Mathare vs Shabana: Mokaya keen to haunt former club at Nyayo Stadium
By Joel Masibo, February 25, 2026The 2008 Kenyan Premier League champions, Mathare United, return to action on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, as they host Shabana FC at the Nyayo Stadium, starting at 4:00 pm.
It will be Mathare United’s Daglas Mokaya’s first match against his immediate former club, Shabana, following the January transfer window.
Speaking ahead of the fixture, the ace described the encounter as an interesting meeting, anticipating a good game from the Glamour Boys and the Slum Boys in the country’s capital.
Mathare come into the fixture after sharing spoils (1-1) with Kariobangi Sharks, while Shabana will be approaching the game heads high after beating Tusker FC 1-0 at Gusii Stadium in their previous fixture.
“I am excited, of course, and I hope I get to play. Playing against a team you have previously played for brings excitement and also extra motivation to perform well. I know it will be a good game as both teams have different styles of play and the fans will enjoy it,” Mokaya opined.
The attacking midfielder has not featured prominently since joining the club and has only started one game. He, however, acknowledges that a lack of game time at Shabana led to a decline in his fitness.
Playing time
“I did not get to play much at Shabana, and that is why I opted for a mid-season change. I know that fitness-wise, I am not at the required level but I am working hard every day trying to catch up. The coach and everyone at the club have been so helpful and have made settling in really easy,“ said Mokaya.
Mathare has had a strong record against Shabana since the fixture was first reintroduced in the Premier League last season.
John Kamau’s men earned four points against the Glamour Boys last term and in the reverse game this season, won 1-0 at the Gusii Stadium.