AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda has on behalf of the club lauded the appointment and swearing in of Hon. Ababu Namwamba as the new Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts.Namwamba was sworn into office on Thursday and is set to succeed ambassador, Amina Mohammed who has been in charge of the docket since 2019 when she replaced dismissed Rashid Echesa.##NAJAVA_MECA_6757058##Stakeholders across board are confident that the new CS will perform well as he comes into office at a time that the doping menace is threatening to cripple athletics in the country and the nation is also serving a FIFA transfer suspension that has lasted for eight months over government interference. Kenya was suspended by FIFA after Amina dissolved the federation and named a Caretaker Committee to run football matters in the country.Ingwe through Shikanda have joined those congratulating the new sheriff in town saying they believe he will succeed in the docket that he will occupying for a second time.”AFC Leopards National Executive Committee (NEC) and its fraternity congratulates Hon. Ababu Namwamba, EGH, on his appointment as the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts,” read the statement in part.pic.twitter.com/TqtP1Phknk— Hon Ababu-Namwamba, EGH🇰🇪 (@AbabuNamwamba) October 27, 2022 “We are confident that under his exceptional leadership, knowledge and guidance the youth and arts sectors, as well as sportsmen and women of all ages will strive for even greater heights and achievements,”.“Thus, we look forward to working closely with him and contributing to the success of sports particularly football in the country for many years to come. This appointment is well deserved”.The handing over is set for Friday morning at the Kenya National Library. Top in his list is resolving the football stalemate in the country that has seen the national teams and clubs locked out international football by both CAF and FIFA.Muguna, Joash feature as Azam beats SimbaMeanwhile Ingwe have lined up two friendly matches on Friday and Saturday. On Saturday at noon, they will take on Division One side, Rainbow FC at the Camp Toyoyo Grounds while on Saturday they will face FKF Premier League side, Posta Rangers at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.
