[PHOTOS] AFC Leopard mark 60th anniversary in style

The team is set to play Spanish side A.E Ramassa as part of the Ingwe@60 festivities.

In Summary
  • On Sunday, AFC is set for friendlies with Spanish club A.E Ramassa who arrived on Saturday night.
  • The team will also have friendlies with Gor Mahia, while both the ladies' teams will face each other head-on.
AFC Leopards officials with Spanish side A.E Ramassa at Nyayo stadium on March 23, 2024.
AFC Leopards officials with Spanish side A.E Ramassa at Nyayo stadium on March 23, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

AFC Leopards on Saturday marked their 60th anniversary with fan activities and engagements.

The activities begun on March 12 where the club donated items for charity to various schools for the physically challenged.

On Saturday, the club held interracial tournaments with an Ingwe night set for fans and football enthusiasts.

It was followed by a gala dinner and fundraiser for the club.

The Ingwe@60 dinner was attended by partners and stakeholders of the club with an agenda to raise funds to facilitate the club.

Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi with AFC Leopards officials and Spanish side A.E Ramassa at Nyayo stadium on March 23, 2024.
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi with AFC Leopards officials and Spanish side A.E Ramassa at Nyayo stadium on March 23, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

Those present at the dinner fete included Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, Kakamega sports CEC, club Patron Alexander Muteshi, chairperson Dan Shikanda and Ingwe@60 team led by chairperson Dan Shimoli among others.

On Sunday, AFC is set for friendlies with Spanish club A.E Ramassa who arrived in the country on Saturday night.

The team will also have friendlies with Gor Mahia, while both the ladies' teams will face each other head-on.

Gor Legends will play AFC Leopards Legends.

"We target to become one of the best teams. We want to bring back fans to the stadium. Our objective is to make AFC great so that it can sustain itself. We look to secure good players. AFC leopards will play A.E Ramassa and that is a good measure for us," Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi said.

Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi welcomes Spanish team A.E Ramassa as they set to acclimatise at Nyayo stadium ahead of their friendly match with AFC Leopards to mark Ingwe@60 on March 23, 2024.
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi welcomes Spanish team A.E Ramassa as they set to acclimatise at Nyayo stadium ahead of their friendly match with AFC Leopards to mark Ingwe@60 on March 23, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Spanish team AE. Ramassa at Nyayo stadium ahead for their friendly match against AFC Leopards as Ingwe marked their 60th anniversary dubbed Ingwe@60 on March 23, 2024.
Spanish team AE. Ramassa at Nyayo stadium ahead for their friendly match against AFC Leopards as Ingwe marked their 60th anniversary dubbed Ingwe@60 on March 23, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi arrives to welcome the Spanish team A.E Ramassa at Nyayo stadium ahead of their friendly match against AFC Leopards as Leopards marked 60th anniversary on March 23, 2024.
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi arrives to welcome the Spanish team A.E Ramassa at Nyayo stadium ahead of their friendly match against AFC Leopards as Leopards marked 60th anniversary on March 23, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
AFC Leopard's Club Patron Alexander Muteshi, chairperson Dan Shikanda and Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi at Nyayo stadium during Ingwe's 60th anniversary at Nyayo stadium on March 23, 2024.
AFC Leopard's Club Patron Alexander Muteshi, chairperson Dan Shikanda and Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi at Nyayo stadium during Ingwe's 60th anniversary at Nyayo stadium on March 23, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
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