New milestone for Shabana
Shabana FC set a new financial landmark after their pulsating 0-0 draw with Gor Mahia at Gusii Stadium on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The club announced a record gate collection of Ksh 3,157,500, the highest since their return to the Kenyan Premier League, a figure that underlined the fixture’s magnetic pull and the club’s growing commercial clout.
Stadium awash in red and white
Fans arrived early and packed the stands, transforming Gusii Stadium into a vivid sea of red and white. The club thanked supporters for turning out in force and for their disciplined conduct, praising the atmosphere that crackled from kickoff to the final whistle.
A tactical chess match on the pitch
The game itself was a tight, tactical affair. Both sides probed and tested but could not fashion a clear-cut chance in the first half. A late warm-up injury forced Gor Mahia into an unexpected goalkeeper change, with Gad Mathews stepping in and settling quickly under pressure.
Defences dominate the narrative
After the break, Gor Mahia pushed higher and peppered Shabana’s box with corners and sustained pressure, led by the industrious Felix and the wide threats of Kapen and Musa Shariff. Yet Shabana’s backline remained compact and resolute, repelling wave after wave and thriving on quick counters that nearly unlocked the deadlock. Final passes lacked the razor edge needed to convert promising moves into goals.
Late gambits and a stalemate
Gor Mahia’s late substitutions, including Fidel Origa and Patrick Essombe, injected urgency but failed to tip the balance. The match closed as it began: fiercely contested, tactically disciplined, and ultimately ending in a goalless draw.
Order off the field
The Football Kenya Federation commended fans for their exemplary behaviour. Both clubs had appealed for calm ahead of the high-profile clash; Shabana chairman Jared Nivaton confirmed robust security measures were in place, while Gor Mahia official Ronald Ngala urged supporters to use designated gates and respect seating arrangements.
What it means for Shabana
Beyond the point earned, the night was a statement of growth for Shabana FC — a club that not only held its own against one of the country’s giants but also proved it can draw crowds and revenue worthy of the top flight. The result may have been goalless, but the evening was rich with promise for the Brewers’ future.
