Michira Shines as Shabana FC Defeat APS Bomet in Season Opener

Shabana FC marked the start of their SportPesa League campaign in style, sweeping aside newly promoted APS Bomet with a commanding 4-2 victory at Gusii Stadium on September 21, 2025.

 Backed by their passionate Tore Bobe supporters, Shabana dictated the game with authority, blending fluid attacking football and clinical finishing that left their opponents struggling to cope.

Tore Bobe Fans at the Gusii Stadium

The Gusii giants enjoyed 59% possession compared to Bomet’s 41%, a clear reflection of their dominance in midfield. Shabana’s relentless attack produced 14 shot attempts with 50% accuracy, comfortably outmatching Bomet’s 8 attempts at 38%.

The technical gulf was further highlighted in the passing statistics. Shabana completed 336 passes at 86% accuracy, showcasing composure and control, while Bomet managed 244 passes with 81% accuracy.

This control in possession allowed Shabana to sustain pressure and create scoring opportunities throughout the match. Defensively, Shabana displayed composure and discipline, conceding just one yellow card, while Bomet picked up three bookings in a physical contest that often exposed their inexperience at this level.

Though APS Bomet edged the set-piece battle with three corners against Shabana’s one, it was Shabana’s ruthlessness in open play that ultimately decided the outcome.

Key Match Stats as tracked by Tisini

Michira the Difference-Maker

The star of the show was undoubtedly Brian Michira, who delivered a match-winning performance that underlined his quality and importance to Shabana’s attack.

Michira netted two brilliant goals, registered eight shot attempts, and made five dangerous touches inside the opposition box. He also contributed with 20 completed passes, finishing the game with 50% shot accuracy and 67% pass accuracy.

Rated 8.1 on Tisini’s performance index, Michira was the heartbeat of Shabana’s offence, combining work rate with precision to keep APS Bomet’s defence under constant pressure.

His display rightly earned him the Star of the Match award, cementing his place as the early face of Shabana’s campaign.

Data-Driven Rating from Tisini 

Coach Ogidi’s Bold Statement

 After the game, Coach Peter Ogidi was clear about his ambitions: “We are not here to participate. We are going for the top slot in this SportPesa Premier League. 

“This squad has the hunger and the quality to challenge for the title,” he said confidently. 

Michira, fresh from his two-goal haul, echoed that belief, setting his own personal target: “I want to help the team win, and personally, I’m aiming for the top scorer’s position this season,” the striker declared.

Their bold declarations underline the confidence sweeping through the Shabana camp. From Ogidi, the message is simple: Shabana will not settle for mediocrity; they want to be at the very top of Kenyan football.

For Michira, the goalscoring charts are now firmly in his sights as he continues to prove himself as one of the league’s most lethal forwards.

The emphatic 4-2 win not only secures three crucial points but also sends a strong statement across the league: Shabana FC are determined to compete at the highest level with confidence and flair. 

With momentum on their side and clear ambitions set by both the coach and the star striker, Shabana’s faithful will take pride in this opening-day triumph as the club sets its sights on a promising campaign ahead.

As for newcomers APS Bomet, the result serves as a sobering reminder of the intensity and quality demanded in the top flight.