Shabana FC supporters have followed through on their promise to boycott this afternoon’s match against KCB FC in Machakos.On Thursday, the Glamour Boys’ fan group announced the boycott in response to what they perceived as exorbitant gate charges by the Bankers.KCB FC set VIP ticket prices at Ksh. 1,000, with regular tickets priced at Ksh. 500.Aggrieved Shabana fans plan KCB bout boycottThis decision angered Shabana fans, who declared their intention to stay away from the game.An hour before kickoff, the stands in Machakos are noticeably empty, indicating that the fans have indeed boycotted the match.”Shabana fans have decided to boycott tomorrow’s match citing exploitation as the main reason,” stated part of the statement from the fans’ group released on Thursday. “We’ve decided to send a handful of fans around Machakos and its environs to attend and all fan representatives will also make part of the team going there.”They called on the federation to bring an end to the trend of clubs charging high fees when playing teams with big fan bases like AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia, and the Glamour Boys.“We do request FKF to step in to solve this exploitation character or we experience enough hooliganism.”“KCB is a corporate club that has a handful of fans that don’t even travel to away matches, hence minimum football tourism exchange, we only tax community club fans home and away.“Sad that exploitation character is going to create hooliganism, we as Shabana choose to step back”.FKF PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHWEEK 23Friday1500: (1.63) KCB (3.45) Shabana (5.60)Saturday1300: Nairobi City Stars vs Bidco United1500: Bandari vs Gor Mahia1600: Sofapaka vs Murang’a SealSunday1300: Posta Rangers vs Kariobangi Sharks1500: Kakamega Homeboyz vs Ulinzi Stars1500: Nzoia Sugar vs FC Talanta1500: Tusker vs AFC Leopards1600: Kenya Police vs Muhoroni YouthMore to follow..
