Darajani Gogo assistant captain Brian Wepo has set his sights on securing promotion to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) after being crowned the club’s Best Defender at a gala held in Nairobi last week.The event, hosted at a Nairobi hotel, also doubled as a fundraiser to support the club’s preparations for life in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).Wepo joined Darajani Gogo at the start of the season from FKFPL side Sofapaka.##NAJAVA_MECA_8745646##The former Kenya U23 defender quickly cemented his place as a key figure in coach Paul Ogai’s squad, earning the role of assistant captain in the process.Since joining the club, Wepo has contributed seven assists and a goal, and he says Gogo offered him a crucial lifeline when others turned their backs on him — a gesture he intends to repay with promotion.“When I was at my lowest, they stood by me. They promised to help me rebuild my career and, true to their word, I’m now back on the football map,” Wepo told Mozzart Sport.Gor Mahia defender in Norway for trials“The only way to thank them is by helping the team win a trophy and secure promotion. They are supportive and kind people, and I’d love to keep working with them.” Wepo revealed that without Gogo’s intervention, he might have quit football entirely after being abandoned by most clubs.“There was a time I was no longer the player who had represented Kenya at U20 and U23 levels. No one wanted to sign me or even associate with me. I won’t go into the details of what happened, but I’ll always be grateful to Sudi Avoga and coach Ogai for listening to my story and giving me a chance without hesitation.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8745651##Wepo added that although he received several offers in the just-concluded transfer window, he chose to stay at Gogo out of loyalty, especially after the departure of key players.“I had four offers on the table, but I felt I owed the club a lot. After our top scorer, former captain, and several other key players left, I couldn’t walk away too. It would have undone all the progress we’ve made as a team,” he concluded.Aquino on Odemba’s motivation that inspired win over TunisiaWepo also hopes to earn a recall to the national team for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) while helping Darajani Gogo fight for promotion to the top tier.
