Squad shake-up on the horizon as Leopards bid to end title hoodoo

AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani says a squad shake-up is inevitable if the big cats are to finally end their title hoodoo that has stretched to 28 years.

The former Leopards sharp shooter, now serving as club president suggested that the 12-time league champions must strengthen to be able to lift the gong next term.

“For us to be able to make additions…then it means we will be forced to release some players. Because if you say you sign without dropping then this will impact negatively to our wage bill and so I would like to ask all of you to support us,” he said. “When we release players please let’s all understand that it’s not our wish but some things must happen in order to pave way for another thing to happen.”

Ingwe finished second behind arch-rivals Gor Mahia in the just concluded season and Ambani is calling upon fans to keep pushing them to success.

Ambani has also hailed the role of the 12^th man, for driving the team on, last term, and he hopes they can replicate the success in the new season.

 “If we continue with that spirit I believe we are going to build the strongest team of players and fans as well. I am sure we have the largest fan support base which even reflects in the stadium which is something very positive for us as Leopards.

“We have numbers in fans and we are encouraging you guys that even next season keep pushing us as we work hard to achieve our main goal which is winning the league,” Ambani added.