Head coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo was missing from the touchline as Shabana FC surrendered their lead to settle for a 1-1 draw against Kariobangi Sharks at Dandora Stadium. On Friday, it emerged that Pamzo had been asked to step aside following the poor start to the season despite the heavy investment made in the squad in the off-season transfer window. BREAKING: Former federation boss drops FKF Presidency ambition to back Cleophas ShimanyulaHis future at Shabana was a topic of discussion in the stands, as he was not spotted doing the mandatory media duties for a live match, warm up and on the touchline in the 90 minutes. Former Gor Mahia and Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper David Juma, who serves as a trainer at the club, manned the touchline for the better part of the game. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8424471##Similarly, Sharks had to do without their head coach William Muluya, who is in South Sudan with Harambee Stars for a 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier assignment. A circular, released in the course of the week, that sought to advice Shabana fans from attending the match did not deter hundreds of them as they made their way to the facility and backed the team to the full-time whistle. ‘Our treasurer was slapped by Moses Adagala’ – SamWest Blackboots head coachThe absence of the two tacticians was barely felt as both teams had a fairly good game with Shabana failing to make the most of the chances created count. The visitors had a strong start, signifying intent for their first win of the season but Sharks were equal to the task as they had an answer for every question posed by Shabana. After a goalless half, Shabana took the lead in the 56th minute through Brian Michira who cut in from the left before unleashing a fierce shot, beating Sebastian Wekesa to the farthest corner. Enosh Ochieng explains reason behind his barren run at UlinziMichira, who was quite handful on the wing, collected the ball before dribbling past his marker and letting fly a shot that was guided past the line by the upright. Sharks replied in the 64th minute through Keith Imbali who struck from the spot after an infringement in the box. The penalty triggered protests from Shabana players but their pleas to have the call rescinded landed on deaf ears.
