Overview:
The ‘Lion of Mudoro’ played for Nairobi City Stars, AFC Leopards in Kenya, Helsingborg in Sweden, Beerschot in Belgium, Celtic and Dunfermline Athletic in Scotland, Southampton and Spurs in England as well as CF Montreal in the Canada.
Harambee Stars captain Victor Mugubi Wanyama has announced retirement from professional football.
The 34-year-old who featured for different clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton and Celtic made the announcement on his official social media pages.
“Today I announce my retirement from football. Four different countries six different clubs. A boy from Muthurwa with a big dream, carrying a Nations pride every time I stepped onto the pitch,” his post on X partly read and confirmed his next path.
“To my family, friends, agent, the fans and the coaching staff that helped me throughout my career, thank you for walking this journey with me. I now take my next step into coaching where I will be completing my UEFA A license this year.”
The post attached an emotional video for the two times Scottish Premiership champion with Celtic.
The ‘Lion of Muthurwa’ played for Nairobi City Stars, AFC Leopards in Kenya, Helsingborg in Sweden, Beerschot in Belgium, Celtic and Dunfermline Athletic in Scotland, Southampton and Spurs in England as well as CF Montreal in the Canada.
He made over 64 caps for Harambee Stars and played at the 2019 Afcon finals in Egypt where he captained Kenya.
Wanyama at glance
Name: Victor Mugubi Wanyama
Born: 25 June 1991
Clubs: JM Youth Academy, Nairobi City Stars, AFC Leopards, Helsingborg, Beerschot, Celtic, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, CF Montreal, Dunfermline Athletic
Honours: Scottish Premier League title (2011-12 & 2012-13), Scottish Cup 2012/13, UEFA Champions League silver medal (2018/19), Canadian Championship 2021, Runner -up 2023
Individual Honours: PFA Scotland Team of the Year 2012/13, SPL Young Player of the Year 2012/13, SPL Young Player of the Month December 2011
