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FKF Premier League side Shabana FC has announced a total gross revenue of Ksh1,531,000 from ticket sales in their clash against Posta Rangers that was called off on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Shabana in a statement issued on Sunday, September 29, 2024, thanked all the fans that turned up in large numbers at Gusii Stadium in Kisii for the match that unfortunately aborted.

“Shabana Fc Vs Posta Rangers Fc Ticket Sales We collected a gross revenue of 1,531,000/=. Asante sana for all those who made it to Gusii Stadium for our match against Posta Rangers Fc. It was great seeing the Stadium painted red and white. Thank you for the love and support and apologies for the called off match we share you pain and frustration, we will be back soonest to give you happiness,” Shabana said in the statement.

Shabana Fc Vs Posta Rangers Fc Ticket Sales

We collected a gross revenue of 1,531,000/=

Asante sana for all those who made it to Gusii Stadium for our match against Posta Rangers Fc.

It was great seeing the Stadium painted red and white 🔴⚪

THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE AND… pic.twitter.com/ypjswlX011

— Shabana Fc Kenya (@Shabanafckenya) September 29, 2024

Security concerns

Shabana was making the long-awaited return to their historical home stadium on Sunday afternoon, but the match failed to kick off.

The match was delayed for over an hour with the match officials sighting concern for their security.

This forced the team to issue an apology to the fans who had filled the Gusii Stadium.

“So sorry to our fans about yesterday’s called off game, we know what you are going through and we take responsibility. There are still a lot of games to play, and we promise to give you happiness and joy we need to stick together, maintain calm and be ambassadors of this beautiful game,” Shabana stated.

"So sorry to our fans about yesterday's called off game, we know what you are going through and we take responsibility. There are still a lot of games to play and we promise to give you happiness and joy we need to stick together, maintain calm and be ambassadors of this… pic.twitter.com/GSx8CTgkXN

— Shabana Fc Kenya (@Shabanafckenya) September 29, 2024

Shabana five-match ban

Shabana were recently handed a five-match ban following the unrest that took place during their fixture with Ulinzi the previous week.

Ulinzi’s late equalizer saw the Ulinzi Sports complex erupt into chaos with supporters uprooting seats, prompting the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to ragulate over the matter.

FKF’s ruling slapped Shabana with a five-match ban as well as responsibility for compensation for the vandalism at Ulinzi Sports Complex.

However, Shabana appealed the decision and was allowed to fill Gusii stadium for their match against Posta Rangers which did not take place.