- Kariobangi Sharks vs Shabana SportPesa League Round 7 match will be played on Saturday, November 1.
- The clash will take place at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, kicking off at 4:00 PM EAT.
- Shabana will be chasing their first win after a four-game drought, while Kariobangi Sharks aim for their second victory of the season.
Having endured a turbulent October, Shabana FC will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they travel to face the floundering Kariobangi Sharks on Saturday, November 1.
This 25/26 SportPesa League Round Seven fixture will be staged at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani with kick-off set for 4:00 PM EAT.
Kariobangi Sharks vs Shabana preview
The wounded Shabana side enters this clash not only with a mere point from their four matches last month but also after enduring a painful spell at home, suffering three consecutive defeats in their own backyard.
Their most recent outing was a gut-wrenching 1-2 loss to AFC Leopards at Gusii Stadium on Wednesday, where a late winner from Jame Kinyanjui snatched three points for Ingwe.
That disappointing result followed a draw with Tuskers FC and losses to Posta Rangers and Mathare United.
This wanting run has seen the Glamour Boys, who started the season brightly, squander their early promise.
Their mounting injury concerns are now reflected in the league table, as they currently sit seventh with seven points from two wins and a draw.
Therefore, coach Peter Okidi and his technical staff, who led the team to a strong finish last season, are under immense pressure to deliver a positive result. Another setback on Saturday could see their situation deteriorate further.
On the other hand, things have been equally bleak for William Muluya’s squad, who are languishing in 14th place with just five points from one win and two draws.
They arrive at this home match carrying the burden of back-to-back losses, the most recent being a 2-1 defeat to Tusker FC on Wednesday.
Muluya, despite having some promising young talent at his disposal, is still struggling to find a winning formula- a rhythm he needs to discover quickly before their season drifts further off course.
Kariobangi Sharks vs Shabana Team News
The hosts have not issued any new injury updates, so Muluya will continue placing his faith in the current squad to deliver a better performance.
Patila Omoto will captain the side, with the coach looking to players like Andreas Odhiambo and Markvivan Kesa to provide the goals.
Meanwhile, the visitors will again be without Brian Michira, who is obviously sidelined for another three weeks.
Their captain, George Onyango, remains in recovery, though the club has not provided a detailed update on his condition.
Okidi will continue to trust his remaining personnel, aiming to build chemistry within the group, led by Bronson Nsubuga and Austine Odongo.
Okidi believes this is merely a rough patch and is hopeful of an imminent turnaround.
As the head coach, I take full responsibility for the team’s performance. Football has high and low moments, and this month has really been our low moment.
We believe we will rise to our high moments, which is winning. We are facing some challenges from injuries, but that’s no excuse for failing to get positive results. We are working hard to address these issues and improve our performance.”
Kariobangi Sharks vs Shabana H2H Record and Betting Tips
This will be the fifth meeting between these two sides since Shabana earned promotion in 2023.
Sharks hold the superior record, winning two of the encounters, while the other two have ended in draws. Last season, the two legs finished 1-1 and goalless, respectively.
Historically, this fixture has produced plenty of action, not featuring more than three goals, suggesting another tightly-contested encounter is likely.
However, Sharks have struggled at home this season, failing to secure a victory in their three matches so far, recording one draw and two defeats.
Shabana, in contrast, remain undefeated on the road, with one win and a draw to their name.
