Gotv Shield champions AFC Leopards will be playing their Confederation Cup at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega County.
Ingwe was given a node to play their first leg against Madagascar’s FOSA Juniors fc in the Confederation Cup after a two day Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) officials inspected the facility.
Leopards will host the first match on 9th February and the winners will proceed to group stages in the continental extravaganza.
Club chairman Dan Mule confirmed that the officials who inspected the facility for two days, were satisfied that the venue has the ability to host event, though a final report will be communicated.
“We are going to play in Western (Bukhungu Stadium) and its good news that CAF have given us permission because we have a lot of support from the area. The CAF inspectors were in Bukhungu on Monday and Tuesday, so we are just waiting for official report but all is positive,” Mule confirmed
Earlier there was uncertainty over the venue with reports indicating that AFC had opted for Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos due to lack of funds to facilitate a CAF inspector visit to the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County, but the chairman said that all is well now.
The development comes as good news to the club since they will enjoy home support the club commands a huge following.
The club has continued to fly high in their pre-season after beating visitors KCCA from Uganda 2-1 in a friendly match played on Wednesday afternoon at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.
New signings impressed for the Robert Matano coached side with Joseph Kuria opening the scoring after Marvin Nabwore provide a cross before another new blood in the team, Jeffery Odeny sealed the win five minutes from time after connecting a measured cross from Prince Arko.
This was AFC’s fourth successive pre-season win after registering wins against Gikambura FC, Bidco United and Thika United
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