Ingwe Fan is proud to note that MichezoAfrika carried a story about the fanzine on its website.
The Club of Leopards Active and Wise Supporters (CLAWS) on Thursday the 21st of July announced the release of Issue 2 of the INGWE FAN fanzine. Retailing at ksh 300/- per copy, the 48 page magazine is a derby special edition and is titled ‘Kenya’s El Classico’.
Branded a collectors item, the magazine features facts figures and statistics on the Gor Mahia vs AFC Leopards Matches since 1968. Emmanuel Mketu the magazine editor while speaking to ingwefans.com said that the magazine was a good read for fans of both Gor mahia and AFC Leopards. “For the new generation fans who wants to have the history of this teams since 1968 then you’ve got to get yourself a copy” he said.
The magazine has a list of all chairmen that have led leopards since 1964 on page 5. Page 6 has an exclusive interview with Remi Mudi chairman of the team’s Kawangware branch. On page 8, there is the gaffer where the reaction of fans to Nick Yakhama’s comments about winning the league are featured. Page 11 carries an interview of one Laurent Fabrice Tumba while page 30 is another profile this time from the hall of fame for Jonathan Niva. The magazine ends with a Home and Away section where an in-depth analysis of leopards last six league matches is given.
It is however the special feature on El Clasico that will capture the imagination of many readers. On page 17, is a comparison of the Kenyan derby to Spanish, Real Madrid vs Barcelona. Pages 19 and 20 have a brief history of Gor-Mahia. Pages 21, 22 and 23 features the Double Cross; players who have played for both Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards. On page 25-28, find statistics and all the goal scorers including final score lines of all matches ever played between the two teams. This is further tabulated on page 38 where Sammy Onyango Jogoo is listed as the top scorer of matches between the two teams with six goals. Wilberforce Mulamba of Leopards comes in second with four goals. Under the unforgettable thrillers six best matches between the two teams are reviewed including the inaugural match in 1968 and the only Hat trick match in 1975.
The magazine is on sale at all ticket masters selling booths ahead of the derby. Copies will also be sold at the venue, Nyayo National stadium.
After the match, Individuals who will still want to get copies of the same. Will have to send a request via e-mail to magazine@ingwefans.com or claws@ingwefans.com. Samuel Eyinda, a Trustee of the CLAWS Trust has encouraged members of the trust and fans from both teams to purchase copies of the magazine.
“Most fans really do not understand the history of this two teams. Having this magazine if you are a team of either side is a huge step towards understanding the team you support.” He said. He at the same time confided that the TRUST hopes to mould the magazine project into an income generator.
“The trust has huge plans for the team but we need funds to operate. We believe that if we got the necessary support from our members, Leopards fans at large, corporates and our Executive Office then we can push the project into profitability for the benefit of the trust and by extension the team” He said. “The Trust Currently relies on good will donations from amongst it’s Eleven Trustees and monthly contributions from it’s just under 100 members. “ He added.
Branded a collectors item, the magazine features facts figures and statistics on the Gor Mahia vs AFC Leopards Matches since 1968. Emmanuel Mketu the magazine editor while speaking to ingwefans.com said that the magazine was a good read for fans of both Gor mahia and AFC Leopards. “For the new generation fans who wants to have the history of this teams since 1968 then you’ve got to get yourself a copy” he said.
The magazine has a list of all chairmen that have led leopards since 1964 on page 5. Page 6 has an exclusive interview with Remi Mudi chairman of the team’s Kawangware branch. On page 8, there is the gaffer where the reaction of fans to Nick Yakhama’s comments about winning the league are featured. Page 11 carries an interview of one Laurent Fabrice Tumba while page 30 is another profile this time from the hall of fame for Jonathan Niva. The magazine ends with a Home and Away section where an in-depth analysis of leopards last six league matches is given.
It is however the special feature on El Clasico that will capture the imagination of many readers. On page 17, is a comparison of the Kenyan derby to Spanish, Real Madrid vs Barcelona. Pages 19 and 20 have a brief history of Gor-Mahia. Pages 21, 22 and 23 features the Double Cross; players who have played for both Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards. On page 25-28, find statistics and all the goal scorers including final score lines of all matches ever played between the two teams. This is further tabulated on page 38 where Sammy Onyango Jogoo is listed as the top scorer of matches between the two teams with six goals. Wilberforce Mulamba of Leopards comes in second with four goals. Under the unforgettable thrillers six best matches between the two teams are reviewed including the inaugural match in 1968 and the only Hat trick match in 1975.
The magazine is on sale at all ticket masters selling booths ahead of the derby. Copies will also be sold at the venue, Nyayo National stadium.
After the match, Individuals who will still want to get copies of the same. Will have to send a request via e-mail to magazine@ingwefans.com or claws@ingwefans.com. Samuel Eyinda, a Trustee of the CLAWS Trust has encouraged members of the trust and fans from both teams to purchase copies of the magazine.
“Most fans really do not understand the history of this two teams. Having this magazine if you are a team of either side is a huge step towards understanding the team you support.” He said. He at the same time confided that the TRUST hopes to mould the magazine project into an income generator.
“The trust has huge plans for the team but we need funds to operate. We believe that if we got the necessary support from our members, Leopards fans at large, corporates and our Executive Office then we can push the project into profitability for the benefit of the trust and by extension the team” He said. “The Trust Currently relies on good will donations from amongst it’s Eleven Trustees and monthly contributions from it’s just under 100 members. “ He added.
Futaa also covered the release in a report by Claudia Ekai.
According to ingwefans.com, The Club of Leopards Active and Wise Supporters (CLAWS) on Thursday the 21st of July announced the release of Issue 2 of the INGWE FAN fanzine. Retailing at ksh 300/- per copy, the 48 page magazine is a derby special edition and is titled ‘Kenya’s El Classico’.
Branded a collectors item, the magazine features facts figures and statistics on the Gor Mahia vs AFC Leopards Matches since 1968. Emmanuel Mketu the magazine editor while speaking to ingwefans.com said that the magazine was a good read for fans of both Gor mahia and AFC Leopards. “For the new generation fans who wants to have the history of this teams since 1968 then you’ve got to get yourself a copy” He said.
The magazine is on sale at all ticket masters selling booths ahead of the derby. Copies will also be sold at the venue, Nyayo National stadium. After the match, Individuals who will still want to get copies of the same. Will have to send a request via e-mail to either magazine@ingwefans.com or claws@ingwefans.com Samuel Eyinda, a Trustee of the CLAWS Trust has encouraged members of the trust and fans from both teams to purchase copies of the magazine.
“Most fans really do not understand the history of this two teams. Having this magazine if you are a team of either side is a huge step towards understanding the team you support.” he said.
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