June 29, 2025, will go down as a defining day in the history of AFC Leopards, as the club ushered in a new leadership as the club went to the polls at the Stadion Hotel in Kasarani.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News Former Ingwe striker Boniface Ambani was elected as the club’s new chairman, defeating his closest rival Enos Mutokah by a margin of 455 votes.##NAJAVA_MECA_8996818##The elections were conducted under the supervision of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), with agents and observers from both camps monitoring the process.Ambani, a key member of the celebrated 1998 squad that last delivered the Kenya Premier League (KPL) title to Leopards, takes the reins from outgoing chairman Dan Shikanda, who exits after six years at the helm.Speaking to the media shortly after receiving his certificate from the IEBC’s chief returning officer, Ambani expressed confidence that he will take the club to the next level.”The glory is here,” he declared. “We were the last group to win the league 27 years ago. Being back here feels surreal, but I know exactly what the fans, players, and coaches need. The journey to restore Ingwe’s pride begins now.”NSL champions Nairobi United unleash giant-slaying prowess on Gor Mahia to clinch Mozzart Bet CupThe iconic 1998 squad, coached by Tanzanian tactician Sunday Kayuni and assisted by Martin Ndagano and Gilbert Selebwa, remains etched in the club’s lore.That team featured household names like Mathew Otomax, David Ouma, Austin Mulama, Fred Ambani, George Sunguti, and Nicholas Muyoti, legends who carved their names into Kenyan football history.Boniface Ambani elected new AFC Leopards chairpersonAmbani, who also turned out for Tanzanian giants Yanga SC during his playing days, paid tribute to his campaign team and supporters.”I had a wonderful team behind me. They have done a commendable job. I also want to thank my brother Namai, who joined forces with me in this journey. I truly lack the words to express my gratitude,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8997002##As the election dust settles, Ambani is expected to hit the ground running.Top on his agenda will be filling the vacant head coach position following the recent departure of Thomas Trucha.He will also need to urgently review player and staff contracts, many of which are set to expire in the coming week.
