AFC Leopards coach Patrick Aussems returns ahead of new season
By Peter Mulemi, August 23, 2022
AFC Leopards Patrick Aussems has confirmed that he will take charge of the team next season.
The 12-times Kenya champions had to finish the 2021/22 season without the Belgian after he flew to his native homeland two weeks before the end of the campaign.
On Tuesday, the former Simba tactician posted a photo of his passport with a caption,“Nairobi, I am coming … I can’t wait to be on the field, to work with my players and to see you, #INGWE fans, supporting us,”
Ingwe fans were left a worried lot after Aussems prematurely exited the club with the league still on and was later linked with a move to Kiyovu SC of Rwanda.
Kiyovu SC chairman posted a photo of him and Aussems and through a tweet, the Belgian quelled the rumours.
Leopards players reported for preseason training on July 27 with key players missing in action.
After landing a lucrative three-year sponsorship with gaming firm Betika, contracts of many of the players who had stayed away from the club were renewed.