This archive report was first published on 16 July 2019.
Former AFC Leopards coach Sunday Kayuni has been in Rwanda as a Cecafa Kagame Cup technical advisor since July 16, 2019, when he was seen following proceedings during the Cecafa Kagame Cup quarterfinal match between holders Azam and TP Mazembe at Kigali, Rwanda.
Speaking to Standard Sports, Kayuni revealed the reasons behind the team's two-decade league title drought, citing leadership wrangles, high coaches' turnover, and instability in the playing unit.
"Who told you I cursed AFC Leopards? Honestly speaking, I think AFC are creators of their own problems. Stability on and off the pitch is a key factor in any successful club," Kayuni said.
He added, "Leopards is a very big brand in Africa, but unfortunately its handlers are misusing it. They should be competing for trophies with Gor Mahia, but not fighting to avoid relegation. Gor are doing well because their squad has been together for a long time, making the work for any coach coming there easy."
According to Kayuni, the team's troubles are self-inflicted, and he nearly resigned just after conducting his first training session in 1998 due to the team's instability.
