- Shabana FC host Nairobi United at Gusii Stadium as the SportPesa League 2025/26 resumes after a two-week break.
- The match will be played on Sunday, January 4, with kickoff set for 2:00 PM EAT.
It is an exciting return to action as the SportPesa League resumes today after a two-week festive break.
Shabana FC welcome debutants Nairobi United at their Gusii Stadium fortress with kickoff slated for 1400Hrs.
The rescheduled match due to Nairobi United’s continental assignments earlier this season will mark the first fixture of the year 2026.
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Shabana FC host Nairobi United at Gusii Stadium
Shabana enters the game looking to maintain their strong position in the top four, currently sitting in 4th place with 23 points.
Meanwhile, Nairobi United, positioned in 13th with 16 points but holding five games in hand, arrive in Kisii with shaky confidence following a mixed results just before the holidays.
The hosts are currently navigating a transition on their technical bench after the departure of assistant coach Bernard Mwalala to Bandari FC.
To address this Tore Bobe on Saturday appointed Andrew Ongwae, a former Shabana player and experienced coach from Darajani Gogo to serve as an assistant to head coach Peter Okidi.
Ongwae is expected to be officially unveiled to the fans today at Gusii Stadium.
Despite the changes, the Glamour Boys remain one of the most formidable sides this season and will rely on their passionate home support to secure three points and keep pace with league leaders AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia.
Shabana vs Nairobi United Team News
The hosts have received a massive boost with the return of their talisman Brian Michira, who is back in the squad after nearly three months on the sidelines. Michira, who had scored three goals early in the season was sidelined for a groin injury sustained in October.
The Naibois will most likely be without the services of utility man Mansur Okwaro due to a recurring knee injury.
Furthermore, the club has initiated a significant reshuffle ahead of the mid-season transfer window, which officially opens tomorrow, January 5.
The team has already confirmed the release of nine players, including captain Daniel Bichiok, Chris Opondo, Adams Nyambane, Isaac Omweri, and Lonny Amudava.
Shabana vs Nairobi United Head to Head
This will be the first ever top flight league meeting between the two sides as Nairobi United is making their debut in the league.
Shabana FC comes into this game in excellent form, having gone unbeaten in their last five matches before the Christmas break.
Their recent run includes a convincing 3-1 away victory against KCB, 0-0 draw with Mara Sugar, and a 2-2 thriller against Kakamega Homeboyz at Bukhungu.
Prior to those results, they secured a narrow 1-0 win over Bidco United and a crucial 1-0 away victory against Kenya Police.
Naibois on the other side come into the game with uncertainty over their consistency.
After losing four consecutive matches, they drew against Murang’a SEAL, secured a 1-0 victory over
Tusker before seeing their last match of the year abandoned at 1-1 against Gor Mahia.
A win for Shabana FC today would be a significant statement of intent propelling the Glamour Boys to the top of the SportPesa League standings leapfrogging the current leading trio of AFC Leopards,Tusker and Gor Mahia.