SportPesa League side Shabana lines up pre-season tour of Tanzania

SportPesa League side Shabana is planning a one-week pre-season tour of Tanzania as part of the 2026/27 season.

The club’s Secretary General, Elizaphan Kerama, said they have lined up friendly matches against three top teams in the Tanzania Premier League.

Speaking to the Star, Kerama said they have lined up friendly matches against Azam FC, Coastal Union, and Pamba Jiji FC.

“We are planning to visit Mwanza, the home of Pamba Jiji, because they were here last year for Shabana Day celebrations. We are still in talks with Azam and Coastal Union on the venue for our games,” said the SG.

Pamba Jiji coach Francis Baraza says they are ready to host the Glamour Boys for a pre-season.

Last year, the club visited Mbale, Uganda, for their pre-season.

He said players started to report back for their pre-season training on Tuesday at their Cardinal Otunga Senior School, Mosocho training base.

“Immediately they report, they will undergo a thorough medical check-up at Oasis Hospital in Kisii town, which is our medical partner, before they embark on intense preparations,” said Kerama.

He said they are at an advanced stage in their negotiations with a new head coach.

“At the moment, we have already agreed a deal with a strength and conditioning trainer. The negotiations with the head coach are ongoing, and we expect to unveil the entire technical bench before we start our pre-season,” added Kerama.

Kerama further noted that the club’s key players have already renewed their contracts.

“There is no need to panic. We have already tied down our key players for next season. We are working, and the information will be made public at the right time,” he revealed.

He noted that the club will part ways with 15 players and sign 10 new players. Already, defender Andrew Omondi, aka Awiko, has joined Nairobi United.

 “We are in the process of working on the incoming players who will be assessed by the technical bench before we make commitments. We want to have a squad that can challenge for the Sportpesa League title next year,” Kerama added.

The club he added is in talks with a hydration and financial institution partner to come on board and support the Glamour Boys. “We want more partners to come on board and support the team,” Kerama appealed.