1980s Photo Gallery

Golden boy Ambrose Ayoyi spearheads Kenya's attack as the stars overcome Zimbabwe to qualify for the 1988 Africa cup of nations. Also pictured are Bobby Ogolla a.k.a Six million dollar man and Peter Dawo (trailing)

Francis Kadenge of AFC Leopards in action during a 1983 league match

Gor mahia striker Abdalla Shebe watches as teammate Enock Obwaka scores against Schaffhausen of the Swiss first division. Shebe was impressive enough during this match to earn a loan spell with the Swiss team.

AFC Leopards defenders Sebastian Andulu and Tony Madegwa team up to stop Henry Motego of Kenya Breweries.

Ben Oloo, one of the best dribblers ever to emerge from the Kenyan league, was nicknamed  "Breakdance " for the way he danced past defenders.

Wilberforce Mulamba of AFC leopards in action against an Italy B opponent during this encounter in 1982. He is one of the most accomplished players Kenya has ever produced. 

Harambee stars midfielders, John Okello Zangi and Douglas Mutua in action against Ethiopia during this Nations cup qualifier in 1987.

Gor Mahia midfielder Charles Otieno seen here against El Merreikh of Sudan was known as the Engine of the team.

AFC Leopards defenders John Arieno and Josephat Murila, work to shut out Gor Mahia's deadly striker Gideon Hamisi during this encounter in 1984.

Stars captain Austin Oduor introduces the President to his fellow national team players, from right, Wycliff Anyangu, Gabriel Olang, Anthony Ndolo, Abass Magongo and Tobias Ocholla.

AFC leopards dangerman , Wilberforce Mulamba, advances towards the Gor Mahia goalmouth as Peter Otieno Bassanga gives chase.

Peter Dawo , in an aerial battle with AFC goalkeeper Kennedy Maitsi as George Sunguti and Anthony Ndolo look on.

This was the formidable AFC leopards unit that won the league unbeaten in 1988.

Peter Dawo and George Onyango "Fundi" go hunting for goals during this 1987 Cup winners cup first round match against Marine of Somalia.

AFC defender, Aineah Isabwa clashes with Philemon Mulala of Nkana Red devils during this 1984 CECAFA club cup match at the Nyayo national stadium.

Gor Mahia goal poacher, Hezborn Omollo notches yet another goal during this league match in 1984. Omollo scored a total of over 60 goals in the 3 seasons between 1983 and 1985.

Gor Mahia midfield ace, Ignatius Khaduli, shields the ball from John Shoto Lukoye of AFC leopards as Austin Oduor runs in support, during this 1988 league match which ended 1-1.

Gor mahia stopper George Otieno Vigo tussles with Aggrey Litali of Motcom at the Bukhungu stadium in 1983.

Josephat Murila with a Harambee stars teammate during the 1983 CECAFA senior  challenge cup.

Gor Mahia midfielder Abass Magongo, arguably Kenya's best player ever, is seen here gliding past a Somalian opponent in typically brilliant fashion.

AFC Leopards face off with Kisumu Posta in 1989

Gor mahia players celebrate a goal during the opening round of the 1988 cup winners cup against Mukura Victory of Rwanda, from left, John Okello Zangi, Peter Dawo, Abass Magongo, Austin Oduor and George Onyango Fundi.

Gor Mahia fullback, Swaleh Ochieng Oswayo tangoes with Douglas Mutua of Kenya Breweries during this 1985 league match.