U45 Unit Branch Sponsors Ingwe Awards Gala
By Fred Maingi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon Musalia Mudavadi has urged AFC Leopards branches countrywide to emulate U45 Unit branch Resilience and Passion in supporting the club. Mudavadi lauded the branch for Sponsoring AFC s Award Gala which he noted will inspire the players to pull up their socks.
During the colorful occasion held at the prestigious Maa Hotel & suites, the club honored the Season’s Best with Five Prestigious Awards courtesy of the U45 Unit Branch.
The branch under its Chairman Olympia Musonye organized the first-ever Event to recognize Fans, Players, and Branches.
During the occasion graced by the entire AFC Leopards executives led by patron Alex Muteshi and club Chairman Daniel Shikanda among others, unveiled four new players. The new signings who received thunderous cheers included Julius Masaba, Sidney Lokale, Peter Anyang and Samuel Semo.
In his speech, Mudavadi urged the club to revive its glorious past. He committed to attending more matches and encouraged the club’s 83 branches to emulate the example set by the U45 Unit Branch.
“I want to assure you that I will try and attend more matches this season,” said Mudavadi. “I also want to assure you that I will personally initiate a follow-up on the parcel of land given to you by the government and ensure that the small issue remaining is resolved.”
Mudavadi emphasized the need for the club to transition from its traditional management style to a more corporate approach. “This young branch (U45 Unit Branch) has shown us that we can do things in an organized manner. I urge the club’s executive office to fast-track the process of making the club corporate so that the dreams of fans, management, and players are realized.”
The U45 Unit Branch organized the event to recognize the contributions of players, fans, and branches throughout a season marked by ups and downs.
U45 Unit Boss(Olympia Musonye) expressed the branch commitment to transforming the club through resource mobilisation and expand its support base beyond the Luhya community.