Harambee Stars defensive prospect Zak Vyner is potentially just four games away from fulfilin a lifelong dream of playing in the Premier League.
Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner is one step closer to realizing his Premier League ambition after playing a pivotal role in Bristol City's dramatic 2-2 draw with Preston North End on Saturday — a result that secured the Robins a place in the Championship play-offs for the first time in 17 years.
Vyner, who was first called up to the Kenya national team by former head coach in June 2024, delivered a standout performance at the heart of the defence.
The towering centerback made five crucial clearances, blocked three goal-bound shots, and registered a key interception, all while winning two of his three aerial duels to keep City in the contest during a tense afternoon at Ashton Gate.
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Despite going two goals down, the Robins mounted an impressive comeback that ensured their playoff berth, setting up a semi-final showdown with Sheffield United.
Preston initially looked set to spoil the party, with Emil Riis opening the scoring after outmuscling Rob Dickie to head home from a corner. Milutin Osmajic then doubled the visitors’ lead shortly after the hour mark, slipping a composed finish past Max O’Leary to stun the home crowd.
But the tide turned when Nahki Wells picked out Ross McCrorie with a pinpoint cross, which the Scottish midfielder nodded in at the far post to ignite the comeback. Moments later, Jason Knight rattled the crossbar before eventually leveling the score with a confident finish after a slick one-two with McCrorie, completing the revival that Bristol City desperately needed.
Bristol City head coach Liam Manning told BBC Radio Bristol: "I have no idea how I am feeling, to be honest. Exhausted, stressed, happy, over the moon, proud - what an afternoon.
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"We made real hard work of it but I spoke to the lads beforehand and there's a lot made now about styles and philosophies, and we spoke about us to underpin everything with the culture we have got.
"It says on the shirts 'always believe' and we have done that numerous times now, and you see it today - it's a fantastic group of lads.
"I said to them, irrespective of what happens today, I couldn't be more proud of them and what they've done, so I'm delighted.
"I have had a tough six months. I spoke to the lads beforehand, 'today is everything'.
"There's no expectation or pressure on us so we have got to go and be brave and enjoy it. You see today the lads give everything for the shirt."
While other results across the division ensured the Robins had already sealed their top-six spot, the draw capped off a resilient performance from Vyner and his teammates, and now the focus shifts to the play-offs — and potentially a Premier League breakthrough for the Kenyan international.
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