AFC Leopards

 Abaluhya Football Club, famously known as the AFC Leopards or rather Ingwe to its adoring fans is one of the most successful and oldest clubs in the Kenyan Premier League. Since its formation in 1964, AFC Leopards has been a joy to watch with its mesmerizing style of play, which has been the basis of its 13 league titles, a feat only bettered by its arch-rival Gor Mahia. This amazing club has been a major powerhouse in Kenyan football and is said to be full of potential of becoming one of the best clubs in the African continent.

Deeply-Rooted Quality Football

Even though AFC Leopards is not yet close to the calibre of amazing world football clubs such as F.C Barcelona or Ajax Amsterdam, which are known for their top-notch quality football, it is a club that is known for its tradition of playing football of the highest quality. This brand of football and its mission of elevating itself as a closely-knit community football club has been the main driving force in the history of AFC Leopards. Originally formed with its main background in Western Kenya, AFC Leopards has been for many years based in the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi. Its home stadium of Nyayo Stadium, which is a 30,000 seat capacity, has always brought joy to its adoring football fans every other weekend. It is the acts and loyalty of the club's adoring fans that have been the main force behind the large interests that the club draw not only in Kenya but also in the entire African continent, as well as the whole world.

The Most Successful Decade

Without doubt, AFC Leopards was the most successful club in the 1980s in the Kenyan Premier League. It won an unprecedented 6 titles in a decade that was the club's best. This was after winning another five titles in the 1960s and the 70s. These successful periods were followed by a trophy drought decade in the 1990s when the club won only two league titles, contrary to the club's performance in previous years. However, the darkest moment in the club's rich history came in 2008 when AFC Leopards had to play in the lower tier of Kenyan football after being relegated.

Cup Competitions

In terms of African Cup Competitions, AFC Leopards has not been successful in lifting the trophy. The club's furthest advance in the tournament was the semi-final exit some 25 years ago. This failure on the big stage has been a lingering dark moment in the club’s rich history with consolation coming in other cup competitions within Kenyan football.

Management Difficulties

As one of the known community-based football clubs in Kenya, AFC Leopards have faced numerous off-field problems in its long history. These problems do revolve around boardroom squabbles, which have led to numerous resignations of both board directors and other club officials. Perhaps, these squabbles are a result of lack of proper management within the club’s managerial structures. All in all, the love of the fans for their dear club has been the main tying bond that has enabled the club to stand the test of time and experience its level of success.