Despite the reported interest from KCB and Tusker, AFC Leopards winger Peter Thiong’o insists that he has no plans of ditching the den until his contract expires. Thiong’o hit his childhood dream of joining Ingwe when he left Kakamega Homeboyz for the league giants and penned a two-year deal which attracted much fanfare.The attacking player who finished the season with four goals and five assists according to the league records disclosed that Tusker and the bankers had reached out but was keen on staying at Leopards for another season.Asked on why he was not in a hurry to leave the club rocked by dire financial challenges in the recently concluded campaign, the Harambee Stars trialist said he had unfinished business of guiding the club to restore its lost glory before switching his allegiance.AFC Leopards winger Peter Thiong’o is a relieved man after regaining his scoring form.Prior to scoring in the 2-0 win against Bandari last week, Thiong’o had endured a goal drought, his last strike coming against Ulinzi Stars on February 24 at Kasarani. pic.twitter.com/Nb6FsyQIyH— Geoffrey Mwamburi (@bekimwamburi) July 14, 2021 “The past season was good for me in spite of the financial challenges. I finally made my Leopards debut and managed goals and assists. Tusker and KCB have expressed interests in my services but I will not be leaving until my contract expires. One more season with Leopards will be good for my development as well help the club achieve its objectives,” he said.Thiong’o’s strike delivers first league win for AussemsLeopards who were hailed for assembling a decent squad before the season began appeared to be serious title contenders when coach Patrick Aussems took over the reigns but could not keep up with the pace in the final months of the competition.The club nearly ended their four-year long wait for a major title but lost the Football Kenya Federation Cup final to their sworn rival Gor Mahia.📸| Trust Peter Thiong’o to enjoy scoring a goal Can you tell he enjoyed that one? ❤️#AFCVsVihiga#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/lfvMwMtYdx— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) August 7, 2021 “It will be great to exit the den with a winner’s medal. We came close to the league crown last season but finances and expiry of players contracts affected it,” noted the former Nakuru All Stars player.
