STARS ABROAD: Kenyan defender features as Bristol City boost Premier League promotion hopes

Harambee Stars prospect Zak Vyner played the full 90 minutes for English Championship side Bristol City on Tuesday night as they edged West Bromwich Albion 2-1, boosting their hopes of securing a spot in the promotion playoffs.The Robins left it late, clinching victory in the sixth minute of stoppage time in dramatic fashion. With five games remaining, they are now well-positioned for a playoff place and, potentially, a shot at English Premier League football next season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8842578##Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsAfter a goalless first half, Bristol City broke the deadlock in the 56th minute when Nahki Wells slotted home following a precise assist from Cameron Pring.Their lead was short-lived, however, as Alex Mowatt equalized for West Brom just six minutes later, turning the game into an end-to-end contest.##NAJAVA_MECA_8842559##The tide turned in the 89th minute when West Brom’s Jayson Molumby received a red card. Sensing an opportunity, Bristol City piled on the pressure, and it paid off in the dying moments.Haydon Roberts found the back of the net in the sixth minute of added time, converting a pass from Robert Dickie to seal the win.Patrick Matasi handed reprieve by High Court in alleged match-fixing scandalBristol City now sit fifth in the Championship standings with 63 points. Their focus will be on maintaining their place in the top six as they travel to face QPR this Saturday.Vincent HarperElsewhere in England, another Harambee Stars prospect, Vincent Harper, came off the bench for the final 13 minutes in Exeter City’s 1-1 draw against Wigan Athletic in an English League One encounter.Manchester United legend backs Benni McCarthy to succeed at Harambee StarsWigan took the lead in the 51st minute through Dale Taylor’s penalty, but Exeter equalized in the 69th minute via Reece Cole’s strike.Exeter currently sit 15th in the table with little left to play for this season. They will next face Bristol Rovers away from home.Benni McCarthy ready to use European connections to aid Kenyans players’ transfers

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