K. TeyaAFC Leopards appoint new coach
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Leopards’ next match is against Bandari FC, who also parted ways with their head coach.
AFC Leopards have confirmed the appointment of Czech coach Tomas Trucha as their head coach. Trucha takes over from Tom Juma.
Juma, who was appointed head coach in July, was relieved of his duties on Monday after the Mashemeji Derby loss to Gor Mahia a week ago. In the six games that he had been in charge of, the Leopards drew four and lost one. They are currently second-last in the log with four points.
Ingwe have now confirmed the appointment of Trucha. He is making a comeback after a short stint in 2020. He was in charge of the Leopards for just over a month towards the end of 2020 before leaving in a huff, citing threats to his life and that of his agent from a section of Leopards fans.
“AFC Leopards Sports Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Tomas Trucha as head coach for two football seasons (2023/2024 and 2024/2025). Tomas Trucha, a Czech national, is the holder of a UEFA Pro license. He was, until recently, head coach of Kelantan United in Malaysia,” read a statement from the AFC Leopards signed by club Secretary General Gilbert Andugu in part.
“This is hi second stint with AFC Leopards SC after being here for a short period in the year 2020. We wish them the best of luck as they take over their new roles at the club.".
Apart from Juma, goalkeeper's trainer Lawrence Webo and physiotherapist Bonaventure Odire have also left the club. Webo has been succeeded by Haggai Azande. Former club captain Bernard Mang’oli has also returned to the club as team manager.
Leopards’ next match is against Bandari FC, who also parted ways with their head coach. Veteran coach Twahir Muhiddin was axed, and his place was taken by John Baraza as interim coach.
