Happiness galore at Leopards as Ambani bags SJAK award
.jpg)
.jpg)
Reading Time: 2min | Wed. 14.01.26. | 16:37
"He's an inspiration to many ex-players who dream to at one time become coaches"- SJAK President Waindi
AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani has been named the Sports Journalist Association of Kenya (SJAK) Coach of the Month for December 2025.
Ambani guided Leopards to the top of the FKF Premier League after 14 rounds of the 2025-2026 season.
Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news
In the month, the ex-Leopards player guided Ingwe to three wins and a draw.
In fact, Ambani silenced his critics when he took the Mashemeji Derby bragging rights when they stunned favorites Gor Mahia 1-0.
Other wins included 2-1 win over Ulinzi Stars and a narrow 1-0 victory over Bidco United.
Ingwe only dropped points against defending champions Kenya Police when they shared points after a 0-0 stalemate.
.png)
Other nominees were National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) handball coach Bryan Mathews for helping his side to sit top of the Kenya Handball Federation league table by winning against Kisiwa National Polytechnic and Equity.
The 3x3 basketball team coach Zadock Adika was also on the mix after claiming bronze at the FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup 2025 in Madagascar.
Kenyan coach for the Africa Youth Championships, Victor Ng'ani was also nominated after guiding the squad onto to the top of table with four gold, two silver and four bronze medals.
Team Kenya coach to the 2025 Africa Youth Championships, Evans Owino was also nominated having overseen the national team's overall seventh finish in Angola.
DCI women volleyball head coach Patrick Sang was also nominated for thrusting his side onto the top of the league, ending 2025 in style following three wins against Nairobi Prisons, Kenyatta University and Young Spykers.
Catholic Monks Rugby head coach Simon Jawichire also joined the long list after guiding his side into winning all their three opening matches and onto sitting top of the second-tier standings with 15 points.
Ambani was all smiles as he received the monthly award: "I am thrilled to receive this award," said Ambani. "I am proud of my team's hard work and dedication. We are excited for what lies ahead in this New Year as we seek to challenge for the League title."
SJAK president James Waindi congratulated coach Ambani, saying, "This award recognizes coach Ambani's outstanding contribution to Kenyan football. He is an inspiration to many ex-players who dream to at one time become coaches, and we are honored to have him leading the charge at a big club like AFC Leopards."
