STARS ABROAD: Kenyan on target in Wales as Ayunga scores own goal

Kenyan players abroad experienced mixed fortunes on Saturday as league action resumed after the September FIFA international break.In Wales, Harambee Stars prospect Adam Wilson scored on his first start for New Saints, helping the team secure a 4-0 victory over Barry Town at Park Hall, marking the Saints’ 30th consecutive JD Cymru Premier win.Wilson, who had previously come off the bench in two matches, rewarded the coach’s trust by scoring in the 52nd minute.He played for 87 minutes before being substituted for Tom Jones, with the game already well in hand.This goal should boost his confidence ahead of the October international break, as his last goal came in October 2023.##NAJAVA_MECA_8333912##A brace from Jordan Williams and goals from Wilson and Ben Clark ensured Craig Harrison’s side moved up to fourth on the log, just two points behind leaders Penybont, although the defending champions have two games in hand.Despite dominating possession early, the Saints faced a threat in the 13th minute when Barry Town’s Ollie Hulbert narrowly missed his effort. Less than a minute later, Barry’s goalkeeper Luc Rees made a stunning save to deny a long-range strike from Wilson.The Saints broke the deadlock at the 25-minute mark when Jordan Williams pounced on a rebound to score.##NAJAVA_MECA_8333899##Two minutes before halftime, Rees again denied Wilson with a back-post header.In the 51st minute, Barry Town thought they had equalized, but Keenan Patten’s goal was ruled offside.Police with mountain to climb after falling to Zamalek at homeJust moments later, Wilson extended New Saints’ lead, finishing a cross from Danny Redmond.Ben Clark added a third goal in the 84th minute, and Williams followed up a blocked effort from Clark seconds later to make it 4-0.Ayunga’s own goal costs St Mirren against KilmarnockIn Scotland, Kenyan international Jonah Ayunga had a tough afternoon as his own goal allowed Kilmarnock to earn a 2-2 draw against St Mirren in a heated match.St Mirren took an early lead in the seventh minute through Toyosi Olusanya, only for Marley Watkins to equalize four minutes later.Talanta’s Jackline Juma creates more history as Tusker capitulate against SharksFormer Kilmarnock player Mark O’Hara restored St Mirren’s lead from the penalty spot after Joe Wright’s handball, but Kilmarnock’s chances took a hit as Wright was sent off for violent conduct just before halftime.Ayunga, who had replaced the injured Mikael Mandron in the 22nd minute, inadvertently scored an own goal in the 71st minute, allowing Kilmarnock to salvage a point and move off the bottom of the table.Lucky punter breaks Mozzart Bet history by winning 6 bets in 1-day worth Ksh 109.2 million

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