Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) giants AFC Leopards have secured exhibition matches against fellow topflight sides Shabana FC and Gor Mahia as part of the climax to the Ingwe at 60 celebrations.The thirteen-time champions have been in a celebratory mood as the club turns a leaf since it first appeared on March 12, 1964.##NAJAVA_MECA_7970757##The party that is set to culminate on Saturday started with the Big Cats visiting several children’s homes in Nairobi and a host of leaders extending invites for the grand occasion set for Nyayo Stadium.Speaking to members of the press, Ingwe at 60 committee chairperson Vincent Shimoli disclosed that the oldest cub in the nation had organized a host of activities over the weekend at Nyayo, among them the inter-branches tournament finals, which will be played at Camp Toyoyo on Saturday, March 23. The tournament has allowed fans to showcase their talent in football activities.On the same day at dawn, Ingwe locals will have a chance to mingle with Ingwe night set to usher in a beehive of activities on Sunday.“We wish to notify all our partners and great fans that we have lined up a series of activities as we mark this great milestone.“We shall have Ingwe dinner at the MAA Hotel on Friday, March 22nd. This important function is aimed at raising funds that will assist the club.“For our fans, our inter-branches tournament finals will be played at Camp Toyoyo on Saturday, March 23rd. The tournament has given our fans to showcase their talent in football activities.“On the same day in the evening, we have organized Ingwe Night at Nyayo Stadium, which will be an opportunity for our fans to feast and celebrate together as they dance to our local artist’s tunes,” reads part of the committee statement.Gor Mahia leftback latest inclusion into Harambee Stars squadApart from the Gadaa dance and fun-filled Ingwe night, fans will have a chance to watch Tomas Trucha’s charges take on defending Champions Gor Mahia and Shabana FC at Nyayo and A.E. Ramassa from Spain.The newly invented AFC Leopards ladies will also get a chance to juggle with Kisii Queens, an affiliate of Tore Bobe invited to the tournament, while Leopards Legends will have a date with Gor Legends.“March 24, 2024, will climax the weekend activities, which will include AFC ladies playing against Kisii Queens (Shabana Ladies), while our legends, AFC Leopards Legends, will play against Gor Mahia Legends.”“AFC Leopards vs. Shabana FC will feature on the same day, while AFC Leopards will also play Gor Mahia FC.”“Our fans will also have a chance to watch the AFC Leopards play against our visiting team, A.E. Ramassa from Spain.”Odipo out, Maina in: Mathare United confirm coaching changeAs the club celebrates 60 years of existence, its growth has been marked by significant achievements, including winning the Kenyan Premier League 13 times, the Kenyan Cup 10 times, and the CECAFA Club Championship five times.
