AFC Leopards have moved to allay fears that head coach Patrick Aussems had ditched the club after reports emerged that the Belgian could be outbound.Last week, reports in Rwandan media indicated that the former Simba SC and Black Leopards coach had opted to ditch Ingwe for Kiyovu SC. This came after the tactician was pictured with Kiyovu president in a meeting.Looks like Ingwe have been ‘dumped’ by Patrick Aussems after Rwandan side Kiyovu Sports announced that he’s signed a 3-year deal with them. pic.twitter.com/NmpFvCUw4c— Elijah Ouko (@elijah_ouko) July 12, 2022 However in a tweet hours later, the tactician dismissed the reports stating that he is at home enjoying his holiday.All these rumors 🤣🤣🤣🤣 … I am quite, at home , 35° … Let me enjoying my holidays … Good evening everyone ! pic.twitter.com/P4XgOMfNcR— Patrick Aussems (@PatrickAussems) July 12, 2022 Newly elected club secretary general Gilbert Andugu Joe says the tactician is still in charge at the Den.”The coach is coming back, he has not spoken about leaving the club,” Andugu told Mozzart Sport.He further revealed that the tactician will be back in the country soon to take charge of pre-season with the season commencing in five weeks’ time.”We had a zoom meeting with him on Friday and he promised that he will be back soon. We expect him back soonest now that the league kick off date has been communicated,” he added.Patrick Aussems is not leaving AFC Leopards.Kiyovu SC were interested in his services but they have failed to lure him to Kigali.We will be back for pre-season in August.#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/Iiwx7hmHqx— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) July 16, 2022 Meanwhile, last weekend, Ingwe clinched the Elijah Lidonde Cup after beating Nzoia Sugar in the post-match penalties. The cup win came with prize money of Ksh. 1 million.The club was on Monday handed a boost after Collins Shivachi and Robert Mudenyu agreed to extend their contracts for a further year. With the team currently under a FIFA suspension, renewing contracts for their current players is a priority, next in line is defender Tedian Esilaba who is also out of contract and has expressed the desire to continue at the den.
