Victor Wanyama Stories

Denis Onyango hails Uganda's ticket buyout for 2024 CHAN playoff
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 29, 2025

Uganda will host the CHAN 2024 third-place playoff between Sudan and Senegal at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, on Friday evening, with kickoff se...

Victor Wanyama backs Benni McCarthy’s squad selection ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 29, 2025

The 32-year-old midfielder also spoke about the possibility of making a return to the national team, saying, “When the time is right, then everything...

Victor Wanyama and Mrisho Ngasa share rivalry banter ahead of CHAN 2024 final in Nairobi
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 27, 2025

Both Morocco and Madagascar reached the knockout stages as group runners-up, each recording just one defeat, ironically to the host nations, with Moro...

Victor Wanyama hails CHAN’s role in transforming Kenyan football
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 21, 2025

For Wanyama, CHAN is not just about today’s matches; it is about shaping the future of Kenyan and African football.

Benni McCarthy: Kenyans must respect Wanyama and other football icons
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 02, 2025

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has called for respect towards Victor Wanyama and other Kenyan football icons, describing the midfielder’s ab...

Mariga hits back at critics over Wanyama’s National team return
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 01, 2025

Victor Wanyama’s surprise recall to the national team stirred online debate but FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga says age should never disqualify a...

Wanyama withdraws from Harambee Stars squad for Chad friendlies, Austin Odhiambo called up
Erick Kariuki  |  May 30, 2025

Initially named in the squad for the matches scheduled to take place in Morocco on 7 and 10 June, Wanyama has since been excused, citing “personal com...

Victor Wanyama recalled to Harambee Stars ahead of Chad friendlies
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 28, 2025

Victor Wanyama is set to make a shock return to the Harambee Stars after nearly five years in retirement, as head coach Benni McCarthy names him in a...

Victor Wanyama reveals why he joined Dunfermline Athletic
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 28, 2025

Wanyama, 33, signed with Dunfermline Athletic on Wednesday, marking his return to Scotland, where he previously played for Celtic under Lennon's manag...

Marrakech hosts Africa’s football celebration at 2024 CAF Awards
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 15, 2024

The 2024 CAF Awards will gather Africa’s finest football talents and legendary icons in a glittering ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech,...

Shining Abroad: Kenya’s top 10 football stars
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 15, 2024

These ten footballers have risen from Kenyan clubs to play on global stages. Here’s a look at their journeys and achievements

Victor Wanyama reflects on potential Manchester United move after stellar performances at Celtic
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 26, 2023

At the time, Wanyama was a burgeoning 21-year-old midfielder who had joined Celtic in 2011. Sky Sports also reported Manchester United's interest in W...

What Harambee Stars should do to qualify for 2026 World Cup  - Wanyama
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 22, 2023

Wanyama, highly regarded as one of Kenya's most-capped players, boasts an impressive record of 64 international appearances. Over his 14-year internat...

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