AFC Leopards head coach Tomas Trucha has admitted that the team encountered internal challenges heading into their game against Kakamega Homeboyz on Sunday at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County.Ingwe were held to a goalless draw by Homeboyz, a result that halted their five-match winning streak in the league.##NAJAVA_MECA_7881131##They, however, managed to maintain their unbeaten run in 2024 in a hotly contested match that both teams were keen on winning for the points and bragging rights.Behind the scenes, however, things appear not to be too rosy at the den.There are reports that the players are owed part of their salaries and winning bonuses, and although they have not staged a go-slow, it is an issue that is threatening to derail what has been a fine run for the 12-time league winners.How Tomas Trucha has managed to turn AFC Leopards fortunes aroundSpeaking after the game against Homeboyz, Trucha admitted that preparing for the duel against Patrick Odhiambo’s men was not easy due to some internal problems and appeared content with the point earned at Bukhungu.“We had some internal problems, and it was not easy to prepare the team for this game. I’m happy for the boys that we achieved one point. We wanted three points, but as you know, a derby is a derby, and you never know who will make the mistake. It was a very tight game,” the tactician revealed after the game.He also regretted that the playing surface worked against their plan.“Both teams wanted to win the derby; both teams were fighting. The field wasn’t the best, so you can’t play much football. It was kick, run, and fight,” he added.Ingwe now shifts focus to Sunday’s round of 32 Mozzart Bet Cup tie against PAC University, which will be played at the Police Sacco Grounds.FKFPL Week 22 Review: Marauding Leopards caged, Shabana stinged as K’Ogalo bounce back
