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{{Infobox football club |
{{Infobox football club |
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| clubname = AFC Leopards |
| clubname = AFC Leopards |
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| image = AFC Leopards.png |
| image = AFC Leopards.png |
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| fullname = |
| fullname = Abaluhya Football Club Leopards Sports Club |
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| short name = AFC, Leopards |
| short name = AFC, Leopards |
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| founded = {{start date and age|1964}} |
| founded = {{start date and age|1964|03|12|df=y}} |
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| nickname = ''Ingwe'' (The Leopards) |
| nickname = ''Ingwe'' (The Leopards) |
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| ground = [[Nyayo National Stadium]]<br />[[Nairobi]] |
| ground = [[Nyayo National Stadium]]<br />[[Nairobi]] |
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| capacity = |
| capacity = 15,000 |
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| season = [[ |
| season = [[2023-24 Kenyan Premier League|2023–24]] |
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| pattern_la1 = _afcleopards1920h |
| pattern_la1 = _afcleopards1920h |
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| pattern_la2 = _blacklower |
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| owner = Dan Shikanda |
| owner = Dan Shikanda |
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| mgrtitle = Head Coach |
| mgrtitle = Head Coach |
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| manager = [[ |
| manager = [[Tomáš Trucha]] |
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| league = [[ |
| league = [[Kenyan Premier League]] |
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| position = |
| position = 5th of 18 |
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| website = http://www.afcleopards.co.ke/ |
| website = http://www.afcleopards.co.ke/ |
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'''Abaluhya Football Club Leopards Sports Club''', officially abbreviated as '''AFC Leopards''', or simply known as '''AFC''', '''Leopards''' or |
'''Abaluhya Football Club Leopards Sports Club''', officially abbreviated as '''AFC Leopards''', or simply known as '''AFC''', '''Leopards''' or {{langnf|luy|'''Ingwe'''|Leopards}}, is a Kenyan [[association football]] club based in [[Nairobi]]. It currently competes in the [[Kenyan Premier League]], the top tier of the [[Kenyan football league system]], and was founded in 1964 by football lovers from the Luhya community. With 12 top-flight league titles to their name, AFC Leopards is Kenya's third most successful club behind [[Tusker F.C.|Tusker FC]] (13 titles) and [[Gor Mahia F.C.|Gor Mahia]] (18 titles), the latter with whom they regularly contest the [[Mashemeji Derby]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesk/kenyachamp.html|title=Kenya - List of Champions|work=[[RSSSF]]|access-date=3 April 2017|archive-date=12 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912040437/https://www.rsssf.org/tablesk/kenyachamp.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The team currently plays most of its home games at the [[Nyayo National Stadium]] |
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AFC Leopards' standing as one of the most successful clubs in the region is underlined by the fact that it has won the [[Kenyan Premier League]] |
AFC Leopards' standing as one of the most successful clubs in the region is underlined by the fact that it has won the [[Kenyan Premier League]] 12 times. AFC Leopards has also won the [[FKF Cup|Kenya Cup]] 10 times, and the [[CECAFA Clubs Cup|CECAFA Club Championship]] 5 times.<ref>{{Cite web|last=admin|title=The 2000s: Little success and decline|url=http://afcleopards.co.ke/the-2000s-little-success-and-decline/|access-date=2020-05-28|language=en-US|archive-date=9 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509170820/http://afcleopards.co.ke/the-2000s-little-success-and-decline/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The club was formed in 1964 as '''Abaluhya United Football Club'''. In 1973 the club changed |
The club was formed in 1964 as '''Abaluhya United Football Club'''. In 1973 the club changed its name to '''Abaluhya Football Club''' when a number of small clubs amalgamated.<ref>Daily Nation, 5 January 2004: [http://www.nationaudio.com/News/DailyNation/05012004/Sports/Sports050120042.html Oyugi speaks on state of soccer] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080917223223/http://www.nationaudio.com/News/DailyNation/05012004/Sports/Sports050120042.html |date=17 September 2008 }}</ref> In 1980 the club was renamed '''AFC Leopards''', the name it holds until present. |
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In 2008 they played in the [[Nationwide League (Kenya)|Nationwide League]] and won the title in their zone. They returned to the [[Kenyan Premier League]] for the 2009 season in which it also won the [[FKF Cup|KFF Cup]].<ref>Kenyafootball, 17 November 2008: [http://www.kenyafootball.com/index.php?doc=story&id=3196&categ=1# AFC Leopards confirmed for 2009 Premier League] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216071428/http://www.kenyafootball.com/index.php?doc=story&id=3196&categ=1%23|date=16 February 2012}}</ref> |
