AFC Leopards Chairman Dan Shikanda is excited about the club’s inaugural Player Awards Gala, scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Nairobi.Organized by the U45 Unit Branch, the event will celebrate the exceptional contributions of players, fans, and branches that defined a rollercoaster 2023–2024 season for Kenya’s second-most successful club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8262068##Leopards began their campaign with high hopes but struggled to find momentum in the first half of the season. However, a strong comeback in the second half propelled the team to a fourth-place league finish and a semifinal appearance in the cup competition.”Resilience is the one word that consistently defines this club,” Shikanda remarked during a press briefing a week before the awards. “We all know the challenges we faced early in the season, but the fans never gave up, and the players responded. It’s only right that we celebrate everyone who makes this club unique,” he added.The gala marks a significant milestone in the club’s history, providing a platform to honor the hard work and dedication of the players and the passion of the fans who drive the club forward.The awards ceremony will feature five distinct categories, each recognizing different aspects of the club’s success: Player of the Season, Players’ Player of the Season, Fans’ Player of the Season, Fan of the Year, and Branch of the Year, the latter honoring the branch that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting the club.Alex Muteshi, the club’s Patron, emphasized the broader significance of the event. “This gala is more than a celebration of our club’s rich legacy and the incredible efforts of those who make AFC Leopards what it is. I am especially pleased to see a category dedicated to our fans. Every club can play football, but not every fan can play Isikuti the Leopards way,” he said.Mathare United confirms first off-season transfer window signing”This gala is our way of giving back to the club and celebrating the hard work of our players, fans, and branches. We welcome support from corporates and individuals across the board and hope this marks the beginning of bigger things for the club and Kenyan football as a whole,” stated Olympia Musonye, Chairperson of the U45 Branch.The MVP Award contenders are Kayci Odhiambo, Vincent Mahiga, Clifton Miheso, and Victor Omune. The Branch of the Year category has attracted numerous entries, representing the club’s national reach, including Baba Dogo, Bungoma, Githurai, Kajiado, Kawangware, Toronto-Canada, Facebook Branch, Kitengela, and Kayole, among others.The awards gala will take place just two days before Ingwe kicks off their 2024–2025 Kenyan Premier League season away against newly promoted Mathare United on August 25.Why Omala’s move to Lebanon is a high-stakes gamble
