AFC Leopards is one of Kenya’s most famous football clubs, with a strong history and a passionate fan base. Since its founding in 1964, the team has built a strong reputation in the football world for competitive play and impressive achievements. Their Supporters closely follow the KPL live scores and announcements to stay updated on the latest news about AFC Leopards.
The AFC Leopards team features a mix of experienced stars and young talents, making them a great force in the current league season. They have put on strong performances, securing key wins and maintaining a solid position in the KPL standings. Are you a fan of AFC Leopards? You can find their match stats, player updates and game analysis on this article and other news platforms covering the team.
Overview of AFC Leopards
| Full name | Abaluhya Football Club Leopards |
| Nickname | INGWE, meaning The Leopards |
| Short name | AFC |
| Founded | 12th Mar 1964 |
| Ground | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
| Capacity | 22,000 |
| Chairman | Dan Shikanda |
| Head Coach | Fred Ambani |
| League | Kenyan Premier League |
| 2023-24 | KPL, 5th of 18 |
| Website | http://www.afcleopards.co.ke/ |
AFC Leopards current squad
| Position | Name | Number |
| GOALKEEPERS | Humphrey Katasi James Cleo Ssetuba Levis Opiyo Omondi Abubakar Musha mehn | 22 28 32 99 |
| Defenders | Fredrick Alushul Randy Bakari Lewis Esambe Bandi Gideon Were Nesta Olum Kennedy Owino Samwel Semo Vincent Mahaiga Aziz Okaka | 3 4 25 26 15 27 28 29 34 |
| Midfielders | Elly Wafula Must Oundo Brian Bwire Wanyama Ronald Sichenje Kelly Okonji Madada Kayci Odhiambo Victor Ouma Otieno Boniface Kweyu Munyendo | – 6 8 30 88 12 50 18 |
| Forwards | Julie’s Masaba Luke Wafula Namanda Maxwell Otieno Odongo Ovella Ochieng Sydney Lokale Clifftone Ayisi Miheso Kitsao Hassan Beja Brian Yakhama | 10 11 21 77 7 23 80 9 |
Coaches
| Name | Years served |
| Jonathan Niva | 1966-1970 |
| Jonathan Niva | 1973-1977 |
| Robert Kiberu | 1979-1984 |
| Gerry Saurer | 1984-1985 |
| Graham Williams | 1986-1987 |
| Joe Masinga | 1987 |
| Charles Gyamfi | 1988-1991 |
| Reuben Malola | 1991-1993 |
| Jan Koops | 2012 |
| Luc Eymael | 2013 |
| Hendrik Pieter De Jongh | 2014 |
| Zdravko Logarusic | 2015 |
| Jan Koops | 2016 |
| Ivan Minnaert | 2016 |
| Stewart Hall | 2016-17 |
| Dorian Marin | 2017 |
| Robert Matano | 2017-18 |
| Rodolfo Zapata | 2018 |
| Nikola Kavazovic | 2018 |
| Marko Vasiljevic | 2018-19 |
| Andre Cassa Mbungo | 2019-20 |
| Anthony Kimani | 2020 |
| Tomas Trucha | 2020 |
| Anthony Kimani | 2020-21 |
| Patrick Aussems | 2021-2023 |
| Tomas Trucha | 2023-2024 |
| Fred Ambani | 2024- |
Technical staff
| Name | Position |
| Fred Ambani | Interim Head Coach |
| Haggai Azande | Goalkeeper Coach |
| Benard Mang’oli | Team manager |
| Patrick Ngusale | Team doctor |
| Joshua Osir | Physiotherapist |
| Vincent Mbwabi | Fitness coach |
Foundation of the club
AFC Leopards started in 1964 when teams like Marama, Samia United, and Bunyore joined to form the Abaluhya United Football Club. The club brought all the Luhya community teams together to compete in the Kenyan football leagues. In 1979, the name changed to AFC Leopards following the government’s banning of tribal names, and changed its name to “Ingwe,” meaning “Leopard” in Luhya dialect.
The rise and legacy of the football club
AFC Leopards was started in 1964 and quickly became one of Kenya’s top football teams by winning several league titles in the 1960s and 1970s. The 1980s were regarded as their best years, with AFC LeopardS’ results being six national championships and two cup victories. They also proved their strength in East Africa by winning the CECAFA Club Championship five times. Despite facing tough times, including relegation in 2006, AFC Leopards players and fans have kept the club’s fighting spirit alive until now.
