AFC Leopards have bolstered their squad by completing the signing of Kariobangi Sharks’ right-back Fredrick Alushula on a two-year deal.Leopards did not get the defender easily as they had to fend off competition from their arch-rivals Gor Mahia, who were also in the race for his signature.Alushula, commonly known as Shula, joins the club on a free transfer and becomes the second addition during the mid-season transfer window, following the arrival of goalkeeper James Ssetuba from Kakamega Homeboyz.##NAJAVA_MECA_8720391##The club confirmed Alushula’s signing through a statement posted on their social media pages:”Right fullback Fredrick Alushula joins AFC Leopards from Football Kenya Premier League side Kariobangi Sharks on a 2-year contract,” the statement read in part.The former Green Commandoes player, already in training with the team ahead of their Wednesday clash with Sofapaka in Dandora, will wear the number 3 jersey, previously worn by former captain Washington Munene, who left in June last year.“Alushula, who looks up to Reece James and Kyle Walker as his role models, will don the number 3 shirt. He has already linked up with his new teammates. Everyone at AFC Leopards welcomes Fredrick Alushula to the club,” the club added.Date and venue for Mashemeji Derby confirmedExpressing his excitement about joining the Leopards, Alushula outlined his ambitions of helping the club secure silverware, starting with the elusive FKF Premier League title. He acknowledged the tough competition within the squad, which will drive him to work hard to earn his spot.“I’m happy to join AFC Leopards, and I look forward to winning trophies with the club. I admire the team’s style of play. There’s a lot of quality in the squad, and looking at the league table, we have a strong chance of winning the FKF Premier League this season. There’s also fierce competition among my new teammates, which will push me to improve as a player,” he said.Ethical reasons behind Dennis Oliech’s rejection of Ksh 200 million offerAlushula also admitted to feeling the pressure of playing for Ingwe, but he remains confident that by following the coach’s instructions, he can manage the expectations.“If you do the right thing as a player, there’s very little pressure. I’ll continue to work hard and follow the technical bench’s instructions, which will help me manage the pressure from the fans,” he added.It will be interesting to see how AFC Leopards will deploy Alushula, a speedy right-back capable of playing as a winger, given that Lewis Bandi has been in top form this season. One possibility could be shifting Bandi to midfield or left-back, positions where he is equally comfortable, to accommodate the new signing.Why Gor Mahia vs Yanga friendly match has been canceled
