Kenyan football just got a fresh twist. On a lively afternoon at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, Shabana FC pulled off what many would call an upset by shutting out home side Sofapaka 1-0 in the 2024/2025 FKF Premier League. Most expected Sofapaka to run away with the three points, but thanks to a slick finish by Ezekiah Omuri, Shabana snatched the spotlight and vital points in the process.
For Shabana, this was more than just a win—it was a statement that echoed across the league. The team put up a disciplined and gritty fight, keeping Sofapaka's attack at bay despite feeling serious pressure in enemy territory. Fans on the terraces felt the tension, especially as Sofapaka pushed desperately in the closing stages. Shabana's defenders, however, stood tall, blocking shots, intercepting passes, and clearing anything that came their way. Keeper Bernard Kiptum made a few important stops, rallying his back line whenever Sofapaka threatened to level.
The story of the match, though, belongs to Ezekiah Omuri. The forward made the most of a rare clear-cut chance, coolly slotting home what would end up the game’s only goal before the half-time whistle. His teammates celebrated the breakthrough with visible relief, knowing what it meant for their season’s momentum. Omuri’s sharp instincts in the penalty box left Sofapaka’s goalkeeper with no chance, and the away supporters erupted in applause and song.
This result has real consequences in the FKF Premier League landscape. Shabana’s unlikely triumph isn’t just three points—it gives them hope to climb from their underdog status in the league. With matches coming thick and fast over the next few weeks, teams like Shabana really needed this kind of result to stay in the conversation and keep the pressure up on mid-table sides. Their confidence will be sky-high after stifling one of the better attacking units in the division.
Sofapaka, on the other hand, will have some serious soul-searching to do. Their offensive approach produced plenty of possession but far too little end product. The fans saw frustration mount as attack after attack fizzled out on the edge of the penalty area. As it stands, this loss complicates their title challenge and will no doubt worry their backroom staff and supporters. The margin for error gets slimmer as the season heats up.
Elsewhere around the country in the same league weekend, Kenya Police soared to the top of the standings after snatching points in their fixture. KCB clashed with traditional giants Leopards, in a game watched closely by teams fighting in the upper half of the table. And while everyone is watching Gor Mahia’s next move—especially with their next game up against Sofapaka—the league keeps delivering unpredictable twists at every turn.
If one thing’s clear, it’s that the FKF Premier League isn’t short on drama. Shabana’s win has just turned the title race and the battle for survival a little more interesting. Sometimes, it just takes one moment, one goal, and a team’s whole season looks different.
