Shabana coach took a slight dig at both Police and Tusker after the duo lost their respective midweek FKFPL league matches.
Shabana coach Peter Okidi has warned that the leading rivals should not write off Shabana’s title chances despite lying fourth.
The Gusii side beat Bidco United 2-1 on Wednesday, to close the gap on title-chasers Police, Tusker and Gor Mahia.
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Okidi said the team is on course to achieve their season targets, promising to give the aforementioned teams a run for their money.
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While Shabana are not entirely out of the league title contention, Okidi has a message for their rivals. He told Flasscore: “When we came for this new season, we said our target is to win the title, we did not come here to participate or to finish in the middle of the league, my message to the rivals and I will keep repeating, please win your games.”
Okidi maintained that anything can happen between now and the end of the season if the latest results are anything to go by. He said each team must focus on acquiring maximum points, arguing that the title winner will be declared after the remaining three matches.
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“We all have three matches to play, so everyone should take care of themselves. We don’t care if Police lost, we don’t care if Tusker lost, we are focusing on our next game against Mara Sugar, and the league winner will be decided after the three matches.”
Shabana’s last three matches will see them face Mara Sugar, title-chasers Police and conclude the season with a home game against Ulinzi Stars.
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Shabana boast of 51 points, a point less than third placed Gor Mahia who have played a game less.
This season’s title race seems headed down to the wire after table leaders Kenya Police FC, second-placed Tusker FC, and third-placed and champions Gor Mahia suffered major setbacks after losing their respective midweek fixtures.