AFC Leopards’ first-choice goalkeeper, Levis Opiyo, is set to enter his fourth season with the club after agreeing to a new deal with the 12-time league champions ahead of the 2024-25 season.Opiyo, who has been with Leopards since November 2021 after joining from Wazito FC, will now stay with the club until August 2025.##NAJAVA_MECA_8278878##Opiyo’s contract was initially set to expire in a few weeks, raising concerns that he might leave as a free agent, especially with several clubs reportedly eyeing his services. This potential departure could have dealt Ingwe a significant blow, as many teams are struggling to sign high-profile goalkeepers. However, these fears have been alleviated with Opiyo’s decision to extend his stay. The club confirmed the development in a statement:”AFC Leopards has reached an agreement with our goalkeeper, Levis Omondi Opiyo to extend his stay at the club. Opiyo has extended his stay for one year.””In his time at AFC Leopards, Opiyo has made a strong impact. He made his debut in an FKF-PL match against Sofapaka FC in Wundanyi and went on to play 25 matches during the 2023/24 season, clocking 2250 minutes and securing 15 clean sheets.”CAFWCLQ: Police Bullets set for must-win duel against Rayon SportsMeanwhile, Ingwe has already lost another goalkeeper, Maxwell Mulili, who moved to Shabana in search of more playing time after spending three years as Opiyo’s understudy.The current goalkeeping roster at Leopards includes Humphrey Katasi and Abubakar Musha. The club is also expected to bring in a young keeper before the transfer window closes, with Soy United’s Sammy Saboke, who is currently training with the team, being their main target.After finishing fifth in the league and third in the Mozzart Bet Cup last season, AFC Leopards are aiming for an even better performance this season. Coach Tomas Trucha has set the bar high, declaring that the club will be going for the league title.Their campaign kicks off on Sunday with a match against Mathare United at Dandora Stadium.Nick Mwendwa defends FKF-PL referees amid match-fixing claims
