Kenyan defender shines as Bristol City hold Hull City in season opener

Harambee Stars prospect Zak Vyner Onyego started and played the entire match as his side, Bristol City, secured a 1-1 draw against Hull City in an English Championship season opener at MKM Stadium on Saturday.Onyego made four clearances, blocked two shots, and was involved in two interceptions that he handled expertly.The defender completed 75 passes with a 78% pass accuracy, won two ground duels and one aerial duel, and contributed a key pass.##NAJAVA_MECA_8261866##After a slow start, Bristol City began to grow into the game, controlling play for most of the first half, though without creating significant chances.Bristol’s best chance came in the 40th minute when Joe Williams attempted a left-footed shot that soared high and wide off the post.The two sides went into halftime tied at 0-0.Hull City manager Tim Walter made a double substitution after the break to energise his side, but Bristol City’s attack remained strong, determined to secure all three points.NSL: Luanda Villa chairman reveals 5 clubs challenging them for FKF Premier League promotionJust past the hour mark, Bristol City manager Liam Manning made a crucial change, bringing on Fally Mayulu for striker Sinclair Armstrong.Mayulu’s impact was immediate, as he beat his markers to score with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box into the bottom left corner, giving Bristol the lead.Manning’s men believed they had secured all three points, but a defensive error from Marvin Menhelm led to Hull being awarded a penalty in injury time.Oscar Estupinan converted the penalty, resulting in a 1-1 draw.FKFPL: All 18 clubs latest transfers in and outsThe point leaves Bristol City eleventh on the table, and Zak Onyego will hope to continue his involvement with the team as he aims to cement a place in the Kenya national team.He was part of the squad called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Ivory Coast but did not feature due to a passport issue.

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