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Coronavirus: AFC Leopards thank government for bailing out players

AFC Leopards have hailed the government for their timely move to boost Kenyan Premier League (KPL) players during the difficult times occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic.

On Saturday, Ingwe and 2009 champions Sofapaka were among the first top-tier teams who received a batch from the stimulus stipend.

The Ministry of Sports through Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Amina Mohamed announced Sh20 million had been released from the Sports Fund to help players amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

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And on Saturday, May 30, the Sports Ministry confirmed Batoto ba Mungu and Ingwe had received their share for the first month, alongside Kisumu All-Stars and Zoo Kericho.