Gogo Boys FC fetes stars as club hits decade
The team had a successful run in the 2025 FKF Sub County League which they finished unbeaten
Darajani Gogo FC has celebrated its decade in existence by awarding some of its top performers during a gala event held Thursday evening at Upper Hill’s Red Annexe.
The celebrations also saw various sponsors come on board to raise Ksh 9.6 million in cash and Ksh 500, 000 in kind to help the club complete the remainder of the season. Contributors for the cash included club founder Dr. Ahmed Kalebi Lab (Ksh 6 million), Kenya Red Cross (Ksh 2 million), Freedom Airlines (Ksh 1.5 million) and Mazrui Auditors (Ksh 100, 000).
The National Super League side which is currently fourth placed in the log also received a token of Ksh 500,000 in kind from E-Plus Ambulances which will handle medical emergencies for the team during the remainder duration of the season.
Striker Veron Ombima was celebrated for his goal scoring exploits in the second tier now at 12. His goals have been instrumental in ensuring the Kibera based side keeps its eyes on the ball which is promotion to the Kenya Premier League next season. Gogo Boys as they are popularly referred to by their legion of fans have 33 points presently.
“This award has inspired and motivated me to work even harder to ensure I lift the league’s top scorer gong but importantly to help the team get promoted to the top tier next season,” he said.
Others awarded during the Gala, that also honored and acknowledged top achieving players and sponsors, included team captain Hubeib Ali (MVP), Paul Odhiambo (Best goalkeeper), Lenny Ochieng (Best Midfielder) and assistant captain Brian Wepo (Best Defender).
Darajani Gogo FC was formed 10 years ago by the club patron, Ahmed Kalebi after he successfully rehabilitated ‘Vijana wa Gogo’ gang. The team had a successful run in the 2025 FKF Sub County League which they finished unbeaten. They then spent two seasons in the FKF County League before gaining subsequent promotions into FKF Regional, Division 2, Division 1 leagues and now the NSL.
“Our vision is to get KPL promotion so these funds will be vital for our away fixtures which have been quite a challenge to honor,” Captain Ali stated. “We already have good players; we just need to add a few prolific ones to give the squad depth as there are still so many matches to be played.”
The team currently enjoys a six year partnership with Red Cross Society which was represented in the vent by Secretary General Ahmed Idriss.
