South City FC Overwhelmed By SDGB FC In Kitengela Friendly

South City Fc hosted SDGB FC at Kitengela on the morning of 29 November 2025, with kick-off at 10:00am in a friendly 11-a-side encounter. Despite an early bright start, South City Fc were ultimately outclassed, falling to a heavy 7-2 defeat after 90 minutes of action plus added time.

South City Fc lined up in a traditional 4-3-3 formation, deploying four defenders, three midfielders, and three forwards. Vicky Keeper took his place between the sticks, shielded by a back four consisting of Qm Saba at right back, Fabian Otieno and Bedan Muchiri as central defenders, and Richard Kennedy operating on the left flank. The midfield trio featured Justo S on the right side, o Alphy centrally, and Nick Maasai on the left, tasked with both defensive cover and creative support. Upfront, the attacking line was spearheaded by Malachi Ade as the central striker, flanked by Wayne Kephers on the right and Alvin Lole on the left forward position. South City Fc’s substitutes bench included Sam Murkomen and Mose Moses, ready to make an impact if called upon.

The match burst into life early on as South City Fc took the lead in the fourth minute. Alvin Lole provided a neat short pass inside the box, allowing Malachi Ade to slot home confidently with his right foot. This early goal suggested a promising start for the hosts, who looked to build on their 4-3-3 structure by pressing high and exploiting the flanks.

However, SDGB FC responded swiftly and decisively. In the 13th minute, they unleashed a powerful long-range strike with the left foot that found the back of the net, cancelling out South City’s advantage. The visitors then doubled their tally in the 22nd minute with another left-footed finish inside the box, signalling their intent to dominate the match.

As the first half progressed, SDGB FC continued to assert control. Just before the break, in the 42nd minute, they scored from long range outside the area with a right-footed effort, leaving Vicky Keeper with little chance. This goal put the visitors firmly in the driving seat heading into the interval, with the scoreline reading 3-1.

The teams went into the half-time break at 45 minutes with SDGB FC leading 3-1. South City Fc faced a daunting task to claw back the deficit in the second half.

The second half began with SDGB FC extending their lead further. In the 51st minute, they scored again from outside the box, this time with an unusual body part, increasing their advantage to 4-1. Just five minutes later, in the 56th minute, the visitors added a fifth goal from a direct free-kick, struck with the right foot from long range, leaving the home side’s defence and goalkeeper scrambling.

South City Fc made a tactical substitution in the 57th minute, replacing striker Malachi Ade with Sam Murkomen in an attempt to inject fresh energy into their attack. The change paid immediate dividends as Murkomen scored in the 61st minute, finishing inside the box with his right foot after a long pass from Alvin Lole. This goal narrowed the gap to 5-2 and briefly reignited hope for the home crowd.

Despite this, SDGB FC continued to press relentlessly. South City Fc made another tactical switch in the 77th minute, bringing on Mose Moses to replace goalkeeper Vicky Keeper, perhaps seeking to shore up their defensive frailties.

SDGB FC’s dominance was further emphasised late on. In the 82nd minute, they scored a solo goal headed home, showcasing individual skill and aerial prowess. Four minutes later, in the 86th minute, the visitors completed their scoring with a simple tap-in using the left foot, rounding off a comprehensive 7-2 victory.

South City Fc’s 4-3-3 formation showed promise early on, particularly with the interplay between Alvin Lole and Malachi Ade, but the defensive unit struggled to contain SDGB FC’s clinical finishing and long-range shooting. The midfield trio were often bypassed, allowing the visitors to dictate the tempo and create numerous chances.

The substitutes Sam Murkomen and Mose Moses were introduced with tactical intent, with Murkomen making an immediate impact by scoring. However, the damage was already done by SDGB FC’s relentless scoring spree.

The referee’s performance was rated average, overseeing a fast-paced game with numerous goals but no major controversies. The modest crowd of 100 witnessed a thrilling, if one-sided, friendly that highlighted areas for improvement for South City Fc ahead of future fixtures.