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Rupia is better for AFC Leopards than 'intelligent' Makwatta - Selebwa

Gilbert Selebwa believes Elvis Rupia is the type of striker AFC Leopards needed to do better in the attacking department.

The former Wazito FC striker joined Ingwe on deadline day of January transfer window to take over from John Makwatta who was snatched by Zesco United of Zambia. The former Leopards coach states Rupia is a finisher who capitalizes on a half chance.

"[Rupia] is an old fashioned striker who knows his work is to score goals," Selebwa told Goal on Saturday.

"Makwatta was an intelligent player as compared to Rupia; these are two players who are different.