Troubled AFC Leopards are currently seeking an out-of-court settlement with two former members of its technical bench who have filed a lawsuit against the club at the Sports Dispute Tribunal (SDT).Physiotherapist Bonaventure Odire and former goalkeeper trainer Lawrence Webo have sued the club for unlawful dismissal and are collectively demanding Ksh. 7 million.##NAJAVA_MECA_7751995##According to a source close to the duo, the club has dispatched emissaries to negotiate an agreeable payment plan. The source stated, ‘AFC Leopards have approached them, and they are willing to settle the matter out of court. They aim to devise a payment plan that both parties find acceptable to resolve the issue.’The case was first mentioned at the SDT on December 7, 2023. Following the mention, the AFC Leopards were granted a 14-day period to submit their response to the claims made by the two plaintiffs. The next hearing is scheduled for January 17, 2024.The two individuals were terminated from their positions in October, during a period of poor performance by the club. Webo, who had been with AFC Leopards for nearly three years, is seeking Ksh. 5 million for unlawful dismissal, while Odire is demanding Ksh. 2 million.This new demand adds to the legal challenges faced by the Leopards, who are already dealing with the ongoing payment to former coach Patrick Aussems, totaling close to Ksh. 20 million due to a breach of contract.Simultaneously, former head coach Tom Juma has filed another case at the SDT regarding his unfair dismissal in September, with his position being taken over by Tomas Trucha.Trucha achieved his second victory on Sunday as Leopards defeated Kakamega Homeboyz 2-0 at Nyayo Stadium.Gor Mahia coach explains reason behind line up tweak
