President William Ruto marked the climax of AFC Leopards’ 60th-anniversary celebrations by donating Sh 10 million to the club during Ingwe’s 60th anniversary celebrations.
Acknowledging the significant role AFC Leopards plays in Kenya’s football history, Ruto praised the club as an essential component of the nation’s sports heritage, alongside Gor Mahia and Shabana, two of Kenya’s most cherished teams.
In a display of solidarity, Prime Cabinet Minister Musalia Mudavadi contributed Sh 1 million, while Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba donated Sh 2 million. Additional contributions were made by the Nairobi Governor and Bungoma Governor, each offering Sh 2 million and Sh 1 million, respectively. Nairobi Senator Edein Sifuna also contributed Sh 250,000 towards the cause.
The anniversary celebration spanned two days, beginning on March 23, and featured various events. Among these was a match against the Spanish fourth division team AE Ramassa. Despite an initial lead by Ramassa, AFC Leopards, with a squad comprising both recent players and legends like Bernard Mang’oli, Charles Okwemba, and Ezekiel Odera, staged an exhilarating comeback to secure a 4-3 victory.
The festivities also included matches between Leopards’ ladies team and Gor Mahia queens, as well as a 1-1 draw in the senior team’s Mashemeji Derby clash against Gor Mahia, and another draw against Shabana FC.
