AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani is confident that the club can achieve greater things in the new season after a promising pre-season campaign that has strengthened his belief in the squad.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 2025/26 FKF Premier League runners-up have enjoyed an unbeaten pre-season run, featuring in both high-profile and low-key fixtures as they fine-tune their squad ahead of the new campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907055##Ingwe recorded impressive 1-0 victories over Ugandan giants KCCA FC and Tanzania’s Pamba Jiji, while also beating local rivals Nairobi United and Kakamega Homeboyz.Ambani believes the results have given his players the confidence to aim higher this season as they seek to end the club’s 29-year wait for a league title.STARS ABROAD: Mixed results for Kenyans in England as Odada is substituted twice“Our pre-season matches have been great because the results have been coming in. We have won our three matches, and this gives the team a lot of confidence that for the next season, they can do something great,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907180##Leopards also strengthened their squad during the transfer window, bringing in several new players as they look to build on last season’s second-place finish.Ambani says the technical bench is working to ensure the new signings quickly adapt to the team’s style of play and make a positive impact.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Tusker stifled Gor Mahia's midfield to claim 4th Super Cup title“I believe in them to make a mark. For our new signings, we are working hard to ensure they understand our style of play.”His optimism was further boosted by the strong support the team received on Saturday when they hosted KCCA at Nyayo National Stadium.Kimanzi explains why FKF allows coaches without CAF A licence to lead FKFPL clubsThe friendly, which Leopards won 1-0, also served as an opportunity to officially introduce the club’s new signings to the fans, who turned up in large numbers.Ambani welcomed the turnout and believes the supporters can play an important role in the team’s pursuit of success this season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907476##“I’m glad that the fans have shown up in large numbers today; it has been a successful day. They have been gelling in well, and I think they will have something positive to give to the team as the season starts.”AFC Leopards finished second last season and will be hoping to turn their strong preparations into a serious title challenge when the new FKF Premier League campaign gets underway.Former NSL MVP details plan to secure regular game time at Gor Mahia