Shabana FC Secretary General Elizaphan Kerama has leapt to the defence of the club’s supporters, labelling them as disciplined in the wake of chaos that broke out at the Gusii Stadium just over a week ago — before, during, and after their match against Gor Mahia.A clash between the two sets of fans left several people injured, particularly Gor Mahia supporters, at the fully packed stadium where Shabana FC generated over Ksh5 million in gate collections — a record for the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925875##Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsBefore the game, there had been calls to move the match away from Gusii Stadium, as questions were raised about its ability to host a high-risk fixture. The facility is considered relatively small, and Shabana fans have often filled it even when playing against teams with limited fan bases.In the end, a fight broke out in the stands hours before kickoff, delaying the match for over an hour. The violence continued during the game, which Gor Mahia won 1-0 courtesy of a late header by Sylvester Owino. The matter is now under review by the FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee.Kerama has now come to the defence of the club’s supporters, stating that they have remained disciplined throughout the season, whether playing at home or away.Bidco United head coach states importance of Shabana clash in relegation battleDespite his remarks, earlier in the year, there was another incident involving Shabana FC fans during their game against AFC Leopards, which led to police firing tear gas.“Whether we win, draw, or lose, Shabana fans have shown unmatched discipline. In 30 matches played both home and away this season, we have not had a single incident involving our fans,” he said in an interview with Inka FM on Tuesday morning.Gor Mahia in line for second cup of the season on Madaraka DayHe also praised Gusii Stadium, labelling it the third-best in the country based on the quality of its playing surface.“Gusii Stadium is now ranked among the best in terms of playing surface, coming only after Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums,” he added.Shabana remain in contention for the league title, currently sitting fourth on the table with 49 points, nine off leaders Kenya Police FC with four games to play. They are set to host Bidco United on Wednesday at Gusii Stadium.Mara Sugar suffer major blow in relegation battle after season-ending injury
