South City FC Suffer Heavy Defeat At Arena Park Against Super Rangers

South City Fc travelled to Arena Park on 18 January 2026 for an 11:30am kick-off in a league away fixture against Super Rangers fc. The match ended in a 3-0 defeat for South City, who struggled to contain their opponents throughout the 90 minutes plus injury time under referee Dan Wekesa’s watch.

South City lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking width. Vicky Keeper took his place between the sticks, protected by a back four consisting of Malachi Ade at right back, Fabian Otieno and L Davy as central defenders, and Kang Deng on the left. The midfield trio featured Alvin Lole on the right, O Zach centrally, and Alex M on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supporting the front line. Up front, Wayne Kephers operated on the right wing, Rodney Kipkorir led the line as the central striker, and Alvin Kivuva provided pace and creativity from the left forward position. The substitutes available were Nick Maasai, K. Mikey, Sam Murkomen, Amos Kimelly, and Yoby Brian.

The match began with Super Rangers asserting early pressure, and it was no surprise when they opened the scoring in the 15th minute. A well-struck effort from outside the box found the back of the net, the ball driven with the right foot beyond Vicky Keeper’s reach. South City’s defensive organisation was tested early, and this goal set the tone for a challenging afternoon.

South City’s defenders tried to regain control, but the game’s physicality was evident when L Davy received a yellow card in the 35th minute for a bad tackle. This caution reflected the mounting frustration as South City struggled to contain the Super Rangers’ attacking threat. The first half concluded with South City trailing and searching for answers during the break.

The second half saw tactical changes from South City’s bench at the 55th minute mark, with Nick Maasai replacing Alex M on the left midfield and K. Mikey coming on for O Zach in central midfield. These substitutions aimed to inject fresh energy and creativity into the midfield, but the game remained difficult. Unfortunately, K. Mikey was booked ten minutes later for a bad tackle, adding to South City’s disciplinary woes.

Further changes followed as Sam Murkomen replaced striker Rodney Kipkorir in the 65th minute, signalling a shift in attacking approach. However, just one minute later, Super Rangers doubled their lead with a close-range finish inside the box, struck with the left foot. This goal came at a critical moment, further deflating South City’s hopes of a comeback.

South City continued to shuffle their lineup, bringing on Amos Kimelly for Alvin Kivuva in the 67th minute and later Yoby Brian for the booked L Davy in the 77th minute. Despite these tactical adjustments, the visitors could not stem the tide. Super Rangers themselves received a yellow card in the 69th minute for a bad tackle, highlighting the intensity of the contest.

The final blow came in the 85th minute when Super Rangers capitalised on a defensive mistake to score their third goal from close range. This effectively sealed the match and confirmed South City’s defeat. The visitors were unable to respond in the closing stages, and the game ended 3-0 in favour of Super Rangers.

South City’s afternoon at Arena Park was marked by defensive lapses, disciplinary issues, and a lack of cutting edge in attack. The tactical substitutions brought some changes but ultimately could not alter the course of the match. Super Rangers took full advantage of their opportunities to secure a comprehensive victory on home soil.