Darajani Gogo face Black Stars in Kibera derby

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NSL Darajani Gogo face Black Stars in Kibera derby

Festus Chuma 09:16 - 13.01.2024

Darajani Gogo face Kibera Black Stars in a pivotal NSL clash where off-field drama adds intrigue to the Kibera derby.

Darajani Gogo is set to face off against Kibera Black Stars at the Mpesa Foundation grounds in what promises to be a thrilling National Super League (NSL) showdown this Saturday.

Gogo, fresh from a resounding 3-0 victory against the bottom-placed Silibwet Leons FC, is geared up for a challenging encounter.

With 24 points under their belt, they currently sit at the seventh position on the league table.

Meanwhile, their opponents, Kibera Black Stars, are not far behind, holding the tenth spot with 18 points, having also completed 15 matches.

The lead-up to this highly anticipated match has been colored with some off-field drama for Darajani Gogo.

Darajani Gogo head coach Paul Ogai expressed his frustrations regarding certain players who failed to return to training following the festive break.

"They have not even bothered to communicate with us. This will affect our plans. However, we intend to replace them when the transfer window opens," as quoted by Star.

In another compelling fixture, table-toppers Naivas will lock horns with Mara Sugar at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.

The stakes are high for Gogo in the Kibera derby clash, as a win here could significantly narrow the gap between them and the top three teams to just three points.

The second-placed Mathare United, fresh off a 3-1 triumph over Dimba Patriots, will welcome the struggling Silibwet to Ruaraka Grounds.

Mathare has their sights set on a high-scoring win, as they aim to reduce the nine-goal difference that separates them from Naivas.

On the same action-packed Saturday, Mulembe United FC will host Migori Youth FC at the Mumias Sports Complex.

Meanwhile, Mombasa Stars FC will seek redemption as they welcome Dimba Patriots FC to the Mbaraki Stadium.

Mombasa Stars currently occupy the 13th spot on the league table with 16 points and are eager to bounce back after a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Migori Youth in their previous outing.

Dimba Patriots, on the other hand, are looking to secure their fifth win of the season, having faced a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Mathare United in their last encounter.

Saturday Fixtures

Darajani Gogo FC Vs. Kibera Black Stars - Mpesa Foundation (11 AM)

Mathare United Vs. Silibwet FC - Ruaraka Grounds (1 PM)

Naivas FC Vs. Mara Sugar FC - Kenyatta Stadium Machakos (1 PM)

Mulembe United FC Vs. Migori Youth FC - Mumias Sports Complex (1 PM)

Mombasa Stars FC Vs. Dimba Patriots FC - Mbaraki Sports Club (3 PM) 

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