South City FC Lose 2-1 At Prison Primary To Eccl FC
⚽ Result
South City Fc 1
Eccl fc 2
🏆 Competition
Home league match
📅 When
Sunday, 19 July 2026
📍 Venue
prison primary (Home)
South City Fc hosted Eccl Fc at Prison Primary on 19 July 2026, with kick-off at 10:40am in a league encounter. The home side fought hard but ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat after 90 minutes plus added time in front of 50 spectators. Eccl Fc secured the win thanks to a long-range strike and a late penalty, despite South City’s spirited response.
South City lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking flair. Brian Birgen took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper. The back four consisted of Fabian Otieno at right back, Bedan Muchiri and Malachi Ade as central defenders, and L Glen operating on the left flank. In midfield, Dennis Baraza anchored centrally, supported by Wicky Side on the right and Alvin Lole on the left. Up front, the attacking trio featured Lewis Victor on the right wing, Manucho Kupany leading the line as striker, and Alvin Kivuva on the left wing. The substitutes available were Wayne Kephers, David Nakhunghu, Rodney Korir, Georges Mbeumo, and Dominic Korir.
The match began with both sides probing for openings, but it was South City’s Alvin Lole who first drew attention with a rash challenge, earning a yellow card for a bad tackle in the 20th minute. Five minutes later, Eccl Fc also saw a player cautioned for an unspecified offence, reflecting the competitive nature of the contest. The deadlock was broken in the 30th minute when Eccl Fc unleashed a powerful long-range strike with their right foot that flew past Birgen, giving the visitors an early lead.
South City struggled to find a foothold after conceding but remained composed as the first half drew to a close at 45 minutes. The second half saw an early flashpoint as Alvin Kivuva received a yellow card for serious foul play in the 50th minute, matched by another booking for an Eccl Fc player for unsporting behaviour, signalling a physical and tense encounter.
South City made a triple substitution at the 57th minute mark, bringing on Wayne Kephers for Lewis Victor and David Nakhunghu for L Glen in a tactical shake-up designed to inject fresh energy. Further changes followed eight minutes later with Rodney Korir replacing Alvin Kivuva and Georges Mbeumo coming on for Manucho Kupany, while Dominic Korir was introduced for the injured Fabian Otieno.
Dominic Korir’s introduction was not without incident as he was booked for a bad tackle just five minutes after coming on, highlighting the intensity of the match. South City’s persistence paid off in the 72nd minute when Alvin Lole delivered a precise cross that led to an own goal by an Eccl Fc defender, levelling the score and reigniting hope for the home side.
As the match approached its conclusion, tensions remained high. Malachi Ade was shown a yellow card in the 89th minute for unsporting behaviour, a sign of the mounting pressure. However, Eccl Fc clinched the victory with a penalty scored with their left foot in the same minute, leaving South City with little time to respond.
Despite the defeat, South City showed resilience and tactical flexibility throughout the match, but Eccl Fc’s clinical finishing and composure under pressure ultimately decided the outcome. The home side will look to regroup quickly as the league campaign continues.
