East London Derby | October 2026
FC Buffalo City Relatives were beaten 3-1 by Old Grey FC in an all-East London affair, with Athi Lafota’s goal proving a lone bright spot on a difficult afternoon. The side had gone in confident, naming their starting XI with the usual rallying call to fight for every ball and represent the badge with pride. On the day, though, Old Grey had the greater cutting edge, and Buffalo’s hopes of getting the job done slipped away as the goals went against them. It was a result that did not match the pre-match optimism around the camp.
Lafota Keeps Buffalo In It
Athi Lafota provided the moment the travelling support had been hoping for, finding the net to register Buffalo City Relatives’ goal on the day. His strike was a reminder of the attacking threat the side can carry, and for a spell it kept them in touch. But one goal was not enough to turn the tide against an Old Grey outfit that kept finding answers at the other end.
Old Grey Take Control
Old Grey FC did the damage where it mattered, running out 3-1 winners to settle the derby in their favour. For Buffalo, the margin was a frustrating one given the energy and intent they had promised beforehand. The defeat is a setback, but a single afternoon against sharp opponents does not undo the foundations the club has been building.
Final word
Derby defeats are never easy to take, and a 3-1 loss to Old Grey will leave FC Buffalo City Relatives with plenty to review. Yet there were positives to cling to — not least Athi Lafota’s goal and the spirit the players spoke of before kick-off. The task now is to channel that same fight into a response, turning the pride in the badge into points when the next challenge comes around.
