A.F.C. Leopards
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Abaluhya Football Club Leopards Sports Club, officially abbreviated as AFC Leopards, or simply known as AFC, Leopards or Ingwe (
AFC Leopards' standing as one of the most successful clubs in the region is underlined by the fact that it has won the
The club was formed in 1964 as Abaluhya United Football Club. In 1973 the club changed its name to Abaluhya Football Club when a number of small clubs amalgamated.[3] In 1980 the club was renamed AFC Leopards, the name it holds until present.
In 2008 they played in the
History
The 1960s
From the 1960s or even earlier; the notion and formation of various Abaluhya teams for invitational matches became the forerunner of what eventually would become Abaluhya United. On 12 March 1964, the
The 1970s and 80s: Legacy building and golden era
This was a period of sustained performance from the club, which brought it more fame. This included winning the
AFC Leopards marked the 80s by marking a period of dominance majorly in the domestic and regional scene.[7]
The 1990s and 2000s
In the 90s, achievements became less frequent, although in general, the team continued to win some championships thus never suffering a considerable title drought.[8]
The beginning of dismal campaigns for the following 10 years, including relegation from the top tier.[8]
Honours
League Honours
- Kenya National Football League/Kenyan Super League/Kenyan Premier League
- Champions (12): 1966, 1967, 1970, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1998
- Kenyan Nationwide League
- Champions (Promoted): 2008
Cup Honours
- FKF President's Cup: 10
- Champions (10): 1967, 1968,1984, 1985, 1991, 1994, 2001, 2009, 2013, 2017
- Runner's Up: 1987, 1997, 2000, 2003
- CECAFA Club Cup: 5
- Champions (5): 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1997.
- Runner's Up: 1974, 1980, 1985
- CECAFA Nile Basin Cup
- Runner's Up: 2014
Performance in CAF competitions
African Cup of Champions Clubs/CAF Champions League
- First round exits: 1999
- Second round exits: 1989
- Quarter-finals: 1990
- Semi-final: 1968
CAF Confederation Cup
- Preliminary round exits: 2010
CAF Cup
African Cup Winners' Cup
- First round exits: 1992, 1992, 2002
- Second round exits: 1986
- Quarter-final exits: 1988
- Semi-final exits: 1985
Players
Current squad
- As of 2 November 2020
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Footballing and medical staff
Position | Name | ||
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Head coach | Thomas Trucha | Assistant coach | Fred Ambani |
Goalkeeper coach | Haggai Azande | ||
Team Manager | Bernard Mang'oli | ||
Team Doctor | Patrick Ngusale | ||
Physiotherapist | Joshua Osir | ||
Fitness coach | Vincent Mbwabi |
Board of directors
Position | Name |
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Chairman | Dan Shikanda[9] |
Secretary General | Gilbert Andugu[9] |
Treasurer | Oliver Napali Imbenzi[9] |
Committee Member | Diana Obbayi[10] |
Committee Member | Caroline Walusaga[10] |
Coaches and managers
Jonathan Niva | 1966-1970 | |
Jonathan Niva | 1973-1977 | |
Robert Kiberu | 1979-1984 | |
Gerry Saurer | 1984-1985 | |
Graham Williams | 1986-1987 | |
Joe Masiga | 1987 (player/manager) | |
Charles Gyamfi | 1988-1991 | |
Jan Koops | 2012 | |
Luc Eymael | 2013 | |
Hendrik Pieter De Jongh
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2014[11] | |
Zdravko Logarušić | 2015 | |
Jan Koops | 2016 | |
Ivan Minnaert | 2016 | |
Stewart Hall | 2016-2017 | |
Dorian Marin | 2017 | |
Robert Matano | 2017-2018 | |
Rodolfo Zapata | 2018 | |
Nikola Kavazović | 2018 | |
Marko Vasiljević | 2018-2019 | |
Andre Cassa Mbungo | 2019-2020 | |
Anthony Kimani | 2020 | |
Thomas Trucha | 2020 | |
Anthony Kimani† | 2020-2021 | |
Patrick Aussems | 2021- Present |
† Interim Manager
See also
- A.F.C. Leopards–Gor Mahia rivalry
References
- ^ "Kenya - List of Champions". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 12 September 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ admin. "The 2000s: Little success and decline". Archived from the original on 9 May 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ Daily Nation, 5 January 2004: Oyugi speaks on state of soccer Archived 17 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Kenyafootball, 17 November 2008: AFC Leopards confirmed for 2009 Premier League Archived 16 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ admin (18 March 2019). "The 1960s: The Good Beginnings". AFC Leopards SC. Archived from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ admin (18 March 2019). "The 1970s: Legacy Building". AFC Leopards SC. Archived from the original on 21 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ admin (18 March 2019). "The 1980s: The Golden Era". AFC Leopards SC. Archived from the original on 17 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ a b admin (18 March 2019). "The 1990s: The New Era". AFC Leopards SC. Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "2022 Annual General Meeting: Club election results". AFC Leopards SC. 27 June 2022. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ a b AFC Leopards [@afcleopards] (16 July 2022). "With this development this is how our NEC looks like ..." (Tweet). Retrieved 17 August 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Troubled Leopards send Dutch coach De Jongh packing". Daily Nation. Archived from the original on 18 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
Sources
- The Standard, 23 July 2006:Once proud ‘Ingwe’ bite relegation bullet
- Kenya Premier League,8 February 2009 :Over-flowing crowds finally a 'crisis'? Hope Centre ground fails to cope