Darajani Gogo maximised the advantage of playing in Saturday’s sole National Super League (NSL) fixture by moving to third on the log.Follow our WhatsApp Channel for more newsThe Kibra-based side hosted SamWest Blackboots in a match played at Marist International University, Karen, from 1500 hrs, a match that Gogo emerged 3-1 victors.Blow for AFC Leopards as influential defender is ruled out till 2026For Gogo, the match was so significant as it provided a chance to move to third on the league table and occupy the Promotion/Relegation Playoff slot, at least before Fortune Sacco and Naivas FC take to the field on Sunday, 8 June.The match started on a rather slow tempo with Gogo cautious in their attack, lest they concede an early goal and complicate their own matters, while SamWest had a rather blunt attack.##NAJAVA_MECA_8967459##Even though the tempo increased slightly as the game wore on, it was not good enough for any team to get a goal, and the halftime whistle blew without either side finding the back of the net.Gogo came into the second half a more rejuvenated side and with some urgency in attack, which paid off in the 50th minute when Veron Ombima broke the deadlock.CAF raises concerns over Nyayo Stadium ahead of 2024 CHANSamWest were awakened by the goal and produced some attacking sparks, but it was not until the 60th minute that they equalised through Kendrick Onzere.However, the relief was short-lived as Gogo regained the lead five minutes later through Ombima, who was now on a hat-trick.##NAJAVA_MECA_8967326##With the lead, Gogo attacked with caution, opting to largely protect their lead, which was threatened a few times, but Ian Motanda ensured the Kibera-based side took the maximum points when his 80th-minute header found the back of the net.With the win, Gogo are now third with 56 points, two points and three points ahead of Fortune Sacco and Naivas FC, respectively, with the latter two taking to the field on Sunday.Two major updates from construction of Talanta Stadium [VIDEO]Darajani Gogo Starting XI: Rashid Timothy, Wepo Brian, Otieno Ian, Otieno Steve Austine, Wanjala Hillary, Ochieng Emmanuel, Asena Khubeib, Adem Eric, Otieno Joshua, Motanda Ian, Ombima Veron.Samwest Blackboots Starting XI: Sialo Allan, Nyagol Steve, Onyango Maxwell, Toeri Dennis, Owili Jim, Oketch Kevin, Lumumba Hosea, Onyango James, Onzere Kendrick, Imbusia Alex, Ndayala Timothy.
