Tom Juma has been appointed the new AFC Leopards head coach, to be assisted by former Wazito FC head coach Fred Ambani.
The club said Juma’s appointment follows his significant contributions as part of the coaching in previous seasons expressing confidence that the duo will assist the team scale to greater heights.
“AFC Leopards are pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Juma as the new head coach of the club.
“His appointment as head coach comes after his significant contributions as an integral part of the coaching staff in the previous seasons. Alongside him, the club is pleased to welcome Fred Ambani, who will serve as an assistant coach.
“The management is confident that this coaching duo will lead the team to greater heights in the upcoming season,” AFC Leopards announced.
Juma has played in 38 matches for Kenya’s national football team Harambee Stars. He served as amid-fielder for the team from 1995 to 2005.
He was once named the player of the year in Kenya in 2001 which prompted a move to Sweden.
He began his coaching career at the second-tier Kenyan Side Administrative Police in 2012.
Juma Joined AFC Leopards in 2017, where he served as an assistant before he was appointed the caretaker of the team after the team’s manager Dorian Marine was sacked.
His appointment comes weeks after the former AFC Leopard’s coach Patrick Aussems announced that he will not be renewing his contract with the club.
“For personal and private reasons, I will not be able to renew my contract with AFC Leopards! Thanks to my players, my staff, and the incredible fans for the last two years. I wish Ingwe all the best! Asante sana,” Aussems twitted.
