Shabana FC have set their sights firmly on clinching the maiden FKF Premier League (FKF-PL) title, drawing motivation from the meteoric rise of reigning champions Kenya Police FC ahead of the 2025/26 season.Speaking to Mozzart Sport with renewed optimism, red-hot forward Brian Michira confirmed the club’s ambition to mount a serious title challenge in what will be their third season since returning to the top-flight league.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe Glamour Boys capped off the 2024/25 season with an impressive fifth-place finish on 53 points,12 adrift of champions Kenya Police.It marked a dramatic turnaround from their tumultuous 2023/24 campaign, where they languished near the relegation zone for large stretches of the season before ultimately finishing 14th with 38 points, narrowly avoiding the drop by just six points.Inside three major match fixing scandals that rocked the 2024–25 FKFPL seasonNow, the Kisii-based outfit is looking to emulate the trajectory of Kenya Police FC, who secured their historic first title in just their fourth season since gaining promotion from the National Super League in 2021.The Law Enforcers finished ninth in their debut campaign, followed by consecutive third-place finishes before scaling the summit in 2024/25.”We have made massive strides in just two seasons back in the Premier League, and that is something to build on,” said Michira, who netted 17 goals across all competitions last season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9009722##“The expectation is high, and we have made it clear that our goal next season is the title. If Police achieved it in under four seasons, then so can we. With the right investment, it is within reach.”The dynamic forward urged the club’s hierarchy to continue strengthening the squad, noting that success in the top tier demands not just ambition but deliberate recruitment of quality talent.Shabana have already signaled their intent in the transfer market by securing the signature of combative central midfielder Biron ‘Ngolo’ Otieno from Kariobangi Sharks, fending off stiff competition from record champions Gor Mahia.Harambee Starlets money woes continue three months after Ivory Coast friendlies”It is a strong start. Biron is a quality addition, and I am confident he will greatly improve our midfield. The management must continue with this momentum and bring in the right reinforcements if we are to make our title dream a reality,” Michira added.
