The quest for the 14th league title begins today as AFC Leopards open their campaign against Kariobangi Sharks at the Machakos County Stadium.

Assistant coach Marko Vasiljevicwho arrived in the country on Saturday will take charge of the team assisted by Tom Juma and Lawrence Webo.

Team News:

Robinson Kamura has been named as the club’s captain for the new season and will be assisted by Isaac Oduro.

Out:

Musa Saad (Knee)

Eric Ndayishimiye (Not yet cleared to play)

Vincent Oburu(Shoulder

Download Press Release :  Observations on 2018 Season;  by Club Secretary General

The semifinal of the FKF SportPesa Shield slated for this weekend at the Kenyatta Stadium Machakos  will now be staged at the MISC Kasarani on Sunday 23rd September 2018.

Leopards were due to face Sofapaka in Machakos however, in  a Communique yesterday, FKF  confirmed that the match will be played at the Kasarani Stadium. The matvh will be  live on free to air television Y254.

2017 runners-up Kariobangi Sharks will kick start the day against Ulinzi Stars starting 1 pm before paving way for defending champions AFC Leopards against  Sofapaka at 3.15 pm.

AFC Leopards will be hoping to bounce back from the midweek defeat to Kariobangi Sharks in the Kenya Premier League and hope to reach  the finals of the Shied Cup two years in a row. 

Rodolfo Zapata charges sailed in to the cup semis after an easy 4-1 win over Police FC while Sofapaka saw off Tusker FC 2-1 to set up a clash with ingwe.

AFC Leopards registered a 2-1 win over Posta Rangers in a  Kenyan Premier League fixture played at Kenyatta Stadium on September 15th, 2018 

Brace hero Alex Orotomal put Leopards in front in the 14th minute when he rose high to head in after a fine cross from Brian Marita. Posta Rangers first real chance came in the 21st minute but skipper Jerry Santos failed to convert from close range.

It was until the 32nd minute that Postal Rangers levelled the matters from Gershon Likono who slotted past goal keeper Ezekiel Owade after a defensive lapse the Leopards defense.

The game went in to the break level with the visitors being dominant in the latter stages of the first half. In the second half Leopards were the better side and this was evident through Oburu’s 55th minute shot from outside the box which flew wide after Brian Marita beat Titus Achesa to deliver a cross that Oburu sent out.

The game looked like it was destined for a draw despite AFC Leopards dominance but Alex Orotomal grabbed his second in the 85th minute after hard work from the left flank firing a  fierce shot from outside the box which the Postal Rangers shot stopper failed to deal with.

Leopards held on to win the game grabbing the maximum three points, the win ensures that Leopards cement third position on the log with 51 points from 30 rounds.

 Rodolfo Zapata men will now embark on preparations for the next league match against Kariobangi Sharks on Tuesday 18th September before gearing up for the Shield Cup semifinal against Sofapaka FC 5 days later in Machakos.

AFC Leopards XI: Owade Ezekiel, Marita Brian, Lukooya Baker, Otieno Duncan, Kibwage Micheal, Tsuma Said, Isuzza Whyvonne (Mainge Yusuf.), Mukangula Eugene, Seda Edward (Mavisi Victor), Orotomal Alex, Oburu Vincent (Omondi Ray,)

Unused subs: Mukolwe Edwin, Abwao Marcus, Senaji Clyde, Majid Victor.