Latest KPL results
| Date (2025) | Opponents | Results |
| 16th Mar | Mara Sugar vs Bidco United AFC Leopards vs Shabana | 0 – 0 1 -1 |
| 15 th Mar | Gor Mahia vs Bandari Kakamega homeboy vs Talanta Police vs Murang’a Seals Ulinzi Stars vs KCB Kariobangi Sharks vs Mathare united | 2 – 0 0 – 0 3 – 1 1 – 2 3 – 1 |
| 14th Mar | Tusker vs Poster Rangers Sofapaka vs City Stars | 2 – 1 2 – 0 |
| 5th Mar | Kariobangi Sharks vs Gor Mahia | 1 – 3 |
| 4th Mar | Police vs AFC Leopards | 0 – 0 |
| 2nd Mar | Murang’a Seal vs Mathare united Bandari vs Tusker Shabana vs Kakamega homeboyz | 1 – 0 0 – 0 4 – 0 |
| 1st Mar | Talanta vs Bidco United | 0 – 1 |
Highlights of the five last matches in Kenya Premier League
| Teams competing | Scores | Date |
| Leopards Shabana | 1 1 | 16th March |
| Mara sugar Bidco United | 0 0 | 16th March |
| Gor Mahia Bandari | 2 0 | 15th March |
| Kakamega homeboys Talanta FC | 0 0 | 15th March |
| Police Murang’a Seal | 3 1 | 15th March |
Standings
| RANK | TEAM | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
| 1 | Police | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 45 |
| 2 | Tusker | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 44 |
| 3 | Gor Mahia | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 42 |
| 4 | KCB | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 39 |
| 5 | AFC Leopards | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 36 |
| 6 | Shabana | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 34 |
| 7 | Kakamega Homeboyz | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 34 |
| 8 | Sofapaka | 24 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 33 |
| 9 | Bandari | 24 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 33 |
| 10 | Mara sugar | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 28 |
| 11 | Ulinzi stars | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 28 |
| 12 | Kariobangi Sharks | 24 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 27 |
| 13 | Mathare united | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 27 |
| 14 | Posta Rangers | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 25 |
| 15 | Murang’a Seal | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 |
| 16 | Talanta | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 23 |
| 17 | Bidco United | 24 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 23 |
| 18 | City Stars | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 22 |
Awards and Honors
| Category | Titles won | Year |
| Kenyan Premier League | 12 times Champions | 1966, 1967, 1970, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1998 |
| Kenyan Nationwide League | Champions (promoted) | 2008 |
| FKF President’s Cup | 10 times Champions | 1967, 1968, 1984. 1985, 1991, 1994, 2001, 2009, 2013, 2017 |
| Runners up | 1987, 1997, 2000, 2003 | |
| CECAFA Club Cub | 5 times Champions | 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1997 |
| Runners up | 1974, 1980, 1985 | |
| CECAFA Nile Basin Cup | Runners up | 2014 |
CAF competitions performance
| League | Round |
| African Cup of Champions Clubs / CAF Champions League | First-round exits – 1971-72, 1981-83, 1987, 1993, 1999 Second round exits – 1989 Quarter-finals – 1974, 1990 Semi-finals – 1968 |
| CAF Confederation Cup | Preliminary round exits – 2010 |
| CAF Cup | Quarter-finals – 1994, 1997 |
| African Cup Winner’s Cup | First-round exits- 1992, 2002 Second round exits – 1986 Quarter-final exits – 1988 Semi-finals exit – 1985 |
AFC Leopards football partners
AFC Leopards Kenya has secured exciting new partnerships for the 2024-25 season with MAFRO Sports, Sporty H2O, HPaysa, and News Trends. MAFRO Sports will be supplying the team with playing kits, while Sporty H2O ensures the players stay hydrated. On the other hand, HPaysa’s role is to provide financial backing as the media sponsor News Trends keeps the AFC Leopards’ fans updated with the latest news about the team’s performance.
AFC Leopards board of directors
| Position | Name |
| Chairman | Dan Shikanda |
| Secretary General | Gilbert Andugu |
| Treasurer | Oliver Napali Imbenzi |
| Committee Member | Diana Obbayi |
| Committee Member | Caroline Walusaga |
Transfer news
The latest AFC Leopards transfer news highlights the signing of the exceptional right-back Fredrick Alushula from Kariobangi Sharks on a free transfer. He joined on a two-year deal and he will be wearing the number 3 jersey. Alushula is the club’s second signing in the mid-season window after goalkeeper James Ssetuba from Kakamega Homeboyz was signed.
Stats and facts about AFC Leopards
AFC Leopards, one of Kenya’s top football clubs, was founded on March 12, 1964, as Abaluhya United Football Club. Popularly known as Ingwe, meaning Leopards in Luhya, the team has won 12 Kenyan Premier League titles, 10 Kenya Cups, and 5 CECAFA Club Championships. Their home ground is Nyayo National Stadium, which can hold up to 30,000 fans. For more information, fans can visit their official website at afcleopards.co.ke.
FAQs for AFC Leopards
What does AFC Leopard stand for?
AFC Leopards stands for Abaluhya Football Club, now known as Leopards Football Club, is a Kenyan professional soccer team located in Nairobi
How to join AFC Leopards?
To join AFC Leopards, you have the option of joining directly via any of their physical branches or registering by paying your yearly subscription of Ksh1200 for a new member and Ksh 1000 for renewals through their bank or pay bill number.
When did the AFC Leopards last win the Premier League?
AFC Leopards last won the KPL title in 1998 but they last won the FKF Cup in 2017. The team is striving to add more championship titles but have struggled for silverware.
Where is AFC Leopards located?
The AFC Leopards are located in Nairobi with their home ground being the Nyayo National Stadium which hosts many national events and international fixtures also.
Conclusion
Exciting AFC Leopards fixtures are around the corner, including an upcoming clash with Kakamega Homeboyz on March 29, 2025. Supporters can be able to catch live updates, match highlights, and final scores through the official club channels and other media outlets like the AFC Leopards Facebook page. With every game played, this strong team continues to show determination, keeping the spirit of AFC Leopards alive.