Darajani Gogo FC head coach Paul Ogai has expressed his confidence in the newly assembled backline of the National Super League (NSL) club.Ogai noted that one of the biggest challenges he knew he would face this season was replacing his starting backline that had left the club in the off-season transfer window but seems that is now sorted.The Kibera-based side beat Nzoia Sugar FC 2-0, who are struggling to cope with life in the second tier, in a match that was played at the Vapor Grounds in Ngong’ on Sunday 13 October.Arnold, Divock Origi mourning after passing of ex-Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia captain Austin Oduor OrigiSpeaking to Mozzart Sport, the former Sofapaka assistant coach said that it was even more impressive that his new backline kept a clean sheet.“I am happy with the way we are adapting. We lost all of our starters in the back six; the goalkeeper, the back four and the defensive midfielder and we are now building a brand new defense. I am happy with the way they have performed so far, there are areas where we can do better but so far, we are headed in the right direction,” said Ogai.##NAJAVA_MECA_8415852##The new back six at Gogo is comprised of goalkeeper Paul Odhiambo who is shielded by the four-man defense of Lameck Omondi, Brian Wepo, Zachari Njite and Khamisi Sebi with Rooney Kola serving as the defensive midfielder.Ogai also took time to appreciate his team for winning their match against the Sugar Millers which he says is a fruit of their efforts in training.“I am very happy with my team and the manner in which we won the game. It is a clear indication of the work that we have been putting in in training,” he added.Former Harambee Stars midfielder Osborne Monday details improvements in Kenyan football since retiringThe former Kibera Black Stars coach revealed that the team vowed to devour their next opponents after they lost the Kibera derby to his former side.“After we lost the derby we vowed as a team to bounce back in our next games and that is exactly what I’ve seen in our last two matches now,” he stated.The win propelled Gogo to position two after four rounds of matches and they will visit Luanda Villa in their next match set for Saturday 19 October.
