AFC Leopards rookie Emmanuel Lwangu has extended his stay at the Den following the expiry of his initial two-year contract.The fast-rising center-back has signed a new two-year contract extension with AFC Leopards, the club has confirmed.Kenyan trio nominated for Tanzania’s end of season awardsLwangu joined Ingwe in the 2022/2023 season from Kakamega High School’s Green Commandos.However, the towering defender did not feature for Leopards due to a FIFA transfer ban that was slapped on the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8228714##Though an understudy to Ken Owino and Kaycie Odhiambo, the defender made his dream debut for the club last season, where he went on to feature in 10 matches, clocking 615 minutes under his feet.He capped off the 2023/2024 campaign with a goal to his name.UEL: Sichenje makes dream debut as brave Vojvodina succumb to late loss against AjaxLwangu scored his first top-flight goal against FC Talanta, where Thomas Trucha’s charges won the match 3-0.Expressing his thoughts after signing the new two-year contract, Lwangu said he is thrilled about the latest development and focused on the new 2024/2025 campaign that starts on Saturday 24 August.##NAJAVA_MECA_8228949##”I’m thrilled to have renewed my contract. It is an incredible opportunity for me. I am grateful for the trust that the club has shown in me. It is a great honor. I am motivated by having this opportunity to learn and grow in my career. Being part of this team allows me to challenge myself and improve my skills,” he uttered.Additionally, the right-footed defender expressed his satisfaction at being able to feature for the Leopards.Tusker closing in on Ugandan duo as rebuild continues”It has been a privilege playing for this team for the last two years, and being a rookie, I have really learned a lot from the senior and experienced players on and off the pitch,” he continued.Last week, Ingwe released eleven players, including Dan Sunguti, Shawn Oloo, Giovanni Lukhumwa, Zachary Njite, Washington Munene, Lameck Moendi, Yasin Sije, Brian Mandela, Nesta Olum, Cliff Nyakeya, and Jaffari Owiti.##NAJAVA_MECA_8228957##Jaffary Owiti has joined Mozzart Bet Cup champions Kenya Police FC while Cliff Nyakea, and Maxwell Mulili have moved to Shabana.The club is expected to bolster the squad, with Julius Masaba, Sebastian Wekesa, Erick Mulu, Sydney Lokale, and Harun Mwale.