In 2008 they played in the [[Nationwide League (Kenya)|Nationwide League]] and won the title in their zone. They returned to the [[Kenyan Premier League]] for the 2009 season in which it also won the [[FKF Cup|KFF Cup]].<ref>Kenyafootball, 17 November 2008: [http://www.kenyafootball.com/index.php?doc=story&id=3196&categ=1# AFC Leopards confirmed for 2009 Premier League] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216071428/http://www.kenyafootball.com/index.php?doc=story&id=3196&categ=1%23|date=16 February 2012}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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From the 1960s or even earlier; the notion and formation of various Abaluya teams for invitational matches became the forerunner of what eventually would become '''Abaluhya United'''. The [[East African Standard|East African Standard Newspapaer]] published a report on the birth of a club called '''Abaluhya Football Club''' which resulted from the amalgamation of '''Marama''', '''Samia United''' and '''Bunyore'''; all Nairobi based clubs that were in '''Division 1''' of the [[Kenya National Football League]]. The amalgamation process also included lower division clubs such as '''Kisa''', '''Tiriki''', '''Bukusu Brotherhood''', '''Busamia''', '''Luramb'''i, '''Butsotso''', '''Bushibungo''' and '''Eshirotsa''' thus building its base and establishments that would make it a success in the future. This was reported in the newspaper on 1'''2 March 1964''', making it our official birthday.<ref>{{Cite web|last=admin|date=2019-03-18|title=The 1960s: The Good Beginnings|url=https://afcleopards.co.ke/the-1960s-the-good-beginnings/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=AFC Leopards SC|language=en}}</ref> |
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From the 1960s or even earlier; the notion and formation of various Abaluhya teams for invitational matches became the forerunner of what eventually would become Abaluhya United. On 12 March 1964, the [[East African Standard]] newspaper published a report on the birth of a new club known as Abaluhya Football Club, which resulted from the amalgamation of Marama, Samia United and Bunyore; all Nairobi based clubs that were in Division 1 of the [[Kenya National Football League]]. The amalgamation process also included lower division clubs such as Kisa, Tiriki, Bukusu Brotherhood, Busamia, Lurambi, Butsotso, Bushibungo and Eshirotsa thus building its base and establishments that would make it a success in the future. <ref>{{Cite web|last=admin|date=2019-03-18|title=The 1960s: The Good Beginnings|url=https://afcleopards.co.ke/the-1960s-the-good-beginnings/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=AFC Leopards SC|language=en|archive-date=30 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930005048/https://afcleopards.co.ke/the-1960s-the-good-beginnings/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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This was a period of sustained performance from the club, which brought it more fame. This included winning the [[Kenya National Football League]] in an unbeaten fashion, in the process becoming the first Kenyan club to do so.<ref>{{Cite web|last=admin|date=2019-03-18|title=The 1970s: Legacy Building|url=https://afcleopards.co.ke/the-1970s-legacy-building/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=AFC Leopards SC|language=en|archive-date=21 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121090939/http://afcleopards.co.ke/the-1970s-legacy-building/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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⚫ | AFC Leopards marked the 80s by marking a period of dominance majorly in the domestic and regional scene.<ref>{{Cite web|last=admin|date=2019-03-18|title=The 1980s: The Golden Era|url=https://afcleopards.co.ke/the-1980s-the-golden-era/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=AFC Leopards SC|language=en|archive-date=17 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117193359/http://afcleopards.co.ke/the-1980s-the-golden-era/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In the 90s, achievements became less frequent, although in general the team continued to win some championships thus never suffering a considerable title drought.<ref name="admin">{{Cite web|last=admin|date=2019-03-18|title=The 1990s: The New Era|url=https://afcleopards.co.ke/the-1990s-the-new-era/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=AFC Leopards SC|language=en}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In the 90s, achievements became less frequent, although in general, the team continued to win some championships thus never suffering a considerable title drought.<ref name="admin">{{Cite web|last=admin|date=2019-03-18|title=The 1990s: The New Era|url=https://afcleopards.co.ke/the-1990s-the-new-era/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=AFC Leopards SC|language=en|archive-date=16 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116124218/http://afcleopards.co.ke/the-1990s-the-new-era/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==Honours== |
==Honours== |
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===League |
===League=== |
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*[[Kenyan Premier League|Kenya National Football League/Kenyan Super League/Kenyan Premier League]] |
*[[Kenyan Premier League|Kenya National Football League/Kenyan Super League/Kenyan Premier League]] |
