Simba N Joseph

Shabana FC is one of the fastest-growing football clubs in Kenya, thanks to the good leadership of its top management, branch officials and the support of other stakeholders. Some years back, Shabana FC could only attract fewer than 50 fans whenever the team played. Today, the story is completely different. The club has gained massive support, especially from the Kisii community, and continues to attract thousands of passionate fans. Many people may not have realised that supporting Shabana FC goes beyond football. The club's growth creates many economic opportunities for young people and small-scale traders. During match days, people earn a living through selling merchandise, food and other products, while the matatu and boda boda sectors also benefit from increased business. As the club continues to grow, more people are beginning to recognise the opportunities associated with it. Unfortunately, this growth also comes with challenges. For instance, some individuals are investing heavily in producing counterfeit jerseys to compete with the club's official merchandise, instead of supporting the sale of original Shabana FC jerseys. Today some of our fans are discussing about online E-ticketing. Back in 2022 and the years before, we rarely saw discussions about E-ticketing on social media because small number of fans attended Shabana FC's home and away matches. Today, with the club's growing fan base, some people have identified E-ticketing as a business and investment opportunity. We always encourage our young people who have innovative ideas that can help the club to come forward professionally. Instead of resorting to blackmail, unnecessary accusations and negative social media campaigns, why not prepare proposal and present it to the top management or branch officials? If you have developed an online E-ticketing system, explain how it works, the institutions in Kenya where it has been implemented, the results achieved and the challenges encountered. Demonstrate how your system can benefit Shabana FC and its supporters. Even major companies such as Safaricom, Stephen Kiama Pilipili company must demonstrate their experience, previous projects, achievements and the challenges they have addressed when competing for tenders. Having a good idea is important, but presenting it professionally and demonstrating its value is equally important. Kenya has many talented young people with the skills .My appeal to our young people is simple: Let us turn our skills and creativity into solutions that can move Shabana FC forward. Take time to develop your ideas, prepare professional proposals and submit them to the relevant institutions. Give the management an opportunity to evaluate what you are offering. Shabana FC is growing, and its growth should create opportunities for everyone. Instead of fighting over opportunities, let us work together to build the club and benefit from its success. @bevonngoge @WycliffeAburi @djeduhmaks @bomboluly @_Poi_6 #ShabanaFC