Shabana's relegation fight takes center stage as FKF Premier League returns after three weeks

Shabana's relegation fight takes center stage as FKF Premier League returns after three weeks

Festus Chuma 07:46 - 15.06.2024

Tore Bobe face a crucial relegation battle against AFC Leopards as the FKF Premier League resumes after international break.

Shabana and their battle to avoid relegation from the top-tier league will take center stage in the FKF Premier League this weekend as the league resumes after a three-week break.

The Glamour Boys, who returned to the top flight this season after 17 years, are fighting to stay in the league, having struggled throughout the second leg and frequently occupying the lower positions of the table.

Sammy Omollo's coached side finds itself in real trouble again, placed 16th on the log with 29 points, with three matches remaining in the season.

The Kisii-based charges are currently in the relegation playoff spot, just one point above Muhoroni Youth, who will also be in action this weekend.

Shabana will face AFC Leopards, who are seeking a top-five league finish, on Saturday afternoon at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay.

Muhoroni Youth, with 28 points, FC Talanta (31 points), and Sofapaka, who have amassed 33 points, are the other teams at risk of being relegated if they drop more points at this critical stage of the league.

The FKF Premier League relegation system dictates that the bottom two teams are automatically relegated, while the 16th-placed team enters a playoff against the third-placed team from the National Super League.

In addition to Shabana's crucial clash, other key matches on Saturday include Tusker hosting Bandari at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.

Tusker, currently second on the table, will be looking to secure maximum points to maintain their position while Bandari will be keen to pull off an upset and improve their standing.

Nairobi City Stars, who have had a mixed season, will be looking to finish on a high note in their remaining matches, starting with the encounter against Kakamega Homeboyz, who aim to solidify their mid-table position.

KCB will face Posta Rangers at Police Sacco Stadium in another intriguing matchup.

Both teams are looking to finish the season strongly, with KCB aiming for a top-half finish and Posta Rangers trying to distance themselves from sinking deeper in the standings.

Bidco United will play Kariobangi Sharks at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos in a match that promises to be an exciting encounter with both teams eager to secure valuable points in their respective battles.

Saturday's FKF Premier League fixtures

Shabana v AFC Leopards ( Raila Odinga, 3pm)

Nairobi City Stars v Kakamega Homeboyz ( Police Sacco, 1pm)

KCB v Posta Rangers ( Police Sacco, 4pm)

Muhoroni Youth v FC Talanta (Muhoroni)

Tusker v Bandari (Kenyatta, 4pm)

Bidco United v Kariobangi Sharks (Kenyatta, Machakos, 1pm )

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