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{{Infobox football club
{{Infobox football club
| clubname = AFC Leopards
| clubname = AFC Leopards
| image = AFC Leopards.png
| image = AFC Leopards.png
| fullname = AFC Leopards SC
| fullname = Abaluhya Football Club Leopards Sports Club
| short name = AFC, Leopards
| short name = AFC, Leopards
| founded = {{start date and age|1964}}
| founded = {{start date and age|1964|03|12|df=y}}
| nickname = ''Ingwe'' (The Leopards)
| nickname = ''Ingwe'' (The Leopards)
| ground = [[Nyayo National Stadium]]<br />[[Nairobi]]
| ground = [[Nyayo National Stadium]]<br />[[Nairobi]]
| capacity = 30,000
| capacity = 15,000
| season = [[2020 Kenyan Premier League|2019–2020]]
| season = [[2023-24 Kenyan Premier League|2023–24]]
| pattern_la1 = _afcleopards1920h
| pattern_la1 = _afcleopards1920h
| pattern_la2 = _blacklower
| pattern_la2 = _blacklower
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| owner = Dan Shikanda
| owner = Dan Shikanda
| mgrtitle = Head Coach
| mgrtitle = Head Coach
| manager = [[Patrick Aussems]]
| manager = [[Tomáš Trucha]]
| league = [[Kenya Premier League]]
| league = [[Kenyan Premier League]]
| position = [[Kenya Premier League]], 6th of 18 (Called off due to COVID)
| position = 5th of 18
| website = http://www.afcleopards.co.ke/
| website = http://www.afcleopards.co.ke/
}}
}}


'''Abaluhya Football Club Leopards Sports Club''', officially abbreviated as '''AFC Leopards''', or simply known as '''AFC''', '''Leopards''' or '''''Ingwe''''' ({{langnf||Luhya|''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 second most successful club behind [[Gor Mahia F.C.|Gor Mahia]] (18 titles), with whom they regularly contest the [[Mashemeji Derby]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesk/kenyachamp.html|title=Kenya - List of Champions|work=rsssf.com|access-date=3 April 2017}}</ref> The team currently plays most of its home games at the [[Nyayo National Stadium]].
'''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]]


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]] a record 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}}</ref>
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>


The club was formed in 1964 as '''Abaluhya United Football Club'''. In 1973 the club changed the 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]</ref> In 1980 the club was named '''AFC Leopards''' till now.
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.


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>


==History==
==History==
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===The 1960s: The Good Beginnings===
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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===The 1960s===
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===The 1970s and 80s: Legacy Building and Golden Era===
This was a period of the club’s sustained performance pushed the Club to more fame and  paved the way for a future glorious era. This included winning the [[Kenya National Football League]] in an unbeaten fashion and 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}}</ref>
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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===The 1970s and 80s: Legacy building and golden era===
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Business as usual as Leopards marked the 80s by bring more silverware to the Den marking an unprecedented 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}}</ref>
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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===The 1990s and 2000s: Little Success and Decline===
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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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===The 1990s and 2000s===
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The beginning of dismal campaigns for the following 10 years, including relegation from the top tier. However, the club’s strong team spirit, the goals of its founders, its relatively stable support base; ensured the club is rejuvenated.<ref name="admin"/>
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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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The beginning of dismal campaigns for the following 10 years, including relegation from the top tier.<ref name="admin"/>


==Honours==
==Honours==
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===League Honours===
===League===
*[[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]]
** 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
*[[Kenyan Nationwide League]]
*[[Kenyan Nationwide League]]
**Champions (Promoted): 2020
**Champions (Promoted): 2008


===Cup Honours===
===Cup===
*[[FKF President's Cup]]: '''10'''
*[[FKF President's Cup]]: '''10'''
** 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
**Runner's Up: 1987, 1997, 2000, 2003
**Runners-up: 1987, 1997, 2000, 2003
*[[CECAFA Club Cup]]: '''5'''
*[[CECAFA Club Cup]]: '''5'''
** Champions ('''5'''): 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1997.
** Champions ('''5'''): 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1997.
**Runner's Up: 1974, 1980, 1985
**Runner's Up: 1974, 1980, 1985
*[[CECAFA Nile Basin Cup]]
*[[CECAFA Nile Basin Cup]]
**Runner's Up: 2014
**Runners-up: 2014


