Darajani Gogo kicked off their 2024/2025 National Super League (NSL) campaign with a strong start, securing a 1-0 win against Migori Youth at the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology Grounds on Saturday.Veron Ombima scored the decisive goal, continuing his fine form from last season. Ombima had netted ten goals in the previous campaign, finishing as Gogo’s second-top scorer following an impressive second-leg performance.Migori Youth, who had limited time for pre-season, missed several opportunities and will likely regret their inability to convert their chances.##NAJAVA_MECA_8350538##Darajani set the tempo early, nearly breaking the deadlock in the opening moments when captain Hussein Khubeib’s long-range effort narrowly missed the target.Just five minutes into the match, a swift counterattack almost ended in a goal, but Migori’s goalkeeper Victor Khamungo made a brilliant save to deny Ombima.Ex-Tusker defender Boniface Onyango admits to Homeboyz’ advantage in Sunday’s clashAs Gogo gained control, they capitalized in the 23rd minute when Ombima pounced on a loose ball inside the box and hammered a powerful shot into the far right corner to give Gogo the lead.Despite Gogo’s dominance, Migori Youth gradually settled into the game, forming a solid defense that frustrated the Kibra-based side’s attempts to extend their lead.Migori’s best chance of the first half came in the 42nd minute when Ernest Oyugi beat the Gogo defense, only for goalkeeper Paul Odhiambo to collect the ball with ease.In the second half, Gogo continued to apply pressure, forcing Migori’s coach, Laban Gambareko, to make early substitutions in an effort to stem the onslaught.Migori began to control possession more effectively, limiting Gogo’s clear scoring chances.Brace for Francis Kahiro as KCB thumps Posta Rangers to maintain unbeaten runIn the 65th minute, Gogo nearly doubled their lead when a long-range cross from Brian Wepo almost found the net, but Khamungo made a spectacular save to keep Migori in the match.Five minutes later, a misplaced clearance from Gogo’s goalkeeper handed Migori a rare opportunity, but their indecision allowed Gogo to regain possession.Despite their efforts, Gogo could not find a second goal, while Migori sat deep, defending in numbers to close off any further openings.The match ended 1-0, with Darajani Gogo taking all three points in their season opener.
