Shabana snatch Mozzart Bet Cup winning goalkeeper from Tusker
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The Congolese goalkeeper is expected to fill in the gap left by Stephen Ochieng, who joined Pamba Jiji of Tanzania
Shabana FC have continued their aggressive recruitment drive ahead of the new FKF Premier League season after confirming the signing of Congolese goalkeeper Pavelh Ndzila.
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The Glamour Boys announced the arrival of the shot-stopper on their social media platforms, with the club welcoming him to Gusii in their trademark fashion.
"All the way from Congo to Bosongo. Welcome to Tore Bobe, Pavelh Ndzila," the club posted.
Ndzila joins Shabana after leaving Tusker FC, bringing to an end a brief but successful spell with the Brewers in what ranks among the surprise moves of the current transfer window.
The towering custodian joined Tusker early this year on a five-month deal and quickly established himself as the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
His commanding displays between the sticks played a key role in stabilising the Brewers' backline during the second half of the campaign.
He capped off his stint at Ruaraka by helping Tusker lift the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup title after a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police in the final, ending his short stay with silverware.
His arrival at Shabana comes after the departure of reigning FKF-PL 'Golden Glove' winner Stephen Ochieng, who has completed a move to Tanzania premier league outfit Pamba Jiji.
The Kisii-based side will be hoping Ndzila's experience and commanding presence can help fill the void left by one of the league's standout goalkeepers from last season.
The Congolese goalkeeper becomes another high-profile addition in what has been an ambitious transfer window for Shabana as they continue reshaping their squad under their renewed project.
Ndzila joins a growing list of notable arrivals at the club, including striker Luis Ingavi from Fort Wayne FC, midfielder Sigmunn Maina Irungu from Swedish side AIK Framtid FK, defender Bixente Otieno from Posta Rangers, and South Sudan international Daniel Bichiok.
Shabana have been among the busiest clubs in the market, underlining their intent to build a squad capable of competing with the country's traditional heavyweights.
After an impressive campaign last season, the Glamour Boys are now reinforcing every department as they seek to mount a serious challenge for what would be the club's maiden league title.