AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani has praised goalkeeper Tom Ikara following his impressive display in their goalless draw against 3K FC in Embu, with the Ugandan custodian playing a pivotal role in securing a point for Ingwe.Ikara, who joined the 1998 league champions during the transfer window, produced several important saves, including a second-half penalty save to deny Glen Yanick and preserve Leopards' unbeaten run.##NAJAVA_MECA_10101822##The former BUL FC goalkeeper has now registered five clean sheets, putting him at the top of the early Golden Glove race as he targets another shutout when Leopards host Mombasa United in their next fixture.Ambani was particularly impressed by Ikara's consistency and urged the rest of his squad to match the goalkeeper's commitment and mentality."Ikara is really doing so well. He is one of the players who understands why he came into the team because his performances have been top-notch. If all the players can have the same mentality and attitude as Ikara, then we can win a lot of matches," he said.WPL: Ulinzi Starlets, Police Bullets and Kibera Soccer win as Shabana are held to a drawHowever, the former Kenya international expressed concern over his side's continued struggles in front of goal, admitting that poor finishing has cost them valuable points despite creating scoring opportunities.Leopards have scored just four goals this season, with three coming from their defensive unit, highlighting the lack of attacking contributions from their forward line.Gor Mahia revenue from Nairobi United clash falls short of KSh 1 million"We came here to win. We created chances but wasted them, and the result could have been different had we converted them. It is a concerning issue because we have been working on our finishing, but sadly, it continues to hinder us in the final third," Ambani added.The draw extended Leopards' unbeaten start to the campaign, although the dropped points dealt a setback to their pursuit of league leaders KCB.Harambee Stars fans question England-based midfielder's surprise call-up
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