AFC Leopards are enduring a torrid time having suffered three defeats in a row but winger Peter Thiong’o has urged the fans to be patient as they work on restoring normalcy.After a decent start to the season that saw them beat reigning champions Tusker FC and collecting a point against KCB, Ingwe have now lost against Gor Mahia, Bandari and Ulinzi Stars.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Thiong’o urged fans not to lose their patience with the team as they work on turning their fortunes around. FULL TIME AFC Leopards 0 Ulinzi Stars 2#Betsafe #OursForever pic.twitter.com/KXcjXcUCFT— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) October 29, 2021 “I would urge our fans to be patient though I know sometimes people can lose their patience because the team is struggling, at the end of the day I know we will get a chance to sign things will change,”“We have been conceding because of our mistakes but we will rectify our mistakes, we are giving our fans pressure but we are confident we will get over this period,” said Thiong’o.Ingwe are currently serving a transfer embargo from FIFA after failing to honour the dues of Rwandan midfielder Vincent Habamahoro totalling Ksh1.8 million.With hours left to the closure of the transfer window, Thiong’o revealed that he would love to see fresh faces bolster the side but noted that youngsters are amassing valuable experience from games.Final preparations ahead our Friday afternoon encounter against Ulinzi Stars FC at Thika Sub County Stadium #Betsafe #OursForever pic.twitter.com/AYQNnE96ub— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) October 28, 2021 “The result (against Ulinzi) was bad, but we have a philosophy of playing football and the more we play the more we build the confidence of the youngsters in the team, but the pressure is now shifting to the senior players,”“I would want the transfer ban to be lifted but the office is also working to have new players in the team though there is little time left for the window to close,” added the former Kakamega Homeboyz midfielder.