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** Champions ('''12'''): 1966, 1967, 1970, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1998 |
** Champions ('''12'''): 1966, 1967, 1970, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1998 |
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*[[Kenyan Nationwide League]] |
*[[Kenyan Nationwide League]] |
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**Champions (Promoted): |
**Champions (Promoted): 2008 |
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===Cup |
===Cup=== |
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*[[FKF President's Cup]]: '''10''' |
*[[FKF President's Cup]]: '''10''' |
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** Champions ('''10'''): 1967, 1968,1984, 1985, 1991, 1994, 2001, 2009, [[2013 FKF President's Cup|2013]], 2017 |
** Champions ('''10'''): 1967, 1968,1984, 1985, 1991, 1994, 2001, 2009, [[2013 FKF President's Cup|2013]], 2017 |
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**Runners-up: 1987, 1997, 2000, 2003 |
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*[[CECAFA Club Cup]]: '''5''' |
*[[CECAFA Club Cup]]: '''5''' |
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** Champions ('''5'''): 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1997. |
** Champions ('''5'''): 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1997. |
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**Runner's Up: 1974, 1980, 1985 |
**Runner's Up: 1974, 1980, 1985 |
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*[[CECAFA Nile Basin Cup]] |
*[[CECAFA Nile Basin Cup]] |
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**Runners-up: 2014 |
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==Performance in CAF competitions== |
==Performance in CAF competitions== |
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===[[CAF Champions League|African Cup of Champions Clubs/CAF Champions League]]=== |
===[[CAF Champions League|African Cup of Champions Clubs/CAF Champions League]]=== |
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*First round exits: [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1971|1971]], [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1972|1972]], [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1981|1981]], [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1982|1982]], [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1983|1983]], [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1987|1987]], [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1993|1993]], [[CAF Champions League 1999|1999]] |
*First round exits: [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1971|1971]], [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1972|1972]], [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1981|1981]], [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1982|1982]], [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1983|1983]], [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1987|1987]], [[African Cup of Champions Clubs 1993|1993]], [[CAF Champions League 1999|1999]] |
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==Players== |
==Players== |
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===Current squad=== |
===Current squad=== |
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{{updated|2 November 2020}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=3|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Washington Munene}} |
{{Fs player|other=|no=3|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Washington Munene}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=5|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Tedian Esilaba}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=7|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Victor Otieno}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=8|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Brian Wanyama}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=11|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Hansel Ochieng}} |
{{Fs player|other=|no=11|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Hansel Ochieng}} |
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{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Isaac Kipyegon|other=|no=12}} |
{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Isaac Kipyegon|other=Captain|no=12}} |
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{{Fs Player|nat=Burundi|pos=FW|name=[[Bienvenue Shaka]]|other=|no=13}} |
{{Fs Player|nat=Burundi|pos=FW|name=[[Bienvenue Shaka]]|other=|no=13}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=14|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Peter Thiongo}} |
{{Fs player|other=|no=14|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Peter Thiongo}} |
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{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Robert Mudenyu|other=|no=15}} |
{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Robert Mudenyu|other=|no=15}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=16|nat=KEN|pos=GK|name= |
{{Fs player|other=|no=16|nat=KEN|pos=GK|name=Maxwell Mulili}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=17|nat=Rwanda|pos=MF|name=Fabrice Mugheni}} |
{{Fs player|other=|no=17|nat=Rwanda|pos=MF|name=Fabrice Mugheni}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=18|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Boniface Mukhekhe}} |
