AFC Leopards confirm signing keeper from Soy United

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Saturday, September 14, 2024
4:05 pm

Amanga Collins

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AFC Leopards have bolstered their squad with the signing of goalkeeper Samuel Mogaka from Soy United ahead of the resumption of the FKF Premier League.

Despite not being listed by the Football Kenya Federation in the final squad submission, the club has confirmed that Mogaka will feature in their plans for the upcoming season.

AFC Leopards announcement

The club announced that Mogaka has signed a one-year deal with the team.

“𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: Let’s welcome goalkeeper Samuel Mogaka to the AFC Leopards family. He joins us on a one-year contract from Division 1 side, Soy United,” read a statement from the club.

𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄

Let's welcome goalkeeper Samuel Mogaka to the AFC Leopards family who joins us on a one year contract from Division 1 side Lugari based Soy United.@betikaKe @azamtvtz #𝙊𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 #𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙒𝙀 pic.twitter.com/oToHd3OYLI
— AFC Leopards SC (@AFCLeopards) September 14, 2024

Mogaka’s arrival comes after the promotion of left-footed winger Elly Wafula from the junior team to the senior squad. Wafula, who has been a standout player for the AFC Leopards Cubs, also signed a one-year deal with the first team.

In addition, AFC Leopards made headlines during the transfer window by securing the services of attacker Ovella Ochieng.

Ovella had been without a club since leaving South Africa’s Richards Bay FC. His move follows Richards Bay FC’s transfer ban by FIFA due to financial disputes. Ovella joined as the club’s fifth major signing of the season.

The club has also signed Sydney Lokale (FC Saint Eloi Lupopo, Congo DRC), Peter Maker Mabok (Radnicki SM, Serbia), Julius Masaba (Kariobangi Sharks FC), and Samuel Semo Mbaja (Murang’a Seal FC).

Meanwhile, Kevin Kimani and Christopher Koloti are among the players who have left the club on loan deals.

AFC Leopards match

AFC Leopards will face Posta Rangers at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, as the FKF Premier League resumes. Head coach Thomas Trucha has expressed his respect for the Rangers, noting the strong connection between their coach and players.