Shabana FC head coach Ahmed Fathi Abdalla Ibrahim has set his sights on lifting their maiden league title ahead of Saturday’s FKF Premier League clash against Posta Rangers at Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAfter a prolonged delay, the 2026/27 season is finally set to kick off this weekend, with several matches lined up, including Shabana’s encounter against Posta Rangers.##NAJAVA_MECA_10010062##The Egyptian tactician is set to make his FKF Premier League debut after joining Shabana in July 2026. Fathi has had nearly three months to prepare his squad and is now looking forward to his first competitive match against the Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno-led Posta Rangers.Fathi is pleased with the team’s preparations and believes they are ready to showcase the style and identity they have worked on for months.“The players have worked very well during the preparations. They have shown a sharp mentality; they understand what we want from them, and they are ready to sacrifice for the team. Now it is time for us to show our true identity on the pitch,” Fathi said in an interview with The Star.Harambee Stars drop to worst FIFA position in over eight years after winless international windowThe coach also acknowledged the quality of their opponents but expressed confidence in his team’s readiness and ambitions ahead of the new campaign.“We respect Posta Rangers because they are a good team and they have a very experienced coach, but we have our own objectives. We have prepared well, and we want to start the season with a positive result because every match is important when you have ambitions of competing for the title,” Fathi said.Harambee Starlets begin 2028 LA Olympics dream with Seychelles testFathi also highlighted the importance of Shabana’s passionate fanbase, urging the supporters to rally behind the team as they seek a winning start to the campaign.“The supporters have a big role to play because Shabana is a club with passionate fans. We want them to come and support us, but the players have the responsibility to give fans something to celebrate. We want to fight for the three points and begin this season in the right way,” he said.The match kicks off at 3 pm on Saturday.Why Bafana Bafana coach expects tough test against struggling Harambee Stars next month
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