Top scorer Ombima honoured in Gogo FC awards gala

Football
By Ochieng Oyugi | Feb 28, 2025

National Super League side Darajani Gogo FC's Veron Ombima is awarded by E-Ambulance Plus Brenda Kwena during the clubs' 10-year anniversary celebrations on February 26, 2025 in Nairobi. [Courtesy]

Prolific goal scorer Veron Ombima has been awarded for maintaining his goal scoring spree in the FKF National Super League (NSL) where he is leading the pack on 12 goals.

Ombima was honoured on Wednesday evening in Nairobi during Darajani Gogo FC Gala Awards and celebrations to mark the team's 10-year anniversary.

Ombima has been instrumental for the NSL outfit as they seek to qualify for the FKF Premier League next season.

The team is currently fourth on the NSL standings, on 33 points after 19 matches.

"This award has inspired and motivated me to work even more harder to ensure I lift the league's top scorer gong at the end of the season," Ombima told Standard Sports. "I want to thank the coach who has equipped me with vital tips and my team mates who have provided assists and unity to ensure I'm sharp and solid infront of goal," he said.

Others awarded during the gala, that also honoured 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).

The celebrations also saw various sponsors come on board to raise Sh9.6 million in cash and Sh500,000 in kind to help the club complete the remainder of the season.

At the same time, the team also unveiled its home, away and neutral away jerseys during the occasion. [Ochieng Oyugi]

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