Shabana FC has confirmed receipt of the Ksh20 million pledge made by President William Ruto to support the club during its temporary relocation to Afraha Stadium.
In a statement on Wednesday, August 19, Shabana FC Secretary General Elizaphan Kerama said it had received the remaining Ksh10 million through Team Patron and Kisii Governor Simba Arati.
"We are grateful to formally acknowledge receipt, through Team Patron Governor Simba Arati, of the Ksh10 million balance of the Ksh20 million you pledged to support Shabana FC during our relocation to Afraha Stadium, as Gusii Stadium undergoes reconstruction and upgrading to international standards," the statement read.
Kerama also noted that the financial support came alongside a new team bus donated to Shabana FC by the President.
"This generous support, coming in addition to the new team bus you donated to us Shabana FC, is a powerful demonstration of your commitment to sports development, youth empowerment, and the growth of Kenyan football," the statement added.
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This comes weeks after Shabana FC explained why the team cut short its pre-season trip to Tanzania.
In a statement on Wednesday, August 5, the club said the team had travelled to Tanzania as scheduled for its training programme.
Shabana stated that the squad encountered conditions upon arrival that were not suitable for its preparation or the welfare of the players and technical staff.
"We wish to inform our supporters and stakeholders that the team travelled to Tanzania yesterday for it's 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," the statement read.
The club said it carefully assessed the situation before deciding to cancel the planned activities and head back to Kenya.
"After careful assessment and consideration, the club made the decision to withdraw from the planned pre-season activities in Tanzania and return home," the statement added.
Shabana also assured supporters that the players and technical bench had returned safely and that preparations for the upcoming season would now continue within the country.
"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," the statement concluded.
