Shabana bank record gate collections in their sweetest brew over Tusker

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Shabana bank record gate collections in their sweetest brew over Tusker

Festus Chuma 09:30 - 12.01.2025

Tore Bobe stunned Tusker with a dramatic 2-1 victory at Gusii Stadium, breaking their ticket sales record.

Shabana reaped big both on and off the pitch after their electrifying 2-1 victory over Tusker FC on Saturday afternoon at Gusii Stadium. 

The club celebrated a double triumph, earning three crucial points and recording a massive gate collection of Ksh 1,058,800, breaking their previous revenue record.

The thrilling clash drew over 5,000 fans, an impressive turnout that demonstrated the growing support for Shabana. 

The match's ticket pricing strategy proved effective, with VVIP tickets set at Ksh 1,000, VIP tickets at Ksh 500 and regular tickets at Ksh 200.

This well-calibrated approach helped the club surpass their previous record of Ksh 1,015,000, achieved in a home match against KCB in December last year.

The high-stakes encounter began with Tusker  asserting themselves early where in the 11th minute, Charles Momanyi headed home a superbly delivered free kick from Thomas Omole, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead.

However, Shabana refused to back down and mounted a relentless offensive effort, spurred on by their passionate home crowd.

Shabana’s persistence bore fruit when  Bryan Michira delivered a precise assist to Dennis Okoth, who equalized with a clinical finish in the dying moments of the first half sending the stadium into rapturous celebrations.

The second half saw both teams fiercely contesting for the lead, with chances at both ends. Shabana’s star player, Ezekiah Omuri, ultimately proved to be the difference. 

In the 82nd minute, Omuri rose above the Tusker defense to head in a superb cross from Austine Odongo, sealing the victory for the home team.

The win lifted Shabana to fifth place in the league standings, while Tusker FC missed the opportunity to reclaim the top spot.

Off the pitch, the club’s record gate collections highlight their growing fan base and effective marketing strategies. 

Club officials attributed the financial success to the affordable ticket pricing and the team’s strong performances, which have captivated fans across the region.

"This is a historic moment for our club," said one of Shabana's officials, who sought anonymity as he is not supposed to speak to the media.

 "The support from our fans has been incredible, and we are committed to giving them more memorable performances on the pitch."

 The record-breaking gate collections are proof that the team’s rise is as much about the passion of their fans as it is about their skill on the field.