Darajani Gogo produced a stunning performance on the road, thumping Nairobi Star City 3-0 in the Kenya Football League. The result was a major statement from the visitors, who moved into the top half of the table with a dominant display.

Match Overview

At the Nyayo National Stadium on 13 June 2026, Darajani Gogo were clinical in front of goal, while Nairobi Star City never recovered from an early setback. The win was Darajani’s third in four matches and highlighted their growing confidence under new coach Fred Ambani.

Key Moments

• 13th minute: Darajani took an early lead when striker Hassan Juma collected a through ball, shrugged off a defender, and fired low into the net.
• 38th minute: A swift counterattack doubled the lead. Winger Ali Mohamed crossed for Kevin Ochieng to tap in from close range.
• 61st minute: Nairobi Star City’s misery was compounded when midfielder Peter Waweru was sent off for a second yellow card, reducing the hosts to ten men.
• 74th minute: Darajani sealed the win with a third goal – a powerful header from substitute Michael Odhiambo from a corner kick.

Tactical Story

Darajani Gogo set up in a compact 4-3-3, pressing high and forcing mistakes from Nairobi Star City’s defence. The hosts, playing a 3-5-2, were overrun in midfield and could not create clear chances. Nairobi’s strikers – George Ochieng and Simon Ndung’u – were isolated and managed only one shot on target between them. Darajani’s midfield trio of Chrispine Omondi, David Omollo, and Kevin Ochieng dominated possession and broke up play effectively.

Standout Players

Kevin Ochieng was everywhere – scoring one goal, assisting another, and covering ground tirelessly. Defender Edwin Mwangi kept a clean sheet and organized the backline well. For Nairobi Star City, goalkeeper John Barasa made several good saves to prevent an even bigger defeat.

Table Impact

The victory lifted Darajani Gogo to 15 points, tenth in the standings, and within touching distance of the top six. Nairobi Star City, meanwhile, slipped to 12th with 11 points, and their goal difference took a hit. The result also marked Darajani’s first away clean sheet of the season, a promising sign for their playoff ambitions.