Boxing Day proved to be a perfect belated Christmas gift for five Kenyan players as they all recorded victories with their respective teams in England and Scotland.Zak VynerThe Harambee Stars defender clocked 90 minutes as he aided Bristol City to a clean sheet in the 1-0 win over Luton Town in the English Championship.##NAJAVA_MECA_8593993##Zax was handed a start in the back three that featured Luke McNally and Robert Dickie as the trio managed to keep Luton at bay.The Kenyan had a solid game, registering nine clearances, two interceptions and as many tackles, winning two ground and three ariel duels.MacDonald Mariga on why Harambee Stars accepted Mapinduzi Cup inviteScott Twine scored the lone goal of the game just two minutes after the break with the goal proving to be enough to secure all three points.Vince HarperKenyan defender Vince Harper came on as a late substitute in Exeter City’s 3-1 win over Bristol Rovers in the English League One.##NAJAVA_MECA_8594026##Following a goalless first half, Promise Omochere opened the scoring for Bristol Rovers, a minute after the hour mark.Jack Fitzwater restored parity for Exeter 11 minutes later with Harper introduced in place of Caleb Watts in the 77th minute.EXCLUSIVE: Harambee Stars set to appoint former Manchester United coachMillenic Alli put Exeter ahead for the first time in the game as Jake Richards scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time to ensure all three points.Silko OtienoKenyan midfielder Silko Otieno was handed a start by Wigan as they edged Rotherham 0-1 in the English League One.##NAJAVA_MECA_8594035##Babajide Adeeko netted the sole goal in the third minute of first-half stoppage time as Silko was rested with four minutes left on the clock.Richard OdadaKenya international Richard Odada was trusted with a start as Dundee United came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership.Ryan Ogam’s two qualities that impress Tusker coach Charles OkereMakenzie Kirk put St Johnstone ahead just a minute before the halftime break with Glenn Middleton levelling for Dundee six minutes after the restart.Sam Dalby scored the winner at the stroke of the hour mark as Odada was subbed off in the 71st minute with Ross Docherty replacing him.Yuto Kusaba: Japan’s rising star breaks barriers in FKF Premier LeagueSecond-half substitute Declan Gallagher was however unfortunate to receive his marching orders three minutes from time but Dundee successfully held on for the win.Jonah AyungaKenya international Jonah Ayunga came on as a second-half substitute in St Mirren’s memorable 2-1 win over Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.##NAJAVA_MECA_8594027##Oisin Smyth put St Mirren ahead from the penalty spot in the 30th minute but Danilo pulled Rangers level in the 61st minute.Ayunga was introduced two minutes later in place of Greg Kiltie as Caolan Boyd-Munce scored in the third minute of stoppage time to hand St Mirren the win.
