Boniface Ambani's 'Starting XI' for AFC Leopards

AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani.

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AFC Leopards chairman aspirant Bonface Ambani.

Boniface Ambani's 'Starting XI' for AFC Leopards

Stephen Awino 14:57 - 29.06.2025

Former AFC Leopards striker Boniface Ambani has unveiled a bold 11-point reform plan for his candidacy bid.

Former AFC Leopards and Harambee Stars striker Boniface Ambani has unveiled a bold 11-point action plan in his candidacy bid for the club’s upcoming elections.

Ambani is promising a bold turnaround strategy to restore one of Kenya’s most iconic football institutions.

At a well-attended manifesto launch on Thursday at the KCB Simba Auditorium in Upper Hill, Nairobi, Ambani unveiled his reform agenda titled "#IPOSIKU"

With elections set for Sunday, June 29, Ambani’s message has energized a fan base eager for change and stability after years of administrative and sporting uncertainty.

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Ambani's 11-point Action plan

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AFC Leopards aspirant Boniface Ambani

Boniface Ambani introduced his 11-point plan, dubbed the “Starting XI,” which outlines a comprehensive strategy to modernize the club’s operations, elevate performance standards, and re-engage its vast supporter base.

The manifesto centers on four strategic pillars of modernizing the club’s brand, developing long-neglected infrastructure, enhancing fan and branch engagement, and establishing sound financial systems.

Among the AFC Leopards chairman hopeful's proposals are forming a competent and accountable leadership team to strengthen ties with governing bodies like the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and FIFA.

Ambani further emphasized the need to build proper training grounds and professional club offices, and ensure that all development projects operate under transparent and audited processes.

Ambani promised to diversify revenue streams through enhanced merchandise sales, revamped ticketing operations, and a near-complete kit sponsorship deal.

In addition, his administration would create a club-funded medical fund to support players with career-threatening injuries, involve club legends in mentorship and development programs, and establish new departments for legal, marketing, and monitoring purposes.

Reforming the club’s constitution, training staff to build institutional knowledge, and including fans in key decision-making processes also form part of his extensive blueprint for change.

Ambani spoke passionately about giving the club back to its rightful owners—the fans—by promoting integrity, professionalism, and inclusion at every level.

“AFC Leopards has a rich history, but we must address the challenges that have eroded public and stakeholder confidence,” he stated as quoted by Standard Digital.

“This is the time to reset the club’s direction. Through IPOSIKU, we will revive the soul of this club and return it to the people.”

Race Heats Up

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AFC Leopards chairman hopeful Boniface Ambani

Support for his candidacy is already mounting as Athanus Obango Obala, FKF’s Head of Projects and National Teams and Ambani’s former teammate, praised his commitment, stating that Ambani’s passion for the club is unmatched and he is the right man for the job.

Former club CEO Ronald Namai also endorsed him, encouraging fans to vote for someone they can trust to safeguard the club’s legacy and future.

As AFC Leopards prepares to elect new leadership to replace Dan Shikanda’s outgoing administration, Ambani’s “Starting XI” manifesto has become the focal point of debate.

he question now is whether this vision will be embraced at the ballot and spark the long-awaited resurgence of Ingwe

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