Shabana F.C. Explained

Clubname:Shabana F.C
Current:2023 24 FKF Premier League
Fullname:Shabana Football Club
Nickname:Glamour boys
Founded:1982
Ground:Gusii Stadium
Capacity:15,000
Owner:Dogo Khan
Chairman:Jared Nivaton Ombongi
Manager:Sammy Omollo Pamzo
League:FKF Premier League
Position:14th
Season:2023–2024
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Shabana Football Club, more commonly known simply as Shabana or sometimes Shabana Kisii, is a FKF Premier League club based in Kisii, Kenya.

History

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.[1] [2] 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.[3] It had nearly collapsed in 2006 when a dispute over its relegation from the Kenyan Premier League.[4] 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 any league in 2007. However the team regrouped and was renamed Gusii United Football Club, eventually returning to league football. Their home stadium is Gusii Stadium.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.On 28 November 2018 Gilbert Selebwa was appointed head coach, assisted by Kanuli Rix. In October 2019, Gilbert Selebwa resigned.[5] Following the 2022/2023 NSL, Shabana emerged top of the League after edging out Kisumu All Stars on the final match of the season at a fully Packed Gusii Stadium earning them promotion to the Top tier League in Kenya, The Kenya premier League 2023/2024.[6] [7]

Performance in CAF competitions

1988

First Round.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shabana founder reveals inspiration behind the team's name . 13 July 2023 .
  2. Web site: Kenya 1987 .
  3. Web site: Kenya Football .:. Story - KFF Organized Nationwide League Kicks off . 2014-11-05 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100101133339/http://kenyafootball.com/index.php?doc=story&id=3459&categ=1 . 2010-01-01 . FKF organized Nationwide league kicks off
  4. http://allafrica.com/stories/200612290436.html Kenya: Clubs' League Finally Registered
  5. Web site: Mabuka . Dennis . Selebwa resigns as Shabana FC coach due to salary dispute . Goal . www.goal.com . 9 October 2023.
  6. Web site: Sang . Kiplagat . https://www.pd.co.ke/news/shabana-and-muranga-seal-promoted-185927/ . People Daily . 19 June 2023 . pd.co.ke . 9 October 2023.
  7. Web site: Muranga Seal & Shabana Gain Promotion to the FKF Premier League . Football Kenya Federation . 18 June 2023 . FKF Communications . 9 October 2023.