Shabana's head coach, Gilbert Selebwa, voiced frustration following a 1-1 draw with Nairobi Stima at Gusii Stadium, which cost his team two crucial points. "This is a game we would have won. Our target is to have maximum points at home," Selebwa said, acknowledging his side's missed opportunities in the second half.
The veteran coach praised his team's four-match unbeaten streak, stating, "The work we have put in place is now bearing fruits." He also commended Nairobi Stima for their competitiveness, noting, "They were worthy opponents with experienced players who made a difference in the second half."
Selebwa highlighted winger Bob Mugalia's improved performance, saying, "At the beginning of the season, he would not last the whole game but he has worked hard and I’m certain that, by second leg, he will return to where he belongs."
Nairobi Stima's George Owoko described the match as "fairly balanced" and expressed satisfaction with maintaining their unbeaten league record. He praised the crowd's turnout at Gusii Stadium, where Hamisi Hadi opened the scoring in the 33rd minute before Victor Omune equalized for Stima in the second half.
In other league matches, AP defeated Eldoret Youth 3-0, Coast Stima edged Fortune Sacco 1-0, and Kibera Black Stars secured a 1-0 win over St Joseph’s Youth. Green Commandos' new coach Fred Serenge secured a 2-1 victory over Kisumu All Stars, while Migori Youth stunned Nairobi City Stars 1-0.
