Shabana head coach Ahmed Fathi has raised concerns over the condition of the Afraha Stadium playing surface after his side was held to a 1-1 draw by Migori Youth on Thursday, 29 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Glamour Boys appeared on course for their second league victory when Sigmum Maina gave them a first-half lead, but Churchill Otieno struck back to earn the newcomers a share of the spoils.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066871##The result extended Shabana's winless run to three consecutive matches, leaving Fathi frustrated with the playing conditions, which he believes made it difficult for his team to execute its style of football.Speaking after the match, the Egyptian tactician took responsibility for the dropped points but argued that the state of the pitch, coupled with heavy rainfall, significantly affected the contest.“I cannot blame anyone; I am responsible for this draw. I have to refine my programme and tactics. If we get a good pitch, we will perform, but on a surface like this, you cannot control the game,” Fathi explained.“The weather ruined this match. If you give me a good pitch in proper condition, we will play well. But on this field, you cannot control the flow of the game. With the heavy rain, the ball was bouncing everywhere, and players were constantly slipping, making things very difficult,” he added.Migori still seeking maiden victory after holding Shabana to third successive drawFathi's concerns come against the backdrop of limited options for Shabana, who adopted Afraha Stadium as their home venue for the 2026/27 season amid a nationwide shortage of match-ready facilities as several stadiums undergo construction and upgrades ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.In the game, Shabana broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time through Sigmunn Maina, as Migori drew level with 15 minutes left on the clock courtesy of Churchill Otieno, who was making his league debut for his boyhood club.The result extended Migori Youth’s winless run to three matches, while Shabana also remained without a victory in their last three outings.3K FC assistant coach reveals costly errors behind first FKFPL defeat
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