==Performance in CAF competitions==
==Performance in CAF competitions==

===[[CAF Champions League|African Cup of Champions Clubs/CAF Champions League]]===
===[[CAF Champions League|African Cup of Champions Clubs/CAF Champions League]]===
*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==

===Current squad===
===Current squad===
{{updated|2 November 2020}}
{{updated|2 November 2020}}
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{{Fs start|nat=|pos=|other=|no=|name=}}
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{{Fs player|other=|no=1|nat=KEN|pos=GK|name=John Oyiemba}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=3|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Washington Munene}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=3|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Washington Munene}}
{{Fs player|other=Captain|no=4|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Robinson Kamura}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=5|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Tedian Esilaba}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=6|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Said Tsuma}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=7|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Victor Otieno}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=7|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Harrison Mwenda}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=8|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Brian Wanyama}}
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{{Fs player|other=|no=10|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Elvis Rupia}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=11|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Hansel Ochieng}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=11|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Hansel Ochieng}}
{{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}}
{{Fs Player|nat=Burundi|pos=FW|name=[[Bienvenue Shaka]]|other=|no=13}}
{{Fs Player|nat=Burundi|pos=FW|name=[[Bienvenue Shaka]]|other=|no=13}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=14|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Peter Thiongo}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=14|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Peter Thiongo}}
{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Robert Mudenyu|other=|no=15}}
{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Robert Mudenyu|other=|no=15}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=16|nat=KEN|pos=GK|name=Ezekiel Owade}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=16|nat=KEN|pos=GK|name=Maxwell Mulili}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=17|nat=Rwanda|pos=MF|name=Fabrice Mugheni}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=17|nat=Rwanda|pos=MF|name=Fabrice Mugheni}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=18|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Boniface Mukhekhe}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=18|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Boniface Mukhekhe}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=19|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Eugene Mukangula}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=19|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Eugene Mukangula}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs mid}}
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{{Fs player|other=|no=20|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Dan Sunguti}}
{{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=Omar Somobwana|other=|no=–}}
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{{Fs player|other=|no=–|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=[[Yusuf Mainge]]}}
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{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Lewis Bandi|other=|no=25}}
{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=[[Collins Shivachi]]|other=|no=22}}
{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=[[Collins Shivachi]]|other=|no=22}}
{{Fs player|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Sellasie Otieno|other=On loan from Liberty Sports Academy|no=–}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=23|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Austin Odhiambo}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=23|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Austin Odhiambo}}
{{Fs Player|nat=GHA|pos=MF|name=Gideon Waja|other=|no=–}}
{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Omar Somobwana|other=|no=24}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=26|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Marvin Nabwire}}
{{Fs Player|nat=KEN|pos=DF|name=Lewis Bandi|other=|no=25}}
{{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=26|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Marvin Nabwire}}
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{{Fs player|other=|no=27|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Jaffery Odeny Awiti}}
{{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|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Caleb Olilo|other=|no=77}}
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{{Fs Player|nat=UGA|pos=GK|name=[[Benjamin Ochan]]|other=|no=99}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=–|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Dan Sunguti}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=–|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Dan Sunguti}}
{{Fs player|other=|no=27|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Jaffery Awiti}}
{{Fs player|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Sellasie Otieno|other=On loan from Liberty Sports Academy|no=–}}
{{Fs player|nat=KEN|pos=FW|name=Caleb Olilo|other=|no=–}}
{{Fs Player|nat=GHA|pos=MF|name=[[Gideon Waja]]|other=|no=–}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


=== Out On Loan ===
=== Out On Loan ===
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|nat=KEN|pos=GK|name=Maxwell Mulili (at [[Zoo Kericho F.C.|Zoo Kericho]])|other=|no=-}}{{Fs player|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Dan Musamali (at [[Nzoia Sugar F.C.|Nzoia Sugar]])|other=|no=–}}
{{Fs player|nat=KEN|pos=GK|name=Maxwell Mulili (at [[Zoo Kericho F.C.|Zoo Kericho]])|other=|no=–}}
{{Fs player|nat=KEN|pos=MF|name=Dan Musamali (at [[Nzoia Sugar F.C.|Nzoia Sugar]])|other=|no=–}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


