- English-born Kenyan defender Zak Vyner made his first start for Wrexham AFC when they hosted Chelsea in the FA Cup
- Vyner played for more than 70 minutes at the Racecourse Ground as they went on to lose the game to the world champions in extra time
- The 28-year-old, who is yet to play for Harambee Stars, recently joined the Red Dragons and is paid handsomely
Zak Vyner made his first start for his new club, Wrexham AFC, when he featured in their FA Cup fifth-round game against Chelsea on March 7.
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Vyner lasted for 76 minutes as his side put on a gallant show to force the game into extra time after a 2-2 draw in normal time.
Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro scored in extra time to derail a Hollywood upset, but Wrexham gave a good account of themselves either way.
“Of course, the dressing room is quiet, which you’d expect after a defeat. But when we wake up tomorrow, I think the lads can be immensely proud, and the supporters will be, of the way we’ve played. It certainly won’t knock us tonight, because we will take the positives of the evening, without doubt,” said head coach Phil Parkinson via the club’s website.
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How much did Wrexham pay for Zax Vyner?
For Vyner, it was a step in the right direction as he continued to integrate with his new teammates. It was his fourth appearance overall since he joined them in January.
Wrexham paid around £1.5 million (KSh 260 million) to sign the 28-year-old from Bristol City. He signed a contract with the Red Dragons running until the end of the 2028/29 season.
How much does Zax Vyner earn at Wrexham?
According to Capology, the Kenyan defender earns £12,500 (KSh 2.2 million) weekly, which makes it £650,000 (KSh 113 million).
“I’m over the moon. I think Wrexham’s ambition and the project that is already well underway – the back-to-back-to-back promotions – is something you can’t help but admire from afar and now I’m involved, I can’t wait to help out,” he said when he signed.
The best-paid player at the club, according to the same site, is Welsh forward Keiffer Moore, who earns around £30,000 (KSh 5.2 million) weekly.
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What next for Vyner?
Vyner and Wrexham are on course for a historic promotion to the Premier League. They currently have 57 points in sixth place, the last playoff spot.
They play Hull City and Swansea next in back-to-back league fixtures at home.
Harambee Stars players land huge moves ahead of AFCON 2027
Apart from Vyner, Kenyan players sealed big moves ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host
CHAN 2024 hero Manzur Okwaro joined Stade Reims in France’s Ligue 2, while U20 defender Amos Wanjala joined Valencia’s reserve team.
Collins Sichenje joined English Championship side Charlton Athletic.
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