Preparations towards commemorating AFC Leopards’ 60th birthday have received a significant boost after Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja lent them a helping hand worth two million shillings.Leopards will mark their 60th year in existence on March 24 at the Nyayo National Stadium where a number of activities have been lined up for what is expected to be a big day for club faithful.Key among them is the friendly math against Spanish side AE Ramassa who have been invited to grace the ceremony.##NAJAVA_MECA_7918318##Leopards Secretary General Gilbert Andugu revealed that Sakaja handed in the donation on Friday afternoon to aid in shouldering the deficit in their budget which runs into tens of millions.“We are grateful to Governor Sakaja for his gesture and the support he has been affording the club. The committee planning the Ingwe at 60 celebrations is in need of money to deliver a successful event and Sakaja’s gesture is welcome and appreciated,” said Andugu.EXCLUSIVE: AFC Leopards to take on Spanish side in spectacular Ingwe at 60 showdownSakaja is a former Leopards Patron and an ardent supporter of the twelve-time league winners.Asked on what else was in store for those in attendance, the club administrator revealed that plans were at an advanced stage to strike deals with renowned artists in the country for entertainment purposes.“We are in discussions with a number of artists whom we want to grace the event. We will however not be flying international ones,” he disclosed.AFC Leopards coach demands more from hattrick hero GitegoMeanwhile, Andugu said the event will be curtain-raised by inter-branch activities and competitions that will kick off on March 17.“We are planning a massive event that will see members participate in one way or the other. We will start a week earlier where branches will contest for bragging rights in tug of war games, football among other activities,” he added.