==Footballing and Medical Staff==
==Footballing and medical staff==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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! Name
! Name
|-
|-
|Head Coach
|Head coach
|{{Flagicon|}} [[Tomáš Trucha]]
|{{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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|Assistant coach
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|-
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|''{{flagicon|KEN}}'' Fred Ambani
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|Assistant Coach
|''None''
|-
|-
|Goalkeeper Coach
|Goalkeeper coach
|{{flagicon|KEN}} Lawrence Webo
|{{flagicon|KEN}} Haggai Azande
|-
|-
|Team Manager
|Team Manager
|''Bernard Mang'oli''
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|{{flagicon|KEN}} Tom Juma
|-
|-
|Team Doctor
|Team Doctor
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|-
|Physiotherapist
|Physiotherapist
|{{flagicon|KEN}} Bonventure Odire
|{{flagicon|KEN}} Joshua Osir
|-
|-
| Fitness Coach
| Fitness coach
|{{flagicon|KEN}} Vincent Mbwave
|{{flagicon|KEN}} Vincent Mbwabi
|-
|-
|}
|}


==Board of Directors==
==Board of directors==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Position
!Position
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|-
|Chairman
|Chairman
|{{Flagicon|KEN}} Dan Shikanda<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Dan Shikanda elected new AFC Leopards Chairman|url=https://www.michezoafrika.com/news/dan-shikanda-elected-new-afc-leopards-chairman/25728|access-date=2020-11-18|website=Michezoafrika.com|language=en}}</ref>
|{{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>
|-
|-
|Secretary General
|Secretary General
|{{Flagicon|KEN}} Olyver Sikuku<ref name=":0" />
|{{Flagicon|KEN}} Gilbert Andugu<ref name=":0" />
|-
|-
|Treasurer
|Treasurer
|{{Flagicon|KEN}} Maurice Chichi<ref name=":0" />
|{{Flagicon|KEN}} Oliver Napali Imbenzi<ref name=":0" />
|-
|-
|Committee Member
|Commercial Director
|{{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>
|{{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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|-
|Committee Member
|{{Flagicon|KEN}} Caroline Walusaga<ref name=":1" />
|}
|}


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|-
|{{Flagicon|UGA}}
|{{Flagicon|UGA}}
|Robert Kiberu
|[[Robert Kiberu]]
|1979-1984
|1979-1984
|-
|-
|{{Flagicon|DEN}}
|{{Flagicon|AUT}}
|Gerry Saurer
|Gerry Saurer
|1984-1985
|1984-1985
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|[[Charles Gyamfi]]
|[[Charles Gyamfi]]
|1988-1991
|1988-1991
|-
|-Gilbert Selebwa
2009-2010
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AFC Leopards
Full nameAbaluhya Football Club Leopards Sports Club
Nickname(s)Ingwe (The Leopards)
Short nameAFC, Leopards
Gegründet12 March 1964; 60 years ago (1964-03-12)
GroundNyayo National Stadium
Nairobi
Capacity15,000
ChairmanDan Shikanda
Head CoachTomáš Trucha
LeagueKenyan Premier League
2023–245th of 18
WebsiteClub website

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

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The 1960s

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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. [5]

The 1970s and 80s: Legacy building and golden era

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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.[6]

AFC Leopards marked the 80s by marking a period of dominance majorly in the domestic and regional scene.[7]

The 1990s and 2000s

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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.[8]

The beginning of dismal campaigns for the following 10 years, including relegation from the top tier.[8]

Honours

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League

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Cup

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Performance in CAF competitions

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African Cup of Champions Clubs/CAF Champions League

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CAF Confederation Cup

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  • Preliminary round exits: 2010

CAF Cup

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African Cup Winners' Cup

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Players

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Current squad

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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.

