FKF Premier League side Shabana FC has explained the reasons for abandoning their Tanzania pre-season tour, and returning back to Kenya.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsShabana has once again been involved in controversy after withdrawing from the scheduled pre-season tour, despite having already arrived in Tanzania.The team was scheduled to pitch camp there, as they continue to sharpen their skills ahead of the 2026/27 league season, where they will be setting their eyes for the much-coveted league title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878591##With online awash with the surroundings of the Tanzania trip, the club has now come out to explain the ordeals that forced their withdrawal, through their official social media accounts.“We wish to inform our supporters and stakeholders that the team travelled to Tanzania yesterday for its scheduled pre-season programme. However, on arrival, the team encountered conditions that did not meet the standards required for the team's preparation and overall welfare. After careful assessment and consideration, the club made the decision to withdraw from the planned pre-season activities in Tanzania and return home,” read part of the post by ShabanaTACTICAL ANALYSIS: Gor Mahia's blueprint that saw them reach CECAFA Kagame Cup finalIn a post that has since been deleted, Assistant coach Andrea Ongwae explained that the team was not impressed with the condition of the playing surface in Tanzania, as well as the hotel that the team was booked in, forcing their return to Kenya.“Our players and technical staff have arrived safely, and the team will now continue its pre-season preparations locally as we focus on the upcoming campaign. We thank our fans, partners, and well-wishers for their understanding and continued support,” they added.KSSSA: How past regional failures fuelled Mohammed Bajaber-inspired Takaba Mixed's historic runShabana is currently striving to create a formidable team for challenging for the title and are revamping the squad especially after the exit of key players including: Wycliffe ‘Awiko’ Omondi, goalkeeper Stephen Ochieng, Ugandan import Bronson Nsubuga and Assis Batshi Mambote, while Austin Odongo and Keith Imbali are also rumoured to be on their way out of the Gusii-based club.New AFC Leopards signing opens up on coach behind his rapid rise to FKF Premier League
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