Sofapaka FC walked home with hundreds of thousands as gate collection proceeds following their match against Kenyan giants AFC Leopards.In the match played on Sunday 15 December at a packed Dandora Stadium, the 2009 FKF Premier League champions, who were the hosts, left the stadium Ksh617,300 richer.”Felt like a loss”: Ambani frustrated after Ingwe drop points yet againGate collection is one of the main sources of revenue in football and a key financial ingredient in the Kenyan landscape that struggles to attract corporate sponsors and partners.A majority of Kenyan clubs do not enjoy a massive fan base with most matches attracting limited crowds.##NAJAVA_MECA_8577486##Sofapaka is one such club that has a dwindling number of fans and so for such sides, it is in home matches against teams like Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards and Shabana that they get to earn a substantial amount of money from gate collections.With Batoto ba Mungu lacking a sponsor and facing financial struggles over the past few seasons, the money will go a long way in helping the club cater for a number of their needs.Victor Wanyama among sporting legends invited for CAF Awards in MarrakechThe match between Sofapaka and AFC Leopards ended in a 1-1 draw with Kelly Madada and Edward ‘Ondimo’ Omondi finding the back of the net for AFC Leopards and Sofapaka respectively.The post-match was however barred with ugly scenes as disgruntled Leopards fans engaged in running battles with the police while protesting over poor officiating.##NAJAVA_MECA_8577491##The Law Enforcers resorted to the use of teargas to disperse the fans in a bid to maintain peace and tranquillity in and around the stadium.Sofapaka are enjoying a new lease of life this season after a disappointing performance in the last season that saw them maintain their league status via a playoff.Engin Firat slaps FKF with huge financial demands, threatens FIFA moveThe acquisition of veteran coach Robert Matano has changed fortunes for the side despite starting the season slowly.The Elly Kalekwa-backed side is now ninth on the league table with 18 points ahead of their next match away to Bidco United on Sunday 22 December.##NAJAVA_MECA_8577481##Leopards on the other hand are sixth on the table with 19 points and will welcome coastal side Bandari FC in the next league match set for Sunday 22 December.
