Former AFC Leopards striker and Ingwe cabs coach Boniface Ambani has announced his intention to run for the club’s chairman position in next year’s elections, vowing to restore the 12-time league champions to their former glory.Ambani, who also played for Tanzanian giants Yanga SC, believes the time has come for him to take charge and lead the team back to the pinnacle of Kenyan football.##NAJAVA_MECA_8547583##”I will be vying for the AFC Leopards chairman seat,” Ambani declared in an interview with Citizen Digital.”Anyone interested should start preparing to be defeated. When I set my sights on something, I go for it wholeheartedly—it’s never trial and error.”Leopards have endured a 26-year drought since their last league triumph, while their perennial rivals Gor Mahia have surged ahead with a record 21 titles. Tusker is also closing in, just one title behind Leopards.Despite the challenges, Ambani is confident he can turn the tide.Mathare United on the verge of landing another shirt sponsor”I have a clear plan and structures to inject into the club to ensure we dominate Kenyan football once again,” he stated.Currently, Leopards are under the leadership of chairman Dan Shikanda, Secretary General Gilbert Andugu, and Treasurer Oliver Napali.Their term ends in June 2024. Shikanda retained his seat in the 2022 elections after narrowly defeating Ronald Namai in a highly competitive race.Sakari tips new coach to guide Police to maiden league titleAmbani has pledged to establish sustainable systems to professionalize the club and ensure long-term success.”By the time I step aside, I can guarantee that AFC Leopards will have the right structures in place to operate officially and professionally,” he emphasized.##NAJAVA_MECA_8547624##On the pitch, Leopards are seventh in the league standings, led by interim head coach Fred Ambani and assistant Kenneth Wendo following the recent dismissal of Czech coach Tomas Trucha over poor results.