No. Pos. Nation Player
3 DF Kenia KEN Washington Munene
5 DF Kenia KEN Tedian Esilaba
7 MF Kenia KEN Victor Otieno
8 MF Kenia KEN Brian Wanyama
11 FW Kenia KEN Hansel Ochieng
12 DF Kenia KEN Isaac Kipyegon (Captain)
13 FW Burundi BDI Bienvenue Shaka
14 MF Kenia KEN Peter Thiongo
15 DF Kenia KEN Robert Mudenyu
16 GK Kenia KEN Maxwell Mulili
17 MF Ruanda RWA Fabrice Mugheni
18 FW Kenia KEN Boniface Mukhekhe
19 MF Kenia KEN Eugene Mukangula
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 FW Kenia KEN Dan Sunguti
21 DF Kenia KEN Collins Shichenje
22 DF Kenia KEN Collins Shivachi
23 MF Kenia KEN Austin Odhiambo
24 DF Kenia KEN Omar Somobwana
25 DF Kenia KEN Lewis Bandi
25 MF Kenia KEN Clyde Senaji
26 MF Kenia KEN Marvin Nabwire
27 FW Kenia KEN Jaffery Odeny Awiti
40 MF South Sudan SSD Saad Musa
77 FW Kenia KEN Caleb Olilo
99 GK Uganda UGA Benjamin Ochan
- FW Kenia KEN Dan Sunguti
- MF Kenia KEN Sellasie Otieno (On loan from Liberty Sports Academy)
- MF Ghana GHA Gideon Waja

Out On Loan

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
- GK Kenia KEN Maxwell Mulili (at Zoo Kericho)
- MF Kenia KEN Dan Musamali (at Nzoia Sugar)

Footballing and medical staff

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Position Name
Head coach Tomáš Trucha Assistant coach Kenia Fred Ambani
Goalkeeper coach Kenia Haggai Azande
Team Manager Bernard Mang'oli
Team Doctor Kenia Patrick Ngusale
Physiotherapist Kenia Joshua Osir
Fitness coach Kenia Vincent Mbwabi

Board of directors

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Position Name
Chairman Kenia Dan Shikanda[9]
Secretary General Kenia Gilbert Andugu[9]
Treasurer Kenia Oliver Napali Imbenzi[9]
Committee Member Kenia Diana Obbayi[10]
Committee Member Kenia Caroline Walusaga[10]

Coaches and managers

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Kenia Jonathan Niva 1966-1970
Kenia Jonathan Niva 1973-1977
Uganda Robert Kiberu 1979-1984
Österreich Gerry Saurer 1984-1985
Wales Graham Williams 1986-1987
Kenia Joe Masiga 1987 (player/manager)
Ghana Charles Gyamfi 1988-1991
Niederlande Jan Koops 2012
Belgien Luc Eymael 2013
Niederlande Hendrik Pieter De Jongh 2014[11]
Kroatien Zdravko Logarušić 2015
Niederlande Jan Koops 2016
Belgien Ivan Minnaert 2016
England Stewart Hall 2016-2017
Rumänien Dorian Marin 2017
Kenia Robert Matano 2017-2018
Argentinien Rodolfo Zapata 2018
Serbien Nikola Kavazović 2018
Serbien Marko Vasiljević 2018-2019
Ruanda Andre Cassa Mbungo 2019-2020
Kenia Anthony Kimani 2020
Tschechische Republik Tomáš Trucha 2020
Kenia Anthony Kimani† 2020-2021
Belgien Patrick Aussems 2021-2023

|Tschechische Republik |Tomáš Trucha |2023 till present

† Interim Manager

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Kenya - List of Champions". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 12 September 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  2. ^ admin. "The 2000s: Little success and decline". Archived from the original on 9 May 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  3. ^ Daily Nation, 5 January 2004: Oyugi speaks on state of soccer Archived 17 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Kenyafootball, 17 November 2008: AFC Leopards confirmed for 2009 Premier League Archived 16 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ admin (18 March 2019). "The 1960s: The Good Beginnings". AFC Leopards SC. Archived from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  6. ^ admin (18 March 2019). "The 1970s: Legacy Building". AFC Leopards SC. Archived from the original on 21 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  7. ^ admin (18 March 2019). "The 1980s: The Golden Era". AFC Leopards SC. Archived from the original on 17 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Troubled Leopards send Dutch coach De Jongh packing". Daily Nation. Archived from the original on 18 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2018.

Sources

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