Duncan Otieno a former AFC leopards Captain- makes a comeback to the Den from Nkana Fc Zambia.
The former leopard’s captain Duncan Otieno- captain fantastic has rejoined the club of his choice, the club that honed his professional skills. To the newcomers, Duncan is not a new player to the club. He was the captain the last time leopards beat Gor Mahia at Kasarani. Yesterday the club on their official social media handles said that,
” We’re pleased to announce the signing of defensive midfielder Duncan Otieno from Zambian Super League Champions Nkana FC. Duncan joins us on a 2-year contract”
This was good news to the diehard legions of the leopards. In the last season, the leopard had the meanest defense in the entire league. The acquisition of the service of the prolific midfielder will bolster the defense more than last season as the leopard is chasing its first premier league trophy in 22 years.
The last time leopards won the league many of its energetic followers were not yet free from their parent’s tutelage. They have grown, followed the club, supported the club but have not tested how winning the premier league feels.
It becomes a dream, a chased dream, but when you speaking to them, many opine that season 2020/2021 is a leopards season. To begin with, from the first five matches, well-oiled leopards should be able to cruise past their opponent without struggle or difficulties.
Speaking to www.goodmorningkenya.com news, the former captain said, ” I am extremely happy to be back at the den. Leopard is a great club, I have been away for 2 seasons and the experience I have gained will definitely help me push leopards to the summit of the premier league.
I feel the agony of fans, their pressure, and desire to turn the fortunes of the club around. I am here to do it for them, play for the club, win matches and lift the premier league trophy for the community of leopard’s supporters. This is my goal “, said Duncan.
The other player who the club has acquired their services include,
Peter Thiongo is a speedy winger who has the ability to tantalize his opponents leaving them gasping for air as he fires past them with the ball. The team is now ready for the coming season and it is just a matter of time before the game begins.
