Shabana FC are set to stage their home matches at Gusii Stadium, their traditional backyard, according to club secretary general Elizaphan Kerama.The Glamour Boys earned promotion to the FKF Premier League last season but were forced to play home matches at Raila Odinga Stadium, Moi Stadium, and Kenyatta Stadium.Gusii Stadium has been undergoing renovations, but the contractor is expected to vacate the site soon, having completed the inner perimeter wall last week.##NAJAVA_MECA_8342684##Kerama is optimistic that the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Venues Inspection Committee will soon give the club clearance to host Posta Rangers on Saturday 28 September.”We are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to host our home games here. I want to thank the county government for speeding up the renovations. All the Football Kenya Federation requirements and security features have been addressed,” said Kerama.”All our home matches will be played here. We’re ready to host any team, and this facility will be busy. I want to thank our fans for standing with us when we had to play our home matches in Homa Bay,” he told The Star.Kenya Police Bullets set sights on continental dominance, says Chairman Munga NyaleKerama also called on fans to turn out in large numbers when Shabana faces Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Sports Complex this weekend.”I appeal to our fans to come in large numbers and support the team. I’m confident we will pick up maximum points against the soldiers. The team is well-prepared,” he added.Kerama praised the club’s recent sponsorship deal with a gaming firm, noting that it has allowed the team to support its other sides.”This partnership is a welcome development. It will lead to significant growth. We already have an under-19 team based at Nyanchwa Boys and a women’s team — Shabana Queens — which will compete in the Women’s Super League,” he explained.Harambee Stars rise six paces in latest FIFA rankingsKisii Deputy Governor Elijah Obebo expressed his excitement at having Shabana back at Gusii Stadium.”We have taken our time to renovate the stadium, and Shabana has been playing in Homa Bay. We are thrilled to welcome the team back home. All the required upgrades have been implemented. Football is a beautiful game that unites people,” said Obebo.He encouraged Shabana to make Gusii Stadium a fortress. “Win all your home games. Don’t disappoint your fans and sponsors,” he urged.
