After managing to raise a substantial amount of the monies owed to their former players and coach, AFC Leopards are now set to embark on a rebuilding process and are eyeing three of their former players.Ingwe managed to raise over Ksh. 8 million that will fully settle the money they owed Rwandese trio of midfielder, Vincent Habamahoro, coach Andre Cassa Mbungo who is now in charge of Bandari and defender Soter Kayumba. The other is Burundian midfielder Tressor Ndikumana.The failure to pay their former players had seen Ingwe slapped with an indefinite transfer ban and risked further sanctions like relegation from the top tier. The fears have now been quelled after a very successful fundraiser that surpassed what they were keen on getting.⚽️|The fleet footed winger stopped training with the club in August and even missed the last three games for Gor Mahia after his contract lapsedFull Story📩#GorMahia #Sirkal #FKFPL #CliftonMihesohttps://t.co/6WgB5j9qRE— Mozzart Sport Kenya (@MozzartSportKe) September 28, 2021 The team’s transfer plans are now on top gear. Top on the list are three players who previously turned out for the team. Leading the list is Clifton Miheso who recently parted ways with Gor Mahia. Miheso turned out for Leopards in 2016 and was part of the team that last downed Gor Mahia in a league match. He is being courted as a replacement for Harrison Mwendwa who left the club for Zambian side, Kabwe Warriors.Another player on Ingwe’s radar is John Makwatta who trained with the team a few weeks ago. Makwatta, who left Ingwe in 2020 for Zesco United of Zambia returned to the country in June after terminating his contract with the club. Ingwe have already expressed interest in re-signing him and talks are currently ongoing.The third ex Ingwe player being tracked is former captain Duncan Otieno who could be set for a fourth spell with the club. Otieno recently terminated his contract with Lusaka Dynamos and is currently a free agent.Harambee Stars striker John Makwatta has parted ways with Zambian Super League side Zesco United a year after he joined the club from AFC Leopards. What next for John Makwatta? #KenyansAbroad #RadullLive pic.twitter.com/8m5J7BWIv2— @RadullLive (@radulllive) July 9, 2021 Meanwhile, Tusker FC have intensified talks with Ingwe captain Isaac Kipyegon who they are interested in roping in.
