Brian Michira once again proved his mettle, bagging a sensational brace to inspire Shabana FC to a 2-1 triumph over FC Talanta at a raucous Gusii Stadium on Sunday, December 8. The win marks Shabana’s fourth victory of the season and a vital step forward in their FKF Premier League campaign.
The match began disastrously for the Glamour Boys, who were stunned when Talanta’s Emmanuel Osoro silenced the home fans with a deft header in the 3rd minute. Shabana’s defense appeared in disarray as they failed to clear a routine cross, gifting Osoro a golden opportunity that he did not waste.
But if there’s one thing Shabana can count on, it’s Michira’s unrelenting brilliance. The 23-year-old, crowned the 2021 NSL Young Player of the Year, struck back in the 5th minute, seizing on a botched clearance. With precision that belied the moment’s pressure, Michira rifled a left-footed shot past a helpless Robert Ouma, igniting wild celebrations in the stands.
The equalizer injected urgency into the game, with both teams trading chances in a breathless first half. Talanta’s former Tusker striker Eric Otieno came agonizingly close to restoring his team’s lead, but his headed effort from a corner sailed over the bar. Shabana’s Darius Msagha tested Ouma with a vicious long-range strike, but the goalkeeper proved equal to the task.
The second half belonged to Michira. Ten minutes after the restart, Matthew Tegisi weaved through Talanta’s backline with dazzling footwork before laying the ball off to Michira. The striker’s clinical finish into the bottom corner was a masterpiece of composure and precision, sending Gusii Stadium into a frenzy.
Talanta attempted to claw their way back, but Otieno squandered another chance, and Shabana’s defense held firm. Meanwhile, Michira had two golden opportunities to secure his hat-trick, but his finishing touch eluded him in the dying minutes.
The win propels Shabana to eighth in the league standings, while Talanta remains mired in relegation peril. For Michira, his heroics cemented his status as one of the league’s most lethal forwards, and for Shabana, it was a statement of resilience and ambition.
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