Shabana FC head coach Ahmed Fathi is targeting a statement win over AFC Leopards on Sunday as the Glamour Boys seek to avenge last season’s 5-1 humiliation by Ingwe.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two sides will renew their rivalry at Nyayo Stadium, with the Egyptian tactician keen to maintain Shabana’s unbeaten start to the FKF Premier League campaign and secure a crucial win against one of the league’s traditional heavyweights.Leopards dominated the corresponding fixture last season, thrashing Shabana 5-1 at Nyayo Stadium to complete a league double after claiming a 2-1 victory in the first leg.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047235##Fathi will hope to turn the tables this time as he continues to shape Shabana into a side capable of competing for major honours.The Glamour Boys have collected four points from their opening two matches under the new coach, beginning with a 1-0 away victory over 10-man Posta Rangers in Mwea before playing out to a goalless draw against Nairobi United last weekend.Leopards, meanwhile, opened their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Bandari FC before dramatically edging Kenya Police FC on Tuesday, courtesy of a late winner. The defeat prompted Police to part ways with head coach Nicholas Muyoti and his assistant John Baraza.Migori Youth explain why Tusker loanee is yet to make debutWith both teams looking to build momentum early in the season, Sunday's encounter presents Fathi with an opportunity to register another significant result and strengthen Shabana's credentials as genuine contenders.“We are concentrating on our plan and how we want to approach this match,” Fathi told The Star.The Egyptian coach is keen to preserve the defensive discipline that has characterised Shabana's opening fixtures while ensuring his players make better use of their chances in the final third.EXCLUSIVE: Invincible league-winning Gor Mahia coach eyes Harambee Starlets jobFathi has also placed a premium on commitment and discipline as he works to establish his preferred style and identify players capable of delivering his ambitions.“I trust the players who have shown commitment and discipline in training. We are preparing to compete and fight for the victory,” he said.The coach has made it clear that his project at Shabana is built around competing for silverware rather than merely participating in the league, and Sunday's clash against Leopards offers an early test of that ambition.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: The midfield engine that could transform Posta Rangers“We did not come here just to participate. We want to build a team that can challenge for the biggest honours,” he added.