{{Fs player|other=|no=18|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Boniface Mukhekhe}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=19|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Eugene Mukangula}} |
{{Fs player|other=|no=19|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Eugene Mukangula}} |
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{{Fs mid}} |
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{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Collins Shichenje|other=|no=21}} |
{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Collins Shichenje|other=|no=21}} |
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{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=[[Collins Shivachi]]|other=|no=22}} |
{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=[[Collins Shivachi]]|other=|no=22}} |
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{{Fs player|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Sellasie Otieno|other=On loan from Liberty Sports Academy|no=–}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=23|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Austin Odhiambo}} |
{{Fs player|other=|no=23|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Austin Odhiambo}} |
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{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Omar Somobwana|other=|no=24}} |
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{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Lewis Bandi|other=|no=25}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=25|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Clyde Senaji}} |
{{Fs player|other=|no=25|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Clyde Senaji}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=40|nat=SSD|pos=MF|name=[[Saad Musa]]}} |
{{Fs player|other=|no=40|nat=SSD|pos=MF|name=[[Saad Musa]]}} |
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{{Fs player|other=|no=–|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Dan Sunguti}} |
{{Fs player|other=|no=–|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Dan Sunguti}} |
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{{Fs player|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Sellasie Otieno|other=On loan from Liberty Sports Academy|no=–}} |
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{{Fs Player|nat=GHA|pos=MF|name=[[Gideon Waja]]|other=|no=–}} |
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=== Out On Loan === |
=== Out On Loan === |
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{{Fs player|nat=KEN|pos=GK|name=Maxwell Mulili (at [[Zoo Kericho F.C.|Zoo Kericho]])|other=|no= |
{{Fs player|nat=KEN|pos=GK|name=Maxwell Mulili (at [[Zoo Kericho F.C.|Zoo Kericho]])|other=|no=–}} |
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{{Fs player|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Dan Musamali (at [[Nzoia Sugar F.C.|Nzoia Sugar]])|other=|no=–}} |
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==Footballing and |
==Footballing and medical staff== |
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|Head |
|Head coach |
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|{{Flagicon|}} [[Tomáš Trucha]] |
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|{{Flagicon|BEL}} [[Patrick Aussems]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aussems: AFC Leopards unveil Belgian coach as they target title {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/aussems-afc-leopards-unveil-belgian-coach-as-they-target/1wak3u136u6dj15u9lo44f737z|access-date=2021-02-13|website=www.goal.com}}</ref> |
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|Goalkeeper |
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|{{flagicon|KEN}} |
|{{flagicon|KEN}} Haggai Azande |
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|Team Manager |
|Team Manager |
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|''Bernard Mang'oli'' |
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|Team Doctor |
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|Physiotherapist |
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|{{flagicon|KEN}} |
|{{flagicon|KEN}} Joshua Osir |
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| Fitness |
| Fitness coach |
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|{{flagicon|KEN}} Vincent |
|{{flagicon|KEN}} Vincent Mbwabi |
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==Board of |
==Board of directors== |
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|Chairman |
|Chairman |
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|{{Flagicon|KEN}} Dan Shikanda<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title= |
|{{Flagicon|KEN}} Dan Shikanda<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-06-27 |title=2022 Annual General Meeting: Club election results |url=https://afcleopards.co.ke/2022-annual-general-meeting-club-election-results/ |access-date=2022-08-17 |website=AFC Leopards SC |language=en |archive-date=17 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220817003134/https://afcleopards.co.ke/2022-annual-general-meeting-club-election-results/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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|Secretary General |
|Secretary General |
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|{{Flagicon|KEN}} |
|{{Flagicon|KEN}} Gilbert Andugu<ref name=":0" /> |
