South City FC Crushed 5-0 By Kitengela Tigers In Away League Clash

South City Fc travelled to Kitengela on 14 December 2025 for a 12:00pm kick-off against Kitengela Tigers in a league away fixture that ended in a heavy 5-0 defeat. The match, played over 90 minutes plus injury time, saw the home side dominate proceedings at their ground in front of a modest crowd of 30 spectators. Referee Dan Wekesa officiated the game, though his performance was met with mixed views.

South City Fc lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking width. Mose Moses took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, tasked with organising the backline. The defensive quartet consisted of Qm Saba at right back, Bedan Muchiri and Fabian Otieno as central defenders, and Kang Deng operating on the left flank. In midfield, Alvin Kivuva was deployed on the right, Patrick Muraya held the central midfield role, and E. Elvo occupied the left midfield position. Up front, the attacking trio featured Wayne Kephers on the right wing, Rodney Kipkorir leading the line as striker, and Malachi Ade on the left wing. The substitutes bench included Richard Kennedy, Alvin Lole, Alex M, Dominic Korir, and Ndegwa Tom.

The match began disastrously for South City Fc when Kitengela Tigers opened the scoring in the 10th minute. A defensive mistake allowed the home side to capitalise, with the goal coming from a right-footed finish inside the box. This early setback set the tone for the remainder of the first half. Despite efforts to regain composure, South City Fc conceded again in the 29th minute, this time from a powerful left-footed strike outside the penalty area, leaving goalkeeper Mose Moses with little chance.

Shortly after the second goal, South City Fc were forced into an early substitution due to injury. Kang Deng, the left defender, was replaced by Richard Kennedy in the 30th minute. The first half concluded with Kitengela Tigers firmly in control and South City Fc struggling to find any rhythm or foothold in the game.

The second half saw tactical changes from South City Fc as they sought to turn the tide. At the 50th minute mark, two substitutions were made simultaneously: Alvin Lole came on for E. Elvo on the left midfield, and Alex M replaced Patrick Muraya in central midfield. These moves aimed to inject fresh energy and creativity into the midfield but failed to stem the flow of goals.

Kitengela Tigers extended their lead in the 60th minute with a close-range left-footed finish inside the box, further exposing South City Fc’s defensive vulnerabilities. The same minute saw another forced change for South City Fc as Bedan Muchiri was withdrawn due to injury and replaced by Dominic Korir in central defence.

Five minutes later, South City Fc made a tactical substitution, bringing on Ndegwa Tom for striker Rodney Kipkorir in an attempt to alter their attacking approach. However, defensive lapses continued to haunt them, and in the 70th minute, Kitengela Tigers scored again from outside the box, capitalising on another defensive mistake with a left-footed strike.

As the match drew to a close, Kitengela Tigers sealed their emphatic victory with a fifth goal in the 90th minute. A close-range right-footed finish following yet another defensive error left South City Fc with a heavy defeat to reflect upon.

Throughout the match, South City Fc’s defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed by Kitengela Tigers, who took full advantage of mistakes and maintained relentless pressure. Despite the tactical substitutions and changes in personnel, South City Fc were unable to stem the tide or create meaningful chances of their own. The 5-0 scoreline was a harsh but clear reflection of the dominance exhibited by the home side at Kitengela.