FKF Premier League side Sofapaka FC has revealed the amount they earned in gate collections from their match against Shabana FC.In the match played on a rainy Sunday afternoon, 26th January, at the Dandora Stadium, Batoto Ba Mungu confirmed that they collected Ksh 510,000.##NAJAVA_MECA_8658078##Tickets for the match were priced at Ksh 500 for VIPs and Ksh 300 for the terraces, with ticketing handled by the experienced Big Brother Events and Ticketing Firm.While Sofapaka went home without the three points, they earned over Ksh 0.5 million in gate collections at least.The amount collected is unsurprising, considering they played against Shabana, whose matches have consistently been among the best-attended in the FKF Premier League this season.Shabana FC matches have been generating hundreds of thousands in gate collections when playing away and millions when hosted at Gusii Stadium.FKFPL: Kinanga lifts Police to top spot as Bidco score late in Sharks stalemateFor a team like Sofapaka, which has been struggling with salary arrears this season, the match against Shabana provided much-needed financial relief, as the club earned a substantial amount that could help cover some expenses.The atmosphere created by Shabana, whether at home or away, offers a great experience for teams whose matches do not attract large crowds. It also enhances the league’s image, especially during televised matches.In the packed Dandora Stadium encounter, Shabana started on the front foot with a series of attacks, pinning Sofapaka in their own half as they struggled to keep pace with the visitors.WPL: Kibera Soccer Women secure big victory as Vihiga, Ulinzi share pointsThe Peter Okidi-coached side got their reward through Kenya U20 forward Ezekiah Omuri, who scored the match’s only goal in the 26th minute, securing all three points for his team.Elsewhere, AFC Leopards revealed they collected Ksh 466,300 from their match against Murang’a SEAL, played on Sunday, 25th January, at Dandora Stadium.Ingwe sold a total of 1,533 tickets: 1,426 for the terraces and 77 for VIP. VIP tickets were sold at Ksh 500, while terrace tickets were priced at Ksh 300.Kakamega Homeboyz have goal controversially ruled out in draw against Gor Mahia
