Ulinzi Stars FC head coach Dunstan Nyaudo has acknowledged that Shabana FC made good acquisitions during the off-season transfer window, which he believes will be a catalyst for a successful season for the Kisii-based side.Shabana FC, also known as the Glamour Boys, underwent a major squad overhaul after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. The club signed 15 new players after releasing a similar number with the aim of having a more competitive season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8361364##Two matches into the new campaign, they appear more stable. However, both games—against Bidco United and Ulinzi Stars—ended in draws despite Shabana taking the lead in both.Notable new signings include experienced players like Darius Msagha, Elvis Osok, Cliff Nyakeya, James Mazembe, Nicholas Meja, Steve Ochieng, and Sam Kintu. These additions seem to have strengthened head coach Sammy Omolo’s squad.In their latest match on Sunday, Shabana drew 2-2 with Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, conceding a last-minute equalizer in the 95th minute, much to the disappointment of their fans. Coach Nyaudo noted that Shabana is a much-improved side compared to last season, attributing their progress to smart recruitment and securing a new sponsor.Robert Mudenyu calls for calm from Murang’a SEAL fans following tough start”I think Shabana has recruited well, and now that they have strong sponsorship, they can attract quality players. When you have solid backing, it makes signing better talent easier,” Nyaudo said.He also admitted that his team is still adjusting after bringing in several new but relatively untested players during the off-season. Key veterans like Brian Birgen, John Kago, Masita Masuta, and Bernard Ongoma are absent for the first half of the season.”When I compare their squad to mine, I have a lot of young players, some of whom came from lower leagues—actually, six of them. But we’ll be fine. I’m a firm believer in trusting the process,” Nyaudo added.Next for Shabana is a home match against Posta Rangers FC on Saturday, while Ulinzi will face KCB on the road.Why Ulinzi Stars allows players to go for KDF training while in season##EDITORS_CHOICE##
