Shabana FC

This blog post talks about Shabana FC which is also referred to as Glamour Boys. It will feature the history of the team, Shabana FC Captain, the coach, the players and the current FIFA rankings.

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History of Shabana FC

The club was formed in 1980 by Kisii-based businessman Dogo Khan.

Shabana was third in the 1987 Kenyan First Division with 50 points (behind champions Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards), earning qualification to the 1988 edition of the then equivalent of the CAF Champions League.

Their ground is the Gusii stadium.

They won the second-tier division title in 2014. They were promoted back to the FKF Premier League after winning the Zone B of the FKF Division One.

It had nearly collapsed in 2006 when a dispute over its relegation from the Kenyan Premier League.

They were set to play in Nationwide League, the second level tier in Kenya, but refused to participate insisting they belong to the Premier League (who did not readmit them).

As a result, the club did not participate in any league in 2007. However, the team regrouped and was renamed Gusii United Football Club, eventually returning to league football.

On 28 October 2018, Shabana was upgraded to Kenya’s second largest league The Kenya National Super League after defeating Mwatate on penalties the game that went full time 1–1 at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi.

Shabana emerged top of the League after winning against Kisumu All Stars in the final match of the season at Gusii Stadium earning them promotion to the Top tier League in Kenya, The Kenya Premier League 2023/2024.

Governing Body of Shabana FC

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is the body that controls all football-related activities in Kenya.

The Federation was founded in 2011 to replace the former association, the Football Kenya Limited (FKL) after the latter was disbanded for wanting to cease being a Limited Company.

In 2012, the FKF gained recognition from CAF, CECAFA, and FIFA as Kenya’s official football association and ever since.

The organization has been responsible for the coordination of the Kenyan Premier League, the Kenyan Women’s Premier League and the FKF Division.

Shabana FC team players

Below is a list of the team’s players. The list includes the current active and inactive players:

Goal Keepers

Frank Lazare
Victor Kamungo

Midfielders

Brian Michira
Peter Ogechi
Frank Ouya
Kevin Odhiambo
Livingstone Ochieng
Samuel Omollo
Bernard Ochieng
Justin Omwando,
Eugene Mukangula
Lameck Omwon’ga

Forwards

Bob Mugalia
Moses Arita

Defenders

Fredrick Onyango
Fredrick Omollo
Bernard Okinyi

Strikers

Matthew Tegisi
Prince Ayieko
Khavichi Lloyd
Justine Omwando
Maiko Samwel
Rogers aloro
Japhet lihanda
Mustapha
Agwanda
Raila
Okola
Bernard
Omuri
Magare
Lameck
Michira
Dimpol Omamo

Shabana FC home and away colour jerseys

The team has three types of jerseys. The three types are used for different playing occasions. They are divided into Home colours, Away colours and ThirdColours;

Home colours

Black socks stripped with a white colour at the top

Red jersey with white stripes at the sleeves

Red shorts with white vertical stripes on the sides

Away Colours

Light Blue jersey with white stripes at the sleeves

Plain White short

Black socks stripped with a white colour at the top

Third colours

Red socks stripped with a white colour at the top

Black jersey with white stripes at the sleeves

Black shorts with white vertical stripes on the sides

Shabana Fc Coach

Pamzo Omollo is the current Head Coach of Shabana Fc. He was appointed on 10th January 2024.

On appointing Pamzo Omollo, Shabana hopes were and are still that he will help them stabilise and enjoy a positive run in the second leg of the league and that the team will flourish and continue to uphold the rich legacy of Shabana FC

Pamzo has handled several teams, including Gor Mahia team, Mahakama FC team, Oserian FC, defunct Sony Sugar FC, Zetech University FC, and Posta Rangers FC.

Omollo has been a Premier League winner with Tusker in 2011.

Shabana Fc Captain

George Orako Onyango was appointed first as an interim captain and later as the full captain of Shabana FC.

Justine Omwando Maasai is in the role of the first assistant captain, and Rodgers Aloro acts as the designated second assistant captain.

Famously known as Dizzo, George Orako Onyango wears jersey number 23. He is a free-kick specialist and plays as a midfielder.

Shabana FC Sponsors

The team was able to earn a KES 20 Million Sponsorship deal with Bangbet.

National Super League champions Shabana FC unveiled betting firm Bangbet as their official sponsor for the 2023–2034 FKF Premier League season in a deal worth Ksh 20 Million.

Shabana Fc Trophies and achievements

Shabana has been crowned Champions of the 2022/23 FKF National Super League.

They secured the trophy with a 2-0 win against Kisumu Allstars at Gusii Stadium on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Shabana FC emerges as the most disciplined side in the FKF Premier League (FKF PL) after 24 rounds of the 2023/24 season.

The team has only conceded 36 yellow cards and two straight red cards throughout the campaign, placing them at the top of the fair play table.

Remarkably, they have not received two yellow cards directed to a single player in any single match this season

Shabana Fc Standings

In the Kpl 2023-2024, Shabana stands at position 17 with 21 points ahead of Nzoia Sugar with 17 points. Gormahia leads the table with 54 points.

Shabana still hopes to move forward and escape relegation. So far they have not participated in any international fixtures.

Conclusion

Even though the team seems to be deteriorating in terms of goals, the hopes are still high that there will be a chance for them in the next big games.

Through determination, dedication, talent and perseverance, the team aims to elevate its current ranking globally and in Africa.

The team’s management and the players as a whole are doing much that they can to ensure that they do not face relegation and that they will finish in the top four before the season ends.