Days after AFC Leopards Secretary General Gilbert Andugu breathed his last, the funeral committee has announced the burial plans.Andugu passed away on Tuesday, 6 May, after a prolonged illness. He was serving his first term as the club’s secretary general, having been elected on 22 June 2022.##NAJAVA_MECA_8916697##Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsA funeral committee comprising AFC Leopards NEC members and the Secretariat has been formed to coordinate the burial arrangements.The burial is scheduled for Saturday, 24 May, at his rural home in Kakamega.In line with the family’s wishes, Andugu’s body was flown to Mombasa on Wednesday, 8 May.FIFA accredited agent offers solution for smooth transfer of African players to EuropeThe AFC Leopards family and football fans will have a chance to honor his memory during a candle-lighting ceremony set for Wednesday, 14 May, at Dandora Stadium after the match between AFC Leopards and Mathare United.A main harambee to support funeral expenses will take place on Thursday, 15 May, at the United Kenya Club in Nairobi. Additionally, the AFC Leopards Coast Branch will hold a fundraising event in Mombasa on the evening of Saturday, 17 May.Nairobi-based fans and mourners will have an opportunity for body viewing on Thursday, 22 May, with the venue to be announced in due course. A WhatsApp group has also been created to facilitate contributions, and the link will be shared with supporters and well-wishers.STARS ABROAD: Vyner’s English Premier League hopes dimmed as Tegisi scores in TanzaniaAndugu was a dedicated football administrator whose leadership journey with AFC Leopards spanned several roles.Before he was elected secretary general, he served as the chairperson of the Coast Branch, one of the club’s most vibrant and influential chapters.He also served as the Chairman of Chairmen from 2016 to 2020, during which he helped expand the club’s branch network from eight to 35.Andugu was often at the centre of the team’s logistics, especially during matches hosted in Mombasa.Despite the demands of his role, he had recently expressed that he would not be defending his seat in the upcoming club elections, citing personal reasons.Gor Mahia custodian terms Mashemeji Derby title decider clash
