AFC Leopards goalkeeper Levis Opiyo has disclosed that he turned down a couple of teams to extend his stay at the den after the club committed to pay all the monies it owed him.Opiyo, who was out of contract signed a two-year deal with the club just over a week ago to end the uncertainty surrounding his future at the club. The one year deal that he signed before the commencement of the 2021/22 season was set to expire rendering him a free agent.##NAJAVA_MECA_6596433##Ingwe were desperate to retain the custodian as they are currently serving a FIFA imposed transfer ban and cannot recruit new players. The team has been in talks with their current players over renewals and luckily only John Makwata has left the club for Gaborone of Botswana.In an interview, the widely traveled goalkeeper disclosed that he had offers both from within and outside the borders that he was contemplating taking but opted to commit to Leopards after they agreed to clear his salary arrears.“It is true I had some offers in the ongoing transfer window including one offer from an overseas club. I have, however, decided to commit my future to AFC Leopards after they agreed to clear my arrears,” he told The Star.##EDITORS_CHOICE##The former Thika United, Western Stima, Posta Rangers, City Stars, Wazito FC, and Gor Mahia man believes that they have a squad capable of challenging for top honours next season,“We have lost only one player this season which means we will have a great bond as a team. To our wonderful fans, I promise we will work hard as a team to deliver great results,” he added.The other players who have extended their contracts at the den include Washington Munene, Collins Shivachi, RoberT Mudenyu, Tedian Esilaba, Eugene Mukangula and Cliff Nyakeya.Renegade goalkeeper Levis Opiyo pledges allegiance to AFC Leopards after weeks of sulking
