Dan Shikanda confirms AFC Leopards' election date
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Reading Time: 3min | Mon. 09.06.25. | 20:32
Shikanda also distanced himself from claims that he was behind any attempts to delay the polls
AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda has reaffirmed that the club will hold its elections on Sunday, 29 June, citing constitutional requirements that define his administration as a transitional committee with a three-year term.
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Speaking during the burial of club legend Patrick Shilasi, popularly known as Omar Bongo, Shikanda dismissed reports of Sports Registrar, Rose Wasike, postponing elections for another year.
“The club constitution indicates that we were a transit committee of three years, with the next office to be elected for four years in conformity with the Sports Act 2013,” said Shikanda.
He insisted that his mandate, which began in 2019, was never intended to last beyond three years. “Our term is only three years, and not four,” he stressed.
Despite serving for six years at the helm, Shikanda maintained that his administration is ready to hand over power, and urged club members to elect leaders who will elevate the club’s performance on and off the pitch.
“To our members who are eligible to vote, let’s elect people who will take the club to the next level. AFC must return to continental football as soon as possible,” he said.
Shikanda also distanced himself from claims that he was behind any attempts to delay the polls.
With the elections looming, former Leopards Commercial Director Enos Mutoka has thrown his hat in the ring, vowing to end the club’s trophy drought.
Leopards have not won any silverware since 2017 and have gone without a league title since 1998.
Mutoka has been actively campaigning and selling his manifesto to the Ingwe faithful in their branches.
He promises to establish a trophy-focused committee within the first 60 days of office, tasked with reviewing tactical and player development matters.
He also pledges to involve club legends in an advisory panel, improve player welfare, and upgrade pre-season training and nutrition standards.
On the other hand, former club CEO Ronald Namai is making bold pledges, including delivering four league titles in four years if elected chairman.
“What you’re going to ask from me is three points in every match. Leave the rest to me,” said Namai.
“I’ll provide quarterly updates on the team’s progress. In my first four years, I’ll ensure we win four league titles.”
Namai, who served as Leopards' CEO in 2016, believes strong leadership is key to reviving the 12-time league champions.
“The team’s success depends on the leadership. We’ll change how the club is governed to promote transparency, good governance, and ultimately, success,” he added.
Under Shikanda’s tenure, Leopards failed to secure any major trophies despite making seven changes in the head coach position.
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