The FKF Premier League continues on Sunday, 18 October, with three matches on the cards.The highlight fixture will be at Afraha Stadium, where Shabana host Nairobi United in a clash shaped by last season’s meetings. Kakamega Homeboyz welcome Ulinzi Stars at Bukhungu Stadium, while Murang’a Seal take on Posta Rangers in Murang’a.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036857##Shabana seek revenge against Nairobi UnitedShabana will be out to end their winless record against Nairobi United when the two sides meet for the third time, having lost both encounters during Nairobi United’s debut FKF Premier League season last term.Nairobi United claimed a 3-1 victory in the first leg before completing the double with a 3-0 win in the return fixture. Patrick Assum’s charges will therefore be keen to maintain their perfect record against the Kisii-based side, while Shabana, under Egyptian coach Ahmed Fathi Abdalla Ibrahim, will be looking to reverse the trend.Should Kenyan football adopt popular Tanzanian clubs trend to attract more fans?The Glamour Boys head into the encounter buoyed by a 1-0 victory over Posta Rangers in their season opener. Another win would strengthen their early title ambitions and keep them in contention for the top spot alongside Gor Mahia.Nairobi United, meanwhile, will be eager to respond after opening their campaign with a 2-2 draw against KCB. The 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup winners will view the fixture as an opportunity to register their first victory of the season while extending their dominance over Shabana.With both sides pursuing different objectives, the clash at Afraha presents Shabana with an opportunity to settle old scores, while Nairobi United will be looking to reaffirm their superiority over their opponents.Alpha Onyango strikes late as Gor Mahia edge APS Bomet to maintain perfect startHomeboyz target consecutive victories against Ulinzi StarsAt Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega Homeboyz will seek to build on their winning start when they host Ulinzi Stars.Homeboyz opened their campaign with a late victory away to newly promoted Mombasa United and will be keen to make it back-to-back wins in front of their supporters.The encounter will be the 27th meeting between the two sides, with Homeboyz having won 11 of their previous encounters, while 11 have ended in draws.Last season, Abana Beingo collected four points from the two league meetings, winning 3-1 at home before playing out a 1-1 draw in Nairobi. Under experienced tactician Edward Manoah, the Kakamega-based side will aim to maintain that advantage and strengthen their position in the early stages of the season.KCB Rugby humble Menengai Oilers to reach maiden Floodies semifinal in 2 yearsUlinzi Stars, meanwhile, will be seeking a response after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Tusker FC in their opening fixture. The four-time league champions will be determined to avoid another setback as they look to put together a more consistent campaign following last season’s struggles.The Soldiers also have an opportunity to improve their record against Homeboyz, making the encounter important for both teams.Victory would take Homeboyz to six points and potentially see them draw level with Gor Mahia at the summit, while Ulinzi would get their campaign back on track by claiming their first points of the season.Why Bandari skipper is confident of maximum points against league newcomersMurang’a Seal, Posta Rangers chase first winsElsewhere, Murang’a Seal host Posta Rangers in a meeting between two sides seeking to bounce back from opening-day defeats.Seal began their campaign with a 4-2 loss to Gor Mahia, while Rangers were edged out 1-0 by Shabana. Both teams will therefore be eager to claim their first victories and avoid falling further behind the early pace-setters.Rangers head into the contest with the better head-to-head record, having won three of their six previous meetings with Seal. One encounter ended in a draw, leaving the Murang’a-based side with an opportunity to improve their record when the teams meet for the seventh time.Under coach Dennis Odhiambo, Seal will be determined to learn from their opening defeat and take advantage of home support to secure maximum points.Rangers, on the other hand, will look to rediscover their winning touch after failing to find the net against Shabana. A positive result would provide a timely boost for Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno’s charges as they seek to establish themselves in the early stages of the season.BETTING GUIDE: Shabana FC vs Nairobi United, match preview, team news and prediction
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