This archive report was first published on 26 October 2019.
On Saturday, Gusii Stadium witnessed a thrilling match between Shabana and Coast Stima in the National Super League. The Ivorian forward Aboue Traore scored a crucial goal in the 10th minute, handing Shabana a deserved 1-0 win.
The win marked Shabana's first match under their new head coach Andrew Kanuli, who took over the team on Tuesday, replacing Gilbert Selebwa.
Coach Kanuli's influence was evident in the team's performance, as they played as a cohesive unit for 90 minutes, a testament to their rigorous training.
According to Traore, the coach had instructed the team to make a significant impact in their home match, and they successfully executed this strategy.
Meanwhile, in the Women's Premier League, Vihiga Queens demonstrated their dominance by crushing 10th-placed Makolanders 7-0 at the Mumias Sports Complex.
The team's Harambee Starlets stars played a crucial role in their victory, with Tereza Engesha launching the goal-fest in the 23rd minute.
Engesha scored her second goal in the second half, as Vihiga Queens continued to assert their dominance over Makolanders.
