AFC Leopards will be looking to build on their recent victory when they host Shabana FC at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday afternoon in their third match of the 2026/27 SportPesa League season.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 4:15 PM EAT, with both sides hoping to pick up maximum points as the new campaign gathers pace.
Ingwe head into the encounter on the back of a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police FC, a result that gave them a timely boost after opening their league campaign with a goalless draw against Bandari FC.
Kevinluke Otiala and Ronald Sichenje were on target for AFC Leopards against Police, while Elvis Rupia scored the only goal for the law enforcers.
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The victory will give Boniface Ambani’s men confidence as they prepare to face a Shabana side that has proved to be a difficult opponent in recent meetings. Ingwe will be keen to make good use of their home advantage and maintain their positive start to the season.
Ambani believes the win against Police has lifted the mood in his squad and will provide the motivation needed ahead of Sunday’s encounter.
“When a team wins a game, you will get that boost of morale. Just like when you are from war, when you get a win, you feel that your earlier preparations paid off and were not in vain. So it gives you great motivation for the next game, and that’s what I can see in my players, even in how they are training,” Ambani said.
“It was easy, but that win will be a great motivation heading into this match.”
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Shabana, meanwhile, travel to Nairobi looking to return to winning ways after settling for a goalless draw in their previous league outing.
The Glamour Boys began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Posta Rangers and will be eager to collect another positive result against one of the league’s traditional heavyweights.
Head coach Ahmed Fathi has made it clear that his side will approach the contest with victory in mind, insisting that they have the ability to compete and secure the desired result.
“Every game, we go in with the objective of winning. We prepare ourselves to win, we have the ability to win, and we make our preparations to win. We do our best to win,” Fathi said.
AFC Leopards vs Shabana FC head to head record
Recent meetings between the two sides suggest that Sunday’s contest could produce another entertaining encounter, with both clubs having enjoyed their moments in this fixture.
AFC Leopards recorded an emphatic 5-1 victory over Shabana in their most recent listed meeting, while Ingwe also claimed a 2-1 win in another encounter.
Shabana have also demonstrated their ability to trouble the Leopards, having secured a 2-1 victory and a thrilling 4-3 win in previous meetings.
Their recent head-to-head results are as follows:
- AFC Leopards 5-1 Shabana
- Shabana 1-2 AFC Leopards
- AFC Leopards 1-1 Shabana
- Shabana 2-1 AFC Leopards
- Shabana 4-3 AFC Leopards
With both teams eager to strengthen their positions early in the campaign, the outcome could depend on which side makes better use of its chances on the day.
AFC Leopards will be hoping their recent victory provides the foundation for another strong performance, while Shabana will be determined to frustrate the hosts and leave Nyayo Stadium with maximum points.
Tickets for the match are available at KSh 300 for regular entry and KSh 500 for VIP, with football fans expected to turn up and create an exciting atmosphere for the afternoon clash.
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