AFC Leopards are closing in on the signing of Kenyan striker Henry Atola Meja, with the 24-year-old already training with the club as Ingwe seek to bolster their attacking department.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMozzart Sport understands that the former AIK Fotboll forward is being considered for a return to the FKF Premier League, with the possibility of joining the Leopards as a free agent gathering momentum following his departure from the Swedish club.##NAJAVA_MECA_10105825##Meja became a free agent on September 1, 2026, after his five-year contract with AIK expired, bringing an end to his stay in Sweden, which began in September 2021.His potential arrival would address one of AFC Leopards' biggest concerns this season: a lack of goals. Ingwe have made a solid start defensively, conceding just once in six league matches, but their struggles at the opposite end of the pitch have been evident.The 12-time league champions have scored only four goals in six outings, with all their goals coming in two matches. The other four fixtures have ended in goalless draws, leaving the club in need of greater attacking efficiency.Mildred Cheche ecstatic after completing life-changing FIFA coaching courseMeja could provide the firepower they have been missing, having previously demonstrated his goalscoring ability in the Kenyan top flight during his time at Tusker FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_10105815##He joined the Brewers ahead of the 2020/21 campaign after attracting attention during the Cleophas Malala Super Cup tournament in Kakamega. He went on to enjoy an outstanding debut season, scoring 11 league goals to help Tusker win the FKF Premier League title while earning the Young Player of the Year award.His impressive performances earned him a move to Sweden, where he signed for AIK in September 2021. However, his career at the Solna-based club did not take off as expected, with limited first-team opportunities restricting him to just six competitive appearances for the senior side.Government reveals number of tickets already sold for Bayern Munich vs Ajax clashHe made his debut in February 2022, scoring after coming off the bench in a 4-0 Svenska Cupen victory over Eskilsminne IF. In search of regular playing time, he was subsequently sent out on loan, featuring for Norrby IF in 2023 before spending two seasons at AFC Eskilstuna in the Superettan, where he made 55 competitive appearances.AFC Leopards' pursuit of Meja is not entirely new. The club had previously been linked with the striker before his move to Tusker, but he eventually chose to join the Brewers, who were then under the guidance of Robert Matano.Kenyan forward on the brink of terminating contract with Tanzanian side
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