A better and successful AFC Leopards is all I dream of everyday, We can do it-Robert Situma SG aspirant
All Footballers Confederation Leopards Sports Club otherwise known as AFC leopards is the oldest club currently taking part in KPL.
The club was formed on 12th March 1964 after several clubs in the vast Mulembe nation amalgamated to form Abaluhya Football club.
The main aim for the formation of the club was to ensure luhya unity through soccer. The club boasts of footballing greats like Elijah Lidonde,
Joe Kadenge, Noah Wanyama aka Land Mawe father to footballing duo of Mariga and Wanyama Victor among others.
Of late the club has had some turbulence in so far as leadership and financial issues are concerned. The club last won the KPL trophy in 1998 which is a big concern even as the club goes into election late this month.
AFC Leopards to hold third elections under the new sports acts rules.
Afc leopards held its first elections under yhe new sports act rules in 2016 where Dan Mule was elected its first chairman together with Oscar Igaida as SG and Oliver Napali as treasurer. In 2019 former club player Dan Shikanda was given the mantle to lead the club from 2019 to date.
On June 27th, the club goes into its general election once again where three position shall be contested.
The position of Chairman has attracted incumbent Dan Shikanda and long time club supporter and former CeO Ronald Namai.
The position of treasurer will be contested between former treasurer Oliver Napali and incumbent Maurice Chichi.
It is however the position of club secreatary that has attracted city businessman Tony Omusina popularly known as director, Mombasa based business mogul Gilbert Andugu and Long time club supporter and Nairobi County government HR manager Robert Situma aka Omusawa Nanyende Original.
“We can make AFC leopards great again, we don’t need rocket science to turn our club around. We must take deliberate steps towards the change that we yearn for, as your next SG Iam ready and willing to play my part in bringing about that change” Situma Robert.
Robert Situma while speaking to Kawangware branch members Situma enumerated a four point agenda which he intends to implement in his quest i turning around the club.
The points are….
1)Management pillar: As club SG Situma is promising to help provide a conducive atmosphere for the staff at the club to ensure they deliver.
“Our club is crying for transparency in its dealings, as your SG I will ensure timely communication of club matters and Iam upto the task, I have been around for some time and I know what is ailing our club, niko na suluhu” Situma told Kawangware branch.
Player recruitment regime must be relooked at.-Situma.
Mr Situma decried the lack of sound players and coaches recruitment regime
“Under my leadership, I will give sound direction on how players and coaches are hired. It serves no purpose giving a player a 2year contract, the player is not even among our first eleven then release him 6 month into the contract. The dropped player is agrieved then goes to FIfa which has now led our club into the current Fifa sanctions. This must change! We must sign foreign players who have exceptional talent that we cannot get locally. We must go back to our roots and scout for talent across our country as opposed to signing foreigners who have become a big liability to the club. Our club history of producing exceptional players must be upheld” said Sutuma.
2. Commercial pillar-Under this, Sutuma is envisioning an open door policy in which tenders and procurements are done above board.
” Under my tenure we shall explore all avenues which will bring income to the club.We shall liberalise the club merchandise and ensure we reap maximum returns to our club” added Situma.
3. Communal Pillar: Under communal pillar Situma is promising a vibrant member recruitment drive in line with the founders dream of uniting the club. CSR’s aimed at incalcating the clubs rich history will be among the things Situma is promising
“Growing up, we were looking upto Kadenge, Mulamba etc etc. We must return back to our roots where our club was the most loved and admired in East and Central Africa” Situma.
4. Youth/soccer academy development.
While speaking in Kawangware, Situma promised an elaborate youth team development policy which will act as feeder team to the senior team.
“AFC should be playing in the ranks of TP Mazembe, Al Ahhly, Raja Cassablanca, Asec Mimosa among other African soccer giants. To achieve this we must have our own breeding ground which shall enable us produce many other Shijenjes and sell them to Europe. As yoyr SG I dont want a scenario where AFC is selling players locally, our league should be in Europe.
As days tick by Situma has intensified his vote hunting mission across the nation.
“Iam tried and tested, Iam battle hardened, I have seen the lows and highs in AFC leopards Iam requesting Ingwe faithfuls to trust me with the honor of serving you as the next Ingwe SG.
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