AFC Leopards to lose key players during transfer window period

AFC Leopards captain Marvin Nabwire and midfielder Daniel Musamali are on the verge of leaving their paymasters for fast-rising Police FC.

The two were recently involved in the National Police Service (NPS) recruiting exercise, and they have been absorbed according to reports.

“It is just a matter of time before Marvin and Musamali leave us,” a source close to Ingwe said.

The 2021-22 season has been full of ups and downs for the 13 times Kenyan champions, AFC Leopards.

At the beginning of the season, close to 14 first-team players decamped Ingwe for other FKF Premier League clubs but a quick fix by head coach Patrick Aussems ensured that the team, most of the youth team graduates, were assembled and registered just in time for League assignments.

Nabwire is the current captain after Isaac Kipyegon left for Tusker FC on the deadline day of the transfer window.

Vice captains Benjamin Ochan and Elvis Rupia also left the club after declining to renew their contracts.

Rupia went on to sign for the Police and even scored against his paymasters in a 1-1 draw at the Nyayo Stadium in a Kenya Premier League fixture.

Musamali on the other hand rejoined his parent club after a successful loan spell at Nzoia Sugar FC.

The fast-rising Police FC have in the recent past been luring players to sign for them, promising to give them permanent jobs in the service.

Back in 2017, AFC Leopards lost Benard Ongoma to Ulinzi Stars FC and the midfielder has become an important player for the 2010 league champions.

Police FC has been on a spending spree since its promotion to the top flight.

A good run in the National Super League ensured that they earned a playoff spot against Vihiga United, and they won the two-legged tie to secure Premier League promotion.

Dependable players like Musa Mohamed, Harun Shakava, Francis Kahata, Duke Abuya, Eric Juma, Elvis Rupia and Job Ochieng are some high profile names that have joined Sammy Pamzo Omollo’s side.

A 1-1 draw against AFC Leopards on March 20, ensured that they stayed 10th on the log. The two clubs will lock horns again this Sunday, April 3, at the Kasarani Stadium and there is a possibility that both Musamali and Marvin might miss the pressure cooker fixture.

Midfielder Eugene Mukangula is expected to take over the armband from Nabwire.

Mukangula has been in fine form this season scoring superb goals for his side, before being voted player of the month of February.