President William Ruto marked the climax of AFC Leopards’ 60th-anniversary celebrations by donating Ksh 10 million to the club during the event held at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday.
The celebration spanned two days, starting from March 23, featuring various events, including a match against Spanish fourth division team AE Ramassa.
Highlighting the club’s storied position in the history books of Kenyan football, Ruto lauded Leopards as an integral part of the country’s sports heritage, alongside Gor Mahia and Shabana, the nation’s most beloved teams.
President Ruto was in the company of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba, Governors Sakaja Johnson (Nairobi), Ken Lusaka (Bungoma), Simba Arati (Kisii) and club officials.
“In the past six decades, local football has grown by leaps and bounds and AFC Leopards has been a dedicated participant of this glorious history. Watched an entertaining game between AFC Leopards and Ramasa FC of Spain to mark AFC’s 60th anniversary, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi,” noted President Ruto in a statement.
In the past six decades, local football has grown by leaps and bounds and AFC Leopards has been a dedicated participant of this glorious history.
Watched an entertaining game between AFC Leopards and Ramasa FC of Spain to mark AFC’s 60th anniversary, Nyayo National Stadium,… pic.twitter.com/Ke0s9K0nmO
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) March 24, 2024
In a generous show of support, Prime Cabinet Minister Musalia Mudavadi contributed Ksh 1 million, while Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba donated Ksh 2 million.
Additional contributions came from the Nairobi Governor and Bungoma Governor, each offering Ksh 2 million and 1 million, respectively. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was also not left out, earmarking his name on the list with Ksh 250,000.
The festivities also included a draw between Leopards’ ladies’ team and Gor Mahia queens, and a 1-1 result in the senior team’s Mashemeji Derby clash against Gor Mahia, as well as a similar draw against Shabana FC.
