Shabana seek return to winning ways against resurgent Kariobangi Sharks to ease relegation concerns

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Shabana seek return to winning ways against resurgent Kariobangi Sharks to ease relegation concerns

Joel Omotto 08:29 - 18.05.2024

Shabana FC have little margin for error as they take on Kariobangi Sharks who have been on an impressive run in the last three months.

Shabana FC face a daunting task against Kariobangi Sharks in a bid to avoid relegation from the FKF Premier League.

Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo’s side badly need victory to secure their top flight status as they are occupying the promotion-playoff position 16 with 29 points but that is just one point better than 17th-placed Muhoroni Youth and two worse of than Sofapaka and FC Talanta.

It means if Shabana can pull off three points against Sharks, they can end the day in 14th position and put pressure on their equally struggling rivals before they play on Sunday.

Shabana had been on a four-match unbeaten run before Gor Mahia stopped them last week but failed to beat Talanta in midweek, securing a 1-1 draw, that made their work more difficult with four games remaining.

However, they are up against a formidable opponent in Sharks who have not tasted defeat in 12 games in all competitions.

William Muluya’s men last lost on February 4 against AFC Leopards and since then, they have won six league games and drawn four, meaning Shabana have their work cut out on Saturday.

Sharks also have the league’s most inform striker in John Makwata who has scored 11 goals since February and will be itching to get in on the act against struggling Shabana.

Shabana can, however, draw confidence from their improved defence that has let in just three goals in their last five matches while scoring seven which has been the base for their improved form recently.