Twelve-time Kenyan league champions AFC Leopards have continued to put their house in order ahead of the 2022/2023 Football Kenya Federation Premier League after the club announced the contract extension of left footed defender Washington Munene on Wednesday morning.In a statement posted on their social media platforms, Ingwe revealed the versatile player will be spending a third season at the den after agreeing to a one year contract extension deal.“Club Update. Washington Munene has extended his stay with the club. This will be the defender’s third season with the club after joining us from Wazito FC. He has penned a one year extension with the club. He scored three goals last season,” the club posted.AFC Leopards pair extend contractshttps://t.co/ts3qOsrsw2— Mozzart Sport Kenya (@MozzartSportKe) August 16, 2022 On his part, the former Wazito player, who can play as a centre back as well as a left back, expressed his delight in staying for another campaign.”I love this club and I feel like part of this family. Definitely pleased to have extended my stay here. I want to continue at this amazing club very excited for the future,” he said.Munene joined Leopards in late 2019 on loan from Wazito and would have the terms upgraded to a permanent stay in January 2020.##NAJAVA_MECA_6573153##Prior to joining Wazito, the player had featured for the defunct Nairobi Stima when the club was plying trade in the National Super League (NSL).In agreeing to the contract extension, Munene becomes the latest player to sign for Leopards who are currently serving a FIFA suspension that makes them unable to bring any new players to the club.Lewis Hamilton pays glowing tribute after vacation in KenyaJaffari Odenyi and Cliff Nyakeya signed two year and one year deals respectively. Collins Shivachi, Tedian Esilaba and Robert Mudenyu have also all signed one-year extensions.