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|Treasurer |
|Treasurer |
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|{{Flagicon|KEN}} |
|{{Flagicon|KEN}} Oliver Napali Imbenzi<ref name=":0" /> |
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|Committee Member |
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|Commercial Director |
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|{{Flagicon|KEN}} Diana Obbayi<ref name=":1">{{Cite tweet |author=AFC Leopards |user=afcleopards |number=1548262590857367557 |date=16 July 2022 |title=With this development this is how our NEC looks like ... |access-date=2022-08-17}}</ref> |
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|{{Flagicon|KEN}} Enos Mutokah<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-09|title=Enos Mutokah appointed Commercial Director|url=https://afcleopards.co.ke/enos-mutokah-appointed-commercial-director/|access-date=2021-02-13|website=AFC Leopards SC|language=en}}</ref> |
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|{{Flagicon|KEN}} Caroline Walusaga<ref name=":1" /> |
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|{{Flagicon|UGA}} |
|{{Flagicon|UGA}} |
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|Robert Kiberu |
|[[Robert Kiberu]] |
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|1979-1984 |
|1979-1984 |
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|Gerry Saurer |
|Gerry Saurer |
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|1984-1985 |
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|[[Charles Gyamfi]] |
|[[Charles Gyamfi]] |
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|1988-1991 |
|1988-1991 |
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|-Gilbert Selebwa |
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|{{Flagicon|NED}} |
|{{Flagicon|NED}} |
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|Jan Koops |
|Jan Koops |
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|{{Flagicon|NED}} |
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|[[Hendrik Pieter De Jongh]] |
|[[Hendrik Pieter De Jongh]] |
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|2014<ref>{{Cite news|title=Troubled Leopards send Dutch coach De Jongh packing|language=en-UK|work=Daily Nation|url=http://www.nation.co.ke/sports/football/Troubled-AFC-Leopards-send-Dutch-coach-De-Jongh-packing/1102-2571746-f5pjeyz/index.html|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref> |
|2014<ref>{{Cite news|title=Troubled Leopards send Dutch coach De Jongh packing|language=en-UK|work=Daily Nation|url=http://www.nation.co.ke/sports/football/Troubled-AFC-Leopards-send-Dutch-coach-De-Jongh-packing/1102-2571746-f5pjeyz/index.html|access-date=2018-06-05|archive-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018141513/http://www.nation.co.ke/sports/football/Troubled-AFC-Leopards-send-Dutch-coach-De-Jongh-packing/1102-2571746-f5pjeyz/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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|{{Flagicon|Croatia}} |
|{{Flagicon|Croatia}} |
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|{{Flagicon|NED}} |
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|Jan Koops |
|[[Jan Koops]] |
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|2016 |
|2016 |
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|{{Flagicon|KEN}} |
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|Robert Matano |
|[[Robert Matano]] |
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|2017-2018 |
|2017-2018 |
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|{{Flagicon|Serbia}} |
|{{Flagicon|Serbia}} |
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|Marko Vasiljević |
|[[Marko Vasiljević]] |
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|2018-2019 |
|2018-2019 |
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Full name | Abaluhya Football Club Leopards Sports Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | Ingwe (The Leopards) | ||
Short name | AFC, Leopards | ||
Gegründet | 12 March 1964 | ||
Ground | Nyayo National Stadium Nairobi | ||
Capacity | 15,000 | ||
Chairman | Dan Shikanda | ||
Head Coach | Tomáš Trucha | ||
League | Kenyan Premier League | ||
2023–24 | 5th of 18 | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Abaluhya Football Club Leopards Sports Club, officially abbreviated as AFC Leopards, or simply known as AFC, Leopards or Ingwe (Luyia for 'Leopards'), is a Kenyan association football club based in Nairobi. It currently competes in the Kenyan Premier League, the top tier of the Kenyan football league system, and was founded in 1964 by football lovers from the Luhya community. With 12 top-flight league titles to their name, AFC Leopards is Kenya's third most successful club behind Tusker FC (13 titles) and Gor Mahia (18 titles), the latter with whom they regularly contest the Mashemeji Derby.[1] The team currently plays most of its home games at the Nyayo National Stadium
AFC Leopards' standing as one of the most successful clubs in the region is underlined by the fact that it has won the Kenyan Premier League 12 times. AFC Leopards has also won the Kenya Cup 10 times, and the CECAFA Club Championship 5 times.[2]
The club was formed in 1964 as Abaluhya United Football Club. In 1973 the club changed its name to Abaluhya Football Club when a number of small clubs amalgamated.[3] In 1980 the club was renamed AFC Leopards, the name it holds until present.
