Shabana are seeking to arrest their three-game winless streak today when they take on Darajani Gogo at Gusii Stadium.
The Kisii-based side has lost two and drawn one game. They take on a buoyed Darajani Gogo, who beat rivals Kibera Black Stars 2-0, in their last encounter.
Shabana are expected to hand debuts to new signings goalkeeper Erick Ongiri, and defenders George Onyango and Eric Mtoro. Midfielder Maurice Dukully is also likely to be handed a second debut at the club after signing from Kenya Premier League side, Talanta.
In other matches scheduled for Friday, Mwatate United host SS Assad at Wundanyi Stadium while Naivas will be at home against struggling Silibwet FC at Camp Toyoyo grounds.
On Saturday, second-placed Gusii FC will seek to bounce back from their shocking 1-0 loss against Mombasa Elites when they host Migori Youth at Gusii Stadium. Woodwine Okoth scored the lone goal in the 35th minute of the game at Gusii Stadium.
A win for Gusii would have seen them leapfrog their elder siblings Shabana to the top of the NSL log.
Gusii FC coach Calvins Ochieng said they accept the defeat and focus on their next game. “We are going for Maximum points against Migori. We have picked important lessons from today’s game,” said Ochieng.
His Mombasa Elite counterpart Patrick Nyale, said: “It was a tough game against a very good team. We prepared well for them and it wasn't by luck. We expect the boys to improve by the second leg. We are targeting three wins in the three remaining matches with the same attitude and Mentality.”
Fourth-placed Kibera Black Stars battle Mully Children’s Family at Ligi Ndogo grounds.
Mara Sugar will face off against Mombasa Elite at Awendo Green Stadium in Migori County as Coastal Heroes welcome Kisumu All Stars at Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa.
