Bungoma Governor Lusaka offers Masinde Muliro Stadium to troubled Leopards

AFC Leopards have been offered to use Masinde Muliro Stadium, Kanduyi in Bungoma, as their home ground, says Bungoma governor Ken Lusaka.

Lusaka has acknowledged the difficult condition Ingwe has faced due to the lack of their home venue, which can resonate well with Western region fans.

Like Nzoia Sugar FC, which have Sudi Stadium in Bungoma, Kenya Police FC, which has Police Sacco Stadium, and Shabana FC, which has Gusii Stadium, Ingwe should obtain their own home for home matches.

Leopards enjoy their stronghold fan base in Western Kenya, and Lusaka sees Nyayo Stadium as a Nairobi affair open for all.

“AFC (Leopards) needs to have an anchor and should be anchored somewhere as their home. You know Nairobi belongs to everyone, but just like Manchester United—Old Trafford Stadium—and Arsenal—Emirates Stadium—have where they call home.

We have now the newest stadium, which we are just completing by putting the canopy, and the VIP is just like Nyayo, if not better because we held here the Madaraka Day celebrations that require presidential standards," Lusaka said.

Lusaka has also backed Ingwe to stabilize under the corporate route plan in the pipeline under the corporate taskforce.

“I think the idea is good because a task force went around for ideas by recommendations.

“When you visit Tanzania to borrow a leaf from them, you are poised to improve your team's standards. Including the corporate and Sacco incorporation," Lusaka added.

According to the former national parliament speaker, it is impossible to see Leopards suffer financially, yet it has a massive following.

“One of the biggest challenges with teams not sponsored like AFC Leopards is that they must rely on borrowing, going round with a bowel to call for financial help even to the president for rescue, and we don’t want that. We want a strong financial base," Lusaka concluded.