- Ulinzi Stars vs Shabana will lock horns on Sunday, November 9, in a SportPesa League Round 8 clash.
- The match will be played at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.
- Kick-off is set for 3:00 PM EAT.
Shabana FC head coach Peter Okidi is optimistic that his side can collect maximum points when they take on Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Sports Complex Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 3 PM.
Both sides will be keen to bounce back from inconsistent runs of form in what promises to be a tightly contested SportPesa League encounter.
Ulinzi Stars will be targeting their second win of the season, while Shabana will be looking for their third victory of the campaign.
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Ulinzi Stars vs Shabana preview
Ulinzi Stars head into the match buoyed by their 1-1 draw against record champions Gor Mahia at Kasarani Stadium on November 2, 2025.
That result ended their worrying run of three consecutive defeats and injected some confidence into Stephen Ochola’s men.
Shabana, on the other hand, also halted a three-match losing streak when they held Kariobangi Sharks to a goalless draw on November 1, 2025.
Despite that, the Kisii-based side is still winless in their last five league outings, recording two draws and three losses.
Coincidentally, Ulinzi Stars share the same record in their last five matches, making this fixture a battle of two sides desperate for a turnaround.
Currently, Shabana sit 10th on the league table with two wins, two draws, and three losses.
Ulinzi Stars find themselves in the relegation zone with six points from one win, three draws, and three defeats.
Both teams have conceded eight goals in seven matches, though Shabana have been slightly more productive in attack, scoring eight times compared to Ulinzi’s five.
The head-to-head record favors the soldiers. In their four previous Kenya Premier League meetings, Ulinzi Stars remain unbeaten, winning twice and drawing twice.
The biggest scoreline between the two sides came on October 29, 2023, when Ulinzi thrashed Shabana 4-0. Interestingly, all their past encounters have produced goals, with none ending goalless.
Ulinzi Stars vs Shabana team news
Ulinzi Stars will rely on their in-form assistant captain Bonface Muchiri, who scored the equalizer against Gor Mahia. Coach Stephen Ochola praised the midfielder’s contribution, saying:
“We scored a good goal, playing all the way from the back. Muchiri then cut in and placed it perfectly, showing his true qualities and why he’s part of the national team.”
Ochola, who is set to oversee his third match since taking over, remains confident about the team’s progress.
“We are building something and appreciate the effort from everyone. I promise you we will be playing good football,” he affirmed.
Meanwhile, Shabana boss Peter Okidi believes his side must capitalize on their recent draw to regain momentum.
“We had one point from our last game after three losses. We have to build from it going into this game. This is a match for us to get maximum points as we move forward,” Okidi said.
With both teams evenly matched and hungry for victory, today’s clash at the Ulinzi Sports Complex is expected to be a fiercely competitive affair as each side fights to revive its league campaign.
