FKF Premier League side AFC Leopards are working on a partnership with multinational footwear, apparel and fashion accessories manufacturer Bata Limited, Kenya.In a social media post made by the team on its official accounts, AFC Leopards confirmed rumors going round during the day with pictures of team officials, players and head coach Patrick Aussems in a visit at the company’s factory in Limuru.##NAJAVA_MECA_7252329##“We visited Kenya’s biggest shoe manufacturer Bata at their Limuru factory earlier today as we work towards a partnership that will officially be launched in June,” the club statement read on Friday evening.The announcement will see the 12 time Premier League champions secure their second sponsorship deal building up into next season, providing a major boost for the side and a relief sight for its supporters.AFC Leopards in July 2022 signed a sponsorship truce with a Kenyan gaming firm worth Ksh.195 million.Bata 🤝 AFC Leopards SC We visited Kenya’s biggest shoe manufacturer Bata at their Limuru Factory earlier today as we work towards a partnership that will officially be launched in June.Northstar shoes customized specifically for AFC Leopards were launched #BataKenya pic.twitter.com/HeOblqUJB5— AFC Leopards SC (@AFCLeopards) May 12, 2023 The club was set to earn Ksh. 65 million per year, and the deal came just a few days after the club fell out with another sponsor due to ‘contractual differences.’”Welcome to the Ingwe family, we are glad to have a leading gaming firm on board. You have come to our rescue when the club was facing tough times,” AFC Leopards Club Chairman Dan Shikanda said then.With another sponsor on board, the club also confirmed that Bata Limited would launch a Northstar shoes brand customized specifically for AFC Leopards.“Northstar shoes customized specifically for AFC Leopards were launched,” the club announcement concluded.Mutinda undergoes surgery, ruled out for rest of seasonAmong the players pictured in the aforementioned visit were club midfielder Cliff Nyakeya – who recently returned to the side and linked up with the rest of the squad after a signing fee dispute – and winger-turned- right back Peter Thiong’o.The club will hope to extend smiles through to the end of the week as they play arguably their biggest game of the season against Gor Mahia at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday afternoon.The match kicks off at 1500 EAT.
