President William Ruto on Sunday donated 10 million Kes to AFC Leopards during its 60th anniversary celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium.

Speaking during the celebrations, Ruto lauded Leopards as an integral part of the country's sports heritage, alongside Gor Mahia and Shabana.

On his part, Prime Cabinet Minister Musalia Mudavadi contributed Kes 1 million, while Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba donated Kes 2 million.

Additional contributions came from the Nairobi and Bungoma governors, each offering Kes 2 million and Kes 1 million, respectively. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna also contributed Kes 250,000.

The celebration lasted two days, starting on March 23, and featured various events, including a match against Spanish fourth-division team AE Ramassa.

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PHOTO | COURTESY: AFC Leopards fans at Nyayo Stadium

Despite Ramassa's early lead, Leopards, with a squad comprising recent players and legends like Bernard Mang'oli, Charles Okwemba, and Ezekiel Odera, staged a thrilling comeback to win 4-3.

The festivities also included a draw between the Leopards' ladies team and the Gor Mahia queens, a 1-1 result in the senior team's Mashemeji Derby clash against Gor Mahia, and a similar draw against Shabana FC.

Under the leadership of Chairman Dan Shikanda and a dedicated team, the event, which also featured a cultural Luhyia night, was a testament to the club's enduring legacy and community support.

Despite a 26-year league title drought, Head Coach Tomas Trucha and his squad are determined to end the wait by topping the league next season and aiming for the FKF Cup to secure a spot in the CAF Confederations Cup, a feat last achieved in 2018.