New year, same old John Njoroge as he extended his red hot streak to fire Kibera Black Stars to the summit of the table while SS Assad claimed a 1-0 win over Darajani Gogo in the National Super League (NSL).Kibera came into the match after registering a barren draw against Mara Sugar FC which was just enough for them to close the year on top of the NSL standings.Former Gor Mahia fitness coach finds new home in TanzaniaBoth Kibera and Mwatate United had to wait longer for the kick-off as the game finally got underway 40 minutes later due to the pitch at Wundanyi Stadium not being ready to host the match.Despite being away, Kibera turned on the style in the second half after a pedestrian first half which saw both teams go into the break locked in a barren draw.##NAJAVA_MECA_6928878##Their impetus in the second half was aided by tactical substitutions as Njoroge struck in the 69th minute to extend his tally to four this season and currently leads the top scorer’s charts.With Mwatate pushing for an equalizer and committing bodies forward, Kibera hit them on the counter in the 92nd minute as Mohammed Baraza assured all three points for the Kibera-based side.Elsewhere in Shamu Grounds in Ukunda, Assad claimed their second win of the season after edging Darajani Gogo 1-0 to start the year with a bang.Assad had a forgettable end to 2022 as they dished out a walkover after failing to show up for their away match against Migori Youth.Kenyan international ruled out of weekend English FA Cup actionThe first half of the encounter had little to write home about as Assad scored in the final 15 minutes of the clash through Bryton Kitemwe to seal three crucial points for his side.Darajani Gogo suffered their first defeat of the season after starting the campaign with a 3-2 win over Kajiado FC.
