Twelve-time Kenya Premier League champions AFC Leopards are bringing the heat to Bungoma County as the club’s U-45 branch prepares to host the second edition of the AFC Leopards Awards Gala and Cultural Week. Set to run from July 21 to 26, the event will celebrate Ingwe’s football excellence, rich culture, and loyal fanbase.
Highlights
- Gala and Cultural Week set for July 21–26 in Bungoma
- Theme: “Our Culture, Our Pride: Showcasing Kenya Through Football and Cuisine”
- Awards include Player of the Season, Legends Recognition, and Fan of the Year
- Event to feature youth tournaments, cultural showcases, and food exhibitions
- Organised by AFC Leopards U-45 branch with support from Bungoma County
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AFC Leopards’ U-45 branch is gearing up for a historic week in Bungoma as it prepares to host the second edition of its annual Awards Gala and Cultural Week. The event aims to honour top players, recognise passionate fans, and celebrate the club’s heritage through music, dance, food, and football.
The week will culminate in a grand awards gala, where categories like Player of the Season, Players’ Player, Emerging Star, and Legends Recognition will be highlighted. Fans and branch members will also be recognised with awards such as Fan of the Year and Branch of the Year.
Under the theme “Our Culture, Our Pride,” the event will feature traditional performances, storytelling, local cuisine displays, and a football tournament for youth teams across counties. A tree-planting drive and community engagement activities will also run alongside the main events.
The event is being organised by the U-45 branch under Olympia Musonye, with the full backing of AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda and Bungoma County Government. Tickets are available through Big Brother Events, with regular access starting at KSh 300 and VIP tickets at KSh 3,000.
Building on the success of last year’s gala in Nairobi, this year’s edition in Bungoma promises a wider reach, greater fan involvement, and deeper cultural integration. It represents AFC Leopards’ continued evolution—not just as a football powerhouse, but as a cultural and community leader
As AFC Leopards bring football and culture to the heart of Bungoma, one thing is clear—Ingwe is more than a club, it’s a movement.
