AFC Leopards continue Kelly Madada’s veneration after scorcher vs Posta Rangers
By Luke Oluoch, February 23, 2026AFC Leopards have ramped up the buzz around Kelly Madada following the midfielder’s stunning rocket in their 2-1 win over Posta Rangers on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium.
The youngster came up clutch in the clash, picking out the top corner with a left-footed thunderbolt that seemed destined for the net the moment it left his foot.
In a fitting celebration of the special strike, Madada was hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates, with the club’s admin drawing comparisons to the iconic celebration of Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, famously known as Pelé.
The famous football image captures Pelé celebrating Brazil’s third World Cup title, following the 1970 4-1 victory over Italy, which secured the Samba Boys‘ permanent possession of the Jules Rimet Trophy.
Intent on keeping the hype alive, the admin was back at it on Monday, February 23, 2026, this time shifting focus to Madada’s teammate, who shared the moment by placing his left-foot boot on his lap before tenderly wiping off the dust in a gesture of both reverence and admiration.
Tender care
“Kelly Madada’s left foot and white boot needed some tender care; worry not, Julius Masaba was right there for it,” read the Leopards’ statement on the goal.
The goal also sparked buzz among the fanbase and the online football community. Waimas, an AFC Leopards fan, shared his love for the Kenyan U20 midfielder, calling him the reason for his newfound passion for the KPL giants.
“I really like that one player in Kelly Madada,” the fan stated.
He went on to send a heartfelt message to the midfielder: “I know you’re a young and upcoming player. You’re the reason I started watching and supporting AFC Leopards, and I know we are going to win this trophy.” Waimas, who says he has now been following the club for three months, shared this during an interview with renowned soccer blogger MoraaTimes.
Speaking after the clash, Coach Fred Ambani also registered praise for the manner of the goal’s execution. “We have been training for such situations in our sessions, and it’s good they have gotten the goals from it,” Ambani stated after Madada’s strike.
The victory came in handy for the title-chasing Ingwe, who moved within six points of Gor Mahia after the week 21 games.