AFC Leopards winger pens down message to fans after Gor Mahia loss
By Collins Amanga, October 9, 2023
AFC Leopards‘ winger, Clifton Miheso, has extended a heartfelt apology to the club’s passionate fans following their recent defeat to Gor Mahia FC in the Mashemeji Derby.
This encounter marked a crucial fixture for both teams, as AFC Leopards aimed to secure back-to-back victories over their arch-rivals, Gor Mahia, following their previous season’s success. However, the result took a different turn.
AFC Leopards winless
AFC Leopards headed into the derby without a win in the current season, having faced five matches without securing a victory.
contrast, Gor Mahia, the defending champions, stood firm, with Benson Omala delivering a double that led to a 2-0 win.
This outcome was undoubtedly a bitter pill to swallow for AFC Leopards, causing them to slip into a precarious position in the league standings.
In light of this disappointing performance, CMiheso, who started for AFC Leopards against Gor Mahia, took to his social media account to express his remorse.
In his statement, Miheso acknowledged the pain of losing such an important match and emphasized the team’s commitment to ensuring that such setbacks do not recur.
AFC Leopards’ winger promise
He conveyed his gratitude to the loyal fans, recognizing their unwavering support, and promised to come back even stronger.
“I want to apologize for our performance in the derby game. It’s painful to lose, especially in such an important match. We know you deserve better, and we’ll work harder to make sure this doesn’t happen again. Your support means everything to us, and we promise to bounce back stronger,” he stated.
As the league takes a break, Miheso has received a call-up to the Harambee Stars squad, which is set to travel to Turkey for a friendly match against Russia.