AFC Leopards defender Washington Munene says they are now turning focus on ending their more than two decade league trophy drought after the FKF Cup heartbreak.Ingwe lost their plot to win their second major title in four years after losing the Cup final to Gor Mahia where they played to a barren draw in regular time only to fall in the post-match penalties.Skipper Isaac Kipyegon and Said Tsuma watched their spot-kicks end in the hands of Gad Mathews while Munene was lucky to convert his kick.PENALTIES Gor Mahia ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️AFC Leopards ❌❌⚽️Gor Mahia win #Betsafe #FKFCupFinals #OursForever #INGWE— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) July 4, 2021 The former Wazito defender now says their eyes are fixed on the league trophy, saying that they would love to be the generation that will be remembered for restoring the lost league glory at the den.”All our focus now turns to the league. We always say that as footballers our celebrations are always short-lived. It happened we did not get what we wanted in the cup but we have the chance to fight for the league and you know winning a league is something that feels good after fighting for it all season. It has been elusive at AFC, the team has gone for many years without winning the league and it would be a good thing if we are the generation to get back the trophy at the den,” Munene said.OFFICIALWashington Munene is a LeopardMunene joins @AFCLeopards on a permanent deal from @wazitofc #FKFPLTRANSFERS. pic.twitter.com/cBqQekofBY— Rodgers Odhiambo (@rodgers_otienoo) October 12, 2020 Munene noted that despite the disappointing Cup final, they had a good game but were unlucky in the penalties. He also acknowledged that Kipyegon and Tsuma are the best penalty takers at the team.”When it comes to penalties, you cannot judge. We had a good game as a team. As a team, it was not the result we wanted. The two who missed the penalties are the best penalty takers in the team and they rarely miss from the spot. We are always eager for the derby because it is always a good game that gives us the chance to display good football. There is no pressure with the derby, it is always a game like any other,” he concluded.The left-back has had stints at league newbies Bidco FC, Nairobi Stima, and Wazito FC before joining Leopards from the former first on loan but made the deal permanently later.
