Shabana have once again broken their gate collections record following the impressive turnout witnessed in their Sunday league clash against Bandari at Gusii Stadium.Last week, Shabana hit a new high, in terms of ticket sales, in their league match against Murang’a Seal, as the team collected Kshs.. 1,803,900.The record, however, did not stand the test of time, as the club sold more tickets on Sunday, as revealed through their social media accounts.“We collected a gross revenue of 1,817,000/=. Thank you to all those who made it to Gusii Stadium for our match against Bandari FC. It was great seeing the Stadium painted red and white,” read a post on the club’s Facebook page.##NAJAVA_MECA_8831572##The Kisii-based side has now collected over Ksh 10 million from the sale of tickets in home matches, if the figures provided are anything to go by.The Glamour Boys have surpassed the million mark in home matches against; Posta Rangers, Kariobangi Sharks, Kakamega Homeboyz, Mathare United, Tusker, and KCB.STARS ABROAD: Rupia hits double digits as Scriven assists in NorwayConsequently, the club has gradually stabilized its finances thanks to the support from the community.On the footballing front, the thousands of fans who throng Shabana’s home matches have been getting value for their money, given the team’s performance.In the Sunday clash, youngster Austine Odongo broke the deadlock in 23rd minute, taking his tally to three in the last two matches.In the second half, Mark Okola scored his first of the season two minutes after the break, slotting home from a Brian Michira assist.Ali Halafu pulled one back for Bandari in the 69th minute to bring the game back to life, but the Dockers’ hopes of securing at least a draw died when Nehemiah Onchiri put the game to rest with his 88th-minute goal.The club shifts focus to the Mozzart Bet Cup round of 16, where they will face 2023 champions Kakamega Homeboyz on Saturday, 12 April at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu.
