AFC Leopards and Shabana FC played out a goalless draw in a closely contested FKF Premier League clash at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, 25 October with both sides missing opportunities to claim maximum points.The result saw the two teams move to five points each after three matches, leaving them four points behind league leaders Gor Mahia.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBoth sides entered the encounter seeking their second win of the campaign, with Leopards looking to build on their victory over Kenya Police, while Shabana aimed to bounce back from their defeat to Nairobi United.Leopards threatened early through Samuel Semo, whose curling free-kick following a foul on Tyson Otieno struck the side netting.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055693##Shabana responded through Brian Michira, who combined with Derrick Otanga and Kevin Omundi before the latter set up the forward, only for Kevin Otiala to intervene with a timely interception.Leopards missed a clear opportunity to break the deadlock in the 10th minute when Tyson Otieno released Adama Kanteh, who picked out Brian Ssenyonjo inside the box. However, the Ugandan forward failed to direct his effort on target from close range.Shabana gradually grew into the contest, with Maina Sigmun forcing Tom Ikara into a save with a volley from Michira's delivery. 3K FC claim first FKF Premier League win as late Nairobi United goal denies APS BometBrian Ogutu later missed the target after being picked out by a cross from Omundi.The Kisii-based side continued to threaten, but Ikara kept Leopards in the game with a timely intervention to deny George Onyango, who had connected with Byron Otieno's delivery.At the other end, Kelly Madada tested Shabana goalkeeper Pavel Ndzila with a tame effort after being set up by James Kinyanjui, while Ssenyonjo squandered another promising opportunity shortly before the break when he failed to connect cleanly with Kinyanjui's cross.The teams went into the interval deadlocked despite creating several openings.Leopards had their clearest chance to take the lead in the 58th minute when they were awarded a penalty after Semo was brought down in the box by Herbert Sanday. Stars Abroad: Olunga brace goes in vain as Al Arabi suffers first league defeatCaptain Kayci Odhiambo stepped up, but his effort was saved by Ndzila, who read the direction correctly to deny the hosts.Shabana nearly capitalised on the reprieve three minutes after the hour mark when Onyango headed narrowly wide from Omundi's corner. Ikara was called into action again moments later, tipping away Otieno's dangerous delivery.The visitors continued to press for an opener, with Derrick Otieno seeing his volley gathered by Ndzila in the 73rd minute.Shabana came close again five minutes later when James Mazembe delivered a cutback for Derrick Oketch, whose effort sailed over the crossbar.Gor Mahia reveal ticket sales figures after narrow Bandari winLeopards pushed for a late winner, but their attempts failed to produce a breakthrough as the two sides settled for a share of the spoils.The two sides will aim to bounce back to winning terms on Wednesday, 28 October when Leopards takes on Mara Sugar and Shabana host Migori Youth FC.
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