Rwanda international Arthur Gitego insists AFC Leopards have all the attributes to challenge for the top prizes in Kenya. Gitego scored a brace in Leopards’ 3-1 win over Compel FC on Saturday, April 27, hence sending his side into the semifinals of Mozzart Bet Cup where they will face Kenya Police in May. The former Marines striker has been in fine former since joining Leopards in January but he insists he is not done scoring enough to help his club to win the cup. ALSO READ: Gitego hits brace for Leopards, Kagame scores for Oldham We want to win the tournament, and it will give us motivation to work hard because we will be playing with a target. It would be the first time for many of us, and it would mean so much,” said Gitego. ALSO READ: Gitego dreaming of move to Europe “It is tough but we have to challenge ourselves to win more games. We need to take one game at time and, if we reach at the final, we will be more than ready,” he added ALSO READ: Gitego in Kenya ahead of AFC Leopards medical The win for AFC Leopards sees them get to the domestic cup semis for the second year running, and now hold a decent opportunity at claiming silverware for the first time since 2017. According to Gitego, winning the cup is not only his personal target but also a collective goal. My personal target is to keep on helping my team by scoring goals, which would boost my chances of winning cup.” Gitego, 22, previously played for Heroes FC, Kiyovu Sports and Gicumbi FC. He was playing for Marines FC until Kenyan powerhouse AFC Leopards signed him early in February. Before moving to Kenya, the striker scored 16 goals during his one-year-and-a-half spell at with the Rubavu-based club.
