- English-born Kenyan defender Zak Vyner made his debut as Wrexham AFC hosted Chelsea in the FA Cup
- Vyner played 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 on a hefty salary
Zak Vyner made his debut for his new club, Wrexham AFC, in their FA Cup fifth round tie against Chelsea on March 7.
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Vyner lasted 76 minutes as his team showed a great level and forced the game to overtime after a 2-2 draw in regular time.
Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro scored in extra time to seal the deal Hollywoodbut Wrexham was committed either way.
“Of course, the dressing room is quiet, which you would expect after a defeat. But when we wake up tomorrow, I think the lads can be very proud, and the supporters will be, for the way we played. It will certainly not defeat us tonight, because we will take the best of the evening, without a doubt,” said head coach Phil Parkinson via the club’s website.
How much did Wrexham pay for Zax Vyner?
For Vyner, it was a step in the right direction as he continued to bond with his new teammates. It was his fourth game overall since joining 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 that runs until the end of the 2028/29 season.
How much does Zak Vyner earn at Wrexham?
According to Capology, the Kenyan defender earns £12,500 (KSh 2.2 million) every week, which makes a total of £650,000 (KSh 113 million).
“I’m over the moon. I think Wrexham’s interest and the project that’s already going well – 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,” he said when he signed.
The highest paid player at the club, according to the same website, is Welsh forward Keiffer Moore, who earns around £30,000 (KSh 5.2 million) every week.

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What’s next for Vyner?
Vyner and Wrexham are on course for historic promotion to the Premier League. They currently have 57 points in sixth place, the final stage of the playoffs.
They play Hull City and Swansea in back-to-back league matches at home.
Players of Harambee Stars they have achieved great success ahead of AFCON 2027
Apart from Vyner, the Kenyan players made big strides ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host.
The genius of CHAN 2024Manzur Okwaro joined Stade Reims in French Ligue 2, while U20 defender Amos Wanjala joined Valencia’s reserve team.
Collins Sichenje joined the Charlton Athletic club that participates in the English championship.
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