Kenyan internationals and Harambee Stars prospects were in action on Saturday, 22 August, across various leagues as the 2026/27 season kicked off.In the English Championship, Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje featured for Charlton Athletic as they secured a 2-1 away win over West Ham United in a London derby at the London Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907034##Sichenje started on the bench but was introduced in the 78th minute for Karlan Grant as Charlton sought to strengthen their defence and secure the win.Lloyd Jones gave Charlton the lead in the seventh minute before Tyreece Campbell doubled their advantage in the 57th minute.Joel Piroe pulled one back for West Ham in the 74th minute to set the stage for a tense finale, but the hosts failed to salvage a point after Taty Castellanos missed a penalty in the 93rd minute.Government issues update on construction of Moi Stadium, KisumuCharlton, who have now won their opening two matches, sit second in the Championship table with six points and have made a strong start to their promotion campaign.Still in the Championship, Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner played the entire match as Wrexham were held to a 1-1 draw by Watford.Luca Kjerrumgaard gave Watford the lead in the 14th minute, but Daniel Imray equalised in the 22nd minute to force a share of the spoils.Shabana new signing reveals why he returned to KenyaWrexham's search for their first win of the season will continue when they travel to Birmingham on Friday, 28 August.In Romania, Harambee Stars midfielder Richard Odada came on as a substitute and was later substituted as his side, UTA Arad, played out a goalless draw against Corvinul.Odada entered the game in the 64th minute for Jayson Papeau but, after receiving a yellow card in the 87th minute, was substituted in the 90th minute.Gor Mahia, Tusker renew rivalry in FKF Super Cup showdownIn League One, Zech Obiero was an unused substitute as Leyton Orient secured a vital 2-0 away win over Wigan Athletic.In League Two, Vincent Harper played 70 minutes as he helped Exeter City secure a 2-0 victory over Accrington Stanley.In the English National League, Micah Obiero played the entire match while Wilson Waweru was introduced in the 86th minute as Wealdstone suffered a 1-0 defeat to Worthing.Wealdstone were reduced to 10 men after Dylan Kadji was sent off in the 52nd minute for a second bookable offence.How Kilwake balances KCB playing duties with JKUAT Cougars coaching role
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