AFC Leopards Slams Those Selling Fake Masks With Club Logo

KPL giants AFC Leopards have issued a statement warning fans against buying masks branded with the club logo.

Masks branded in club color have been on sale in recent weeks since the pandemic was confirmed in the country over a month ago.

It has however emerged that the club is not behind the initiative

AFC Leopards fans at a past match. [Photo: Courtesy]
AFC Leopards statement

AFC Leopards SC is a well-known brand, amassing huge fan base and attracting some of the best players .Over the years, the Club has had success ; however, with this success brings with it an opportunity for counterfeiters, who look to exploit the club for personal financial gain – these counterfeiters may be individual traders or more organized groups.

The club’s crest, ‘INGWE’ and ‘AFC Leopards SC’ name are well known across the globe. To protect the club against individuals and organizations profiting from the goodwill of its reputation, the club has invested in protecting a number of trademarks globally, including: THE LOGO, INGWE and AFC LEOPARDS SC. On this note, AFC Leopards SC would like to bring it to the attention of supporters that the Club has not produced facial masks or licensed any individual/company to produce AFC Leopards SC branded masks.

It is a criminal offence to make or sell counterfeit products .We have zero tolerance policy to the sale of counterfeit AFC Leopards SC product.

We therefore urge our supporters to be wary of unscrupulous dealers who are trying to cash in on the COVID-19 pandemic by selling counterfeit products bearing our logo or name. They could potentially be detrimental to your health and well-being.

In the meantime, if you require a mask, make sure you get one from a reputable supplier.

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