AFC Leopards defender Tedian Esilaba has announced his departure from the club after two and a-half years following the expiration of his contract.The central defender, formerly with Nairobi City, departs following an injury-laden career at the den that limited his appearances for the 12-time FKF Premier League champions. The Leopards opted against offering him a new deal. His destination remains unknown.##NAJAVA_MECA_7417584##The player has taken to social media to announce that he has left the Tom Juma-led team and wished the club well for the future.”Thank you, AFC Leopards SC., It was with great pleasure and honor. All the very best for your future. God bless LEOPARDS! Read the social media post.Other players expected following the expiration of their contracts are Eugene Mukangula, Peter Thiongo, and Collis Shivachi.As the out-of-contract players exit, it remains unclear whether the club will be allowed to sign players this transfer window. The club is currently serving a FIFA transfer ban that will only be lifted once they pay their former coach, Patrick Aussems, KES 20 million for breaching his contract in 2021. In July, Aussems threw the Leopards into major confusion when he announced that he would not be continuing with the club.The club has nonetheless been active in the market, negotiating with players and handing them contracts as they work towards having the transfer embargo lifted. According to club secretary general Gabriel Andugu, they will have a solution to the matter by the 20th of August.Among the players expected to cross over to the den should the sanctions be lifted are Clifton Miheso, Kevin Kimani, Aziz Okaka, Humphrey Katasi, Brian Mandela, Vincent Mahiga, Randy Bakari, Shawn Oloo, Boniface Munyendo, Hassan Beja, Luke Namanda, Yassin Sije, and Brian Yakhama.Elite Cup: Kajiado, Sofapaka draw in dead rubber clash
