AFC Leopards are keen on tying down Harambee Stars winger Cliff Nyakeya to a new deal with the player a free agent at the moment, club Secretary General Gilbert Andugu has stated.The forward’s contract came to a close at the end of the season having joined the club in January on a short-term deal. He featured in a handful of games for Ingwe as his debut was curtailed by the confusion that arose from a FIFA transfer embargo imposed on the club, his first appearance for the club came in March.##NAJAVA_MECA_6532383##With the contract expired, Ingwe is now in talks with the winger over a new deal that will see him feature for the club during the 2022/23 season. According to Andugu, the player has expressed willingness to continue with Ingwe and is confident that they will have the player on board next season.“Talks are ongoing between us and the player and we are confident. The good thing is that he wants to continue with us and that makes things easier, there are a few things that we need to sort out and we will be good to go,” the newly elected club supremo stated.He adds that the goal is to retain the former Mathare United and Wazito FC winger and other key players so that the team, that is currently serving a FIFA transfer ban can be competitive next season.“Nyakeya is a good player and we definitely want to retain him, he is an important asset to the team and we will do our best to retain him and the other players because we want to compete next season, we want to have a competitive squad,” he added.Kenyan International Cliff Nyakeya joins AFC Leopards on a short-term deal.#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/Q06MxdCQXd— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) February 2, 2022 Collins Shivachi and Robert Mudenyu have renewed contracts with Leopards while the club is also keen on tying down Tedian Esilaba who is equally out of contract.
