Nairobi United will host Shabana FC at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Sunday evening in a Round 27 fixture with kickoff scheduled for 4:15pm EAT.
The hosts are aiming to break into the top half of the table following a run of inconsistent results, while the Glamour Boys arrive in the capital with the urgent ambition of reclaiming their top three status after slipping to fifth place.
Nairobi United occupy 10th place with 35 points and have proven to be a difficult side to beat at home despite struggling to turn draws into wins recently.
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Nairobi United seek to end winless run in SportPesa League
They enter this contest looking to replicate their clinical performance from earlier in the season and prove that their rise in the top flight is no fluke.
On the other hand, Shabana FC, currently sitting in fifth place with 43 points, arrive in Nairobi seeking redemption. After a mid-season slump that saw them drop from the summit, Tore Bobe regained some momentum with a victory over Murang’a SEAL in their last outing.
They remain just two points shy of the top three and know a victory in Nairobi is essential.
Coach Views
Nairobi United – Godfrey Solo Oduor
Oduor has taken responsibility for the poor run of form that the team is currently facing, having failed to win their last four matches, winning only two of their past 14 encounters.
“It is a collective effort. We win, draw and lose as a team. I hope that we can bounce back in our next matches,” he remarked.
Shabana – Mark Andrew Ongwae
On his part, the Shabana interim coach remains optimistic that last weekend’s win over Murang’a Seal will be the turning point for the Glamour Boys.
“We won against Murang’a in Gusii under very tough conditions and at times that’s what you need. The result has reignited that belief and we are now good to go in our remaining matches to collect as many points as possible.”
Head-to-Head and Form
Nairobi United secured a dominant 3-1 victory over Shabana FC in the first-leg encounter held in January 2026 at the Gusii Stadium. Dancan Omalla was the star of that match, netting a brace that silenced the home crowd.
Recent Form
- Nairobi United: D-D-L-W-L (5 points from last 15)
- Shabana FC: W-L-L-L-W (6 points from last 15)
Victory for Nairobi United will move them to 38 points, potentially jumping to seventh place depending on other results.
Conversely, a win for Shabana FC will see them move to 46 points, leapfrogging Kakamega Homeboyz and Kenya Police FC to reclaim third place on the log.