This archive report was first published on 18 July 2019.
Kenyan Premier League title has eluded AFC Leopards for two decades, a period during which their perennial rivals Gor Mahia have found their footing both locally and in Africa.
Former coach Sunday Kayuni, who guided the team to their last league title in 1998, believes the team's troubles are self-inflicted.
Speaking to Standard Sports in an interview published on July 18, 2019, Kayuni said, "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."
He further noted that the team's high coaches' turnover and instability in the playing unit have contributed to their struggles.
"How many coaches have they hired since I won them the league? What about the number of players they have released and signed each season? In football, results don't come overnight, it takes time to form a winning team," Kayuni said.
He also praised Gor Mahia for their stability, saying, "Gor are doing well because their squad has been together for a long time, making the work for any coach coming there easy."
