AFC Leopards attacker Victor Omune has expressed his gratitude to the club’s supporters for their unwavering support throughout the season, acknowledging that the team could have performed better.The Tomas-Trucha-led Ingwe concluded the season in fifth place with 51 points, trailing league leaders and arch rivals Gor Mahia by a whopping 21 points. In the Mozzart Bet Cup, they secured third place after beating Kariobangi Sharks in the playoff.Harambee Stars land favourable draw in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiersDespite missing several games and often being a substitute, Omune emerged as the club’s top scorer with nine goals—eight in the league and one in the cup, scored against Sharks on Saturday.Reflecting on the season, which many consider underwhelming, Omune admitted that injuries had hampered his performance.##NAJAVA_MECA_8192887##”It was a very difficult season, especially since I missed the start due to injury. But we can only thank God for bringing us this far. As a team, we believe we could’ve done much better,” he said.The former Muhoroni Youth, Nairobi Stima and KCB FC man also extended his gratitude to the fans for their steadfast support throughout the campaign, even during tough times.Gor Mahia learn 2024 CECAFA Kagame Cup fixtures”A very big thank you to all the fans who’ve been with us from start to finish,” he added.On a personal note, Omune feels he could have contributed more in terms of goals and assists.“Personally, I’ve managed 9 goals—8 in the league, 1 in the cup—and 3 assists overall. Numbers that I feel should have been much higher, but I am deeply grateful to God for the opportunities, challenges, and growth I’ve experienced. Thank you all for your unwavering support.”Leopards are on an off-season break and are set to resume pre-season in mid-July ahead of the new campaign, which starts on Saturday 24 August. Coach Trucha plans to make a few additions to the squad and is eyeing a maximum of four new signings for next season, with attack and midfield being Ingwe’s key areas of focus.
