-form Brian Michira took charge and restored Shabana’s lead at the stroke of the hour mark, an advantage they held until the final whistle.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925566##Shabana are now fourth on the log with 52 points, six shy of league leaders Kenya Police FC.