In 2008 they played in the Nationwide League and won the title in their zone. They returned to the Kenyan Premier League for the 2009 season in which it also won the KFF Cup.[4]
History
[edit]The 1960s
[edit]From the 1960s or even earlier; the notion and formation of various Abaluhya teams for invitational matches became the forerunner of what eventually would become Abaluhya United. On 12 March 1964, the East African Standard newspaper published a report on the birth of a new club known as Abaluhya Football Club, which resulted from the amalgamation of Marama, Samia United and Bunyore; all Nairobi based clubs that were in Division 1 of the Kenya National Football League. The amalgamation process also included lower division clubs such as Kisa, Tiriki, Bukusu Brotherhood, Busamia, Lurambi, Butsotso, Bushibungo and Eshirotsa thus building its base and establishments that would make it a success in the future. [5]
The 1970s and 80s: Legacy building and golden era
[edit]This was a period of sustained performance from the club, which brought it more fame. This included winning the Kenya National Football League in an unbeaten fashion, in the process becoming the first Kenyan club to do so.[6]
AFC Leopards marked the 80s by marking a period of dominance majorly in the domestic and regional scene.[7]
The 1990s and 2000s
[edit]In the 90s, achievements became less frequent, although in general, the team continued to win some championships thus never suffering a considerable title drought.[8]
The beginning of dismal campaigns for the following 10 years, including relegation from the top tier.[8]
Honours
[edit]League
[edit]- Kenya National Football League/Kenyan Super League/Kenyan Premier League
- Champions (12): 1966, 1967, 1970, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1998
- Kenyan Nationwide League
- Champions (Promoted): 2008
Cup
[edit]- FKF President's Cup: 10
- Champions (10): 1967, 1968,1984, 1985, 1991, 1994, 2001, 2009, 2013, 2017
- Runners-up: 1987, 1997, 2000, 2003
- CECAFA Club Cup: 5
- Champions (5): 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1997.
- Runner's Up: 1974, 1980, 1985
- CECAFA Nile Basin Cup
- Runners-up: 2014
Performance in CAF competitions
[edit]- First round exits: 1971, 1972, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1993, 1999
- Second round exits: 1989
- Quarter-finals: 1974, 1990
- Semi-final: 1968
- Preliminary round exits: 2010
- First round exits: 1992, 1992, 2002
- Second round exits: 1986
- Quarter-final exits: 1988
- Semi-final exits: 1985
Players
[edit]Current squad
[edit]- As of 2 November 2020
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Footballing and medical staff
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Team Manager | Bernard Mang'oli | ||
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Board of directors
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Chairman | ![]() |
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Coaches and managers
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Jonathan Niva | 1966-1970 |
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Jonathan Niva | 1973-1977 |
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Robert Kiberu | 1979-1984 |
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Gerry Saurer | 1984-1985 |
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Graham Williams | 1986-1987 |
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Joe Masiga | 1987 (player/manager) |
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Charles Gyamfi | 1988-1991 |
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Jan Koops | 2012 |
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Luc Eymael | 2013 |
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Hendrik Pieter De Jongh | 2014[11] |
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Zdravko Logarušić | 2015 |
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Jan Koops | 2016 |
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Ivan Minnaert | 2016 |
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Stewart Hall | 2016-2017 |
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Dorian Marin | 2017 |
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Robert Matano | 2017-2018 |
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Rodolfo Zapata | 2018 |
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Nikola Kavazović | 2018 |
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Marko Vasiljević | 2018-2019 |
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Andre Cassa Mbungo | 2019-2020 |
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Anthony Kimani | 2020 |
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Tomáš Trucha | 2020 |
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Anthony Kimani† | 2020-2021 |
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Patrick Aussems | 2021-2023 |
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|Tomáš Trucha
|2023 till present
† Interim Manager
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Kenya - List of Champions". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 12 September 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ admin. "The 2000s: Little success and decline". Archived from the original on 9 May 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ Daily Nation, 5 January 2004: Oyugi speaks on state of soccer Archived 17 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Kenyafootball, 17 November 2008: AFC Leopards confirmed for 2009 Premier League Archived 16 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ admin (18 March 2019). "The 1960s: The Good Beginnings". AFC Leopards SC. Archived from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ admin (18 March 2019). "The 1970s: Legacy Building". AFC Leopards SC. Archived from the original on 21 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ admin (18 March 2019). "The 1980s: The Golden Era". AFC Leopards SC. Archived from the original on 17 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ a b admin (18 March 2019). "The 1990s: The New Era". AFC Leopards SC. Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "2022 Annual General Meeting: Club election results". AFC Leopards SC. 27 June 2022. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ a b AFC Leopards [@afcleopards] (16 July 2022). "With this development this is how our NEC looks like ..." (Tweet). Retrieved 17 August 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Troubled Leopards send Dutch coach De Jongh packing". Daily Nation. Archived from the original on 18 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
Sources
- The Standard, 23 July 2006:Once proud ‘Ingwe’ bite relegation bullet
- Kenya Premier League,8 February 2009 :Over-flowing crowds finally a 'crisis'? Hope Centre ground fails to cope