Black Stars coach Juma elated after claiming Kibera derby bragging rights

Kibera Black Stars assistant coach Tom Juma has hailed his players for their resilience following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over rivals Darajani Gogo in the Kibera derby played on Saturday in the FKF National Super League.

‎Speaking to Citizen Digital, Juma described the derby as a tough contest but commended his players for their determination, particularly after the team was reduced to 10 men following a red card incident during the encounter.

‎Despite the numerical disadvantage, Kibera Black Stars managed to stay organized and disciplined throughout the match, eventually securing a crucial victory that delighted their supporters.

‎“The match was very difficult, everything went against us but despite the odds…the red card and penalty, even the weather and officiating, we managed to register an important win. That makes it even more special,” Juma said.

‎New signing Darryl Odhiambo also shared his excitement after featuring in the fiercely contested derby for the first time since joining Kibera Black Stars. The midfielder expressed gratitude to the technical bench for trusting him with starting roles in two consecutive matches.

‎Odhiambo noted that the team’s defensive discipline has been key, with Kibera managing to keep clean sheets in both games he has started.

‎“I’m happy to have played in my first Kibera derby. I want to thank the coach for believing in me and giving me the chance to start in two matches in a row. We’ve managed to keep clean sheets, which is very encouraging for the team,” he said.

‎The victory provides a significant boost to Kibera Black Stars’ league campaign. The side now sits eighth on the table with 36 points, strengthening their push for a stronger finish in the second tier league.

‎Meanwhile, Darajani Gogo remain in the lower end of the standings, occupying 16th position with 22 points, as they continue their battle to move away from the relegation zone.

‎For Kibera Black Stars, the derby triumph not only brought local bragging rights but also injected renewed confidence into their National Super League campaign as the season heads into a crucial phase. Kibera Black Stars claim bragging rights in Kibera derby