AFC Leopards have confirmed the signing of four new players ahead of this weekend’s opening 2024-25 FKF Premier League game against Mathare United at Dandora Stadium.Ingwe haven’t been too active in the off-season window, unlike in previous years, and have so far brought in just four players to bolster Tomas Trucha’s squad. The four players have been training with the team in preparation for the new season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8284467##The four players are:Samuel Semo, a left-back acquired from Murang’a Seal FC. He is expected to compete with national team left-back Vincent Mahiga for the starting berth.”I am delighted to make this move. AFC Leopards is one of the biggest clubs in the country, the best-supported team in the league with very passionate fans. It also has a very rich history. Personally, it’s a big move in my career,” he told the club media.Julius Masaba, who returns to the den after featuring for Ingwe’s youth team in 2013. He joins the team from Kariobangi Sharks and is also a former Kibera Black Stars player.”I once played for AFC Leopards under-20 in 2013, which made me want to come back to the senior side. My late dad was a big fan of the club, and it is a dream come true for me. I feel at home,” the utility attacker offered.FKFPL Preview: Will depleted Murang’a Seal survive second season syndrome?Sydney Lokale, a striker who joins from Congolese side FC Saint Eloi Lupopo. The former St. Joseph’s FC, Kariobangi Sharks, and KCB FC attacker is expected to add firepower to the team’s frontline.Peter Maker Manyang, the South Sudan national team captain and a central defender. He has been a free agent since parting ways with Serbian club FK Radnicki Sremska Mitrovica.Manyang is not entirely new to Kenya, as he was expected to join Wazito FC in 2021 before the deal fell through. He has previously played for Zesco United of Zambia.”I feel happy and grateful to join this great club with a very rich history. I am glad to be here with good teammates and staff. I look forward to contributing to this amazing team,” Manyang stated.Leopards finished in the fifth positon and they will be seeking to better their performance in the league this coming season.Bandari FC’s assets facing auction in compensation standoff
