Godfrey Ashiali

AFC Leopards won’t block any disgruntled player from leaving the den, Club Secretary General Isaac Mulindi has said. Contract talks between the 12-time league champions and first choice goalkeeper Humphrey Katasi were unfruitful forcing the shot-stopper to shockingly cross over to bitter rivals Gor Mahia last week. “Let’s stop infighting and allow us to do our work smoothly. I don’t know why we should make noise or panic about player exits.

Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin is predicting very stiff competition in the Kenyan Premier League when the new season kicks-off in August. Twahir who also coached AFC Leopards and Bandari, believes the Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] 2027 will be the catalyst to the stiff challenge as players push to catch the eye of national team selectors. Kenya’s Harambee Sstars are bound to compete in the tourney by virtue of being hosts.

AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani says a squad shake-up is inevitable if the big cats are to finally end their title hoodoo that has stretched to 28 years. The former Leopards sharp shooter, now serving as club president suggested that the 12-time league champions must strengthen to be able to lift the gong next term. “For us to be able to make additions…then it means we will be forced to release some players.