Jonah Ayunga put in a stellar performance for St. Mirren on Saturday, sending a strong message to Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy.His two assists and all-round display helped his side thrash Kilmarnock 5-1 in the Scottish Premiership.Fresh off international duty, Ayunga was handed a start ahead of Michael Mandron and made the most of his chance.##NAJAVA_MECA_8813514##He won a penalty, registered two assists, and was a constant threat off the ball, showcasing his growing influence under Steve Robinson.St. Mirren ended a 12-match winless streak against Kilmarnock in emphatic fashion. Caolan Boyd-Munce opened the scoring with a long-range strike before Roland Idowu converted from the spot after Ayunga was fouled.Boyd-Munce added a second, with Mark O’Hara and Declan John also finding the net. Bruce Anderson’s late penalty was merely a consolation for Kilmarnock.Mashemeji Derby: AFC Leopards stutter Gor Mahia’s title charge after stalemateAyunga now has four goal contributions in seven starts this season, strengthening his case for more playing time at both the club and international levels.With Kenya’s next fixtures in June, McCarthy will have a tough decision to make—stick with Michael Olunga or give Ayunga a bigger role.Meanwhile, Kenyan defender Joseph Okumu put on a defensive masterclass for Stade de Reims in their 3-1 Ligue 1 win over Marseille.Despite being left out of McCarthy’s recent squad due to a “misunderstanding” with his club, Okumu reminded everyone of his quality.Kenya Police and Kibera Soccer Women suffer title setback in Sunday’s drawThe 26-year-old made 14 clearances, two blocks, and two interceptions as Reims secured their first win in 16 matches, easing relegation fears.Keito Nakamura, Mamadou Diakhon, and Valentin Atangana Edoa were on target for Reims, while Valentin Rongier netted a late consolation for Marseille.##NAJAVA_MECA_8818628##With this win, Reims pulled five points clear of the drop zone, while Marseille’s struggles handed PSG an easier path to sealing the Ligue 1 title.Ayunga and Okumu’s standout performances put them firmly back in the spotlight—just in time for Kenya’s next international window.
