AFC Leopards have unveiled a five-member panel of respected football voices and analysts who will oversee the nomination process for the club’s upcoming Player Awards Gala, scheduled for Saturday, 26 July 2025 at Masinde Muliro Stadium, Bungoma County.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News The panel will guide nominations across five major categories: Most Valuable Player (MVP), Best Midfielder, Best Defender, Best Goalkeeper, and Fans’ Player of the Year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9015824##The nomination committee brings together a diverse group of individuals known for their deep connection to the local game.They include Gregory Mulemi, a lifelong Ingwe supporter and sports journalist, Jos Khabongo, the club’s video analyst, Josh Angatia, and Joseph Kwanya, a radio presenter who is also known for hosting FKF Premier League Spaces on X (Twitter).Others are sports journalists Dollar Khagali and Brian Odhiambo.Olympia Musonye, Chairperson of the AFC Leopards U45 Unit Branch, which is organising the gala, said:“We’ve been deliberate in selecting a panel that understands both the technical and emotional side of the game. FKF releases kick off dates for 2025/2026 Kenyan football leaguesThe gala night is about recognising excellence, but doing it in a way that’s open, inclusive, and reflective of the club’s values. We are confident the team selected will give us deserving winners across all categories.”Preparations for the Awards Gala are in top gear, with ticket sales ongoing.CAF waves CHAN green flag after conclusion of final inspection visitsIn a special fan engagement initiative, every 10th ticket holder will earn exclusive access to the main gala night event, giving fans a chance to interact closely with players and club legends.Fans can buy their tickets via Paybill 247247 and Account Number 491533.##NAJAVA_MECA_9017365##Tickets are also available online at Patatix, regular tickets are priced at Ksh300, VIP tickets at Ksh3,000, and a couple’s ticket at Ksh5,000.Leadership Backs the InitiativeNewly elected club Chairman Boniface Ambani welcomed the initiative as a timely move to strengthen the connection between the team and its supporters:“It’s important for our players to know their effort is seen, and for fans to feel they’re part of that journey. Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma wades into Harambee Stars’ squad selectionWe are fully behind this initiative and encourage the Ingwe faithful to grab their tickets early, turn up loud and make this a memorable event.”As part of the day’s event, Ingwe senior team will play an exhibition match against Nzoia Sugar FC.
