AFC players at a past match. The club has confirmed two signings ahead of the next season. [Photo/barakafm.org] 13 times Kenya Premier League (KPL) Champions AFC Leopards have signed two foreign players ahead of the 2018 KPL season.
According to AFC Leopards chairman, Daniel Mule, the club has signed Ghanaian striker Prince Ako and Nigerian midfielder Henry Uche.
The two players have signed a one year contract each, with an option for extension depending on their performance next year.
“The two players have been training with us and Coach Robert Matano is happy with their input. We have signed them ahead of next season,” Ingwe chairman Dan Mule was quoted by goal.com.
The two join a host of other players who have already been signed by the 2017 Govt Shield champions ahead of next season.
Other players so far signed by Ingwe are Ezekiel Otuoma and Brian Marita who joined from relegated side Western Stima, Ezekiel Owade from Nakumatt FC, Wilson Anekeya from Thika United, Yusuf Mainge from Kakamega High School and Baker Alukoya from Soana FC in Uganda.
Apart from competing for domestic titles next year, AFC Leopards will represent Kenya in the CAF Confederation Cup.
The team will face Fosa Juniors of Madagascar in the preliminary round in March next year.
A win against Fosa Juniors will see AFC Leopards play against the winner between Cameroonian side Ngazi Sport, and Mauritania champions AS Port-Louis 2000 in the first round.