AFC Leopards assistant coach Tom Juma says the availability of their new signings for the season run-in is a big boost for the team as it gives them options after what was a difficult first league with a lean youthful squad.Ingwe, were finally cleared to field their new boys a week ago, nearly two months after they acquired them. The FKF Caretaker Committee last week issued cards to Cliff Nyakeya, John Makwata, Victor Omune, and Josephat Lopaga. They made their debuts off the bench against Kenya Police in a match that ended in a one-all draw. John Makwata scored the leveler from the spot after Nyakeya was brought down in the area.Ahead of league resumption this weekend, Juma has spoken on the much-needed firepower that the quartet has injected into the team. He says having depth in the team is important heading to the final 12 matches of the season.Penalty for Leopards after Cliff Nyakeya is fouled in the area .. On loan Police striker John Makwata to take.#FKFPL— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) March 20, 2022 “Yes, of course, it is a morale boost and it gives us options in the squad in at least every position unlike how it has been,” he told Citizen Digital.On Sunday, Leopards will again take on the law enforcers in a second leg clash at the Nyayo National Stadium and Juma admits they face an experienced team. Police boast of seasoned players like Elvis Rupa, Francis Kahata, Harun Shakava, Musa Mohammed, and Clifton Miheso.“What the head coach (Patrick Aussems) said is true because Police is a team with very good players all round but we shall only focus on our performance on the pitch,” he added.The match will kick-off at 3 PM.
