Victor Wanyama ends international career after 19 years
Former Kenya captain Victor Wanyama has announced his retirement from international football, closing a 19-year chapter that saw him achieve several firsts for his country. Wanyama shared the news in an emotional message, expressing gratitude to his supporters and reflecting on his journey. He became the first Kenyan to score in the UEFA Champions League and played for clubs across four countries. Wanyama now plans to pursue coaching and complete his UEFA A License.
Match highlights
- Victor Wanyama made his debut for Kenya at age 15 in May 2007 and went on to earn over 60 caps.
- He scored the first goal in Celtic’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in 2012, becoming the first Kenyan to score in the Champions League.
- In 2013, he joined Southampton for £12.5 million, then moved to Tottenham Hotspur in summer 2016.
- At Tottenham, he scored a memorable equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in 2018, which was voted Premier League Goal of the Month.
- Wanyama captained CF Montreal to a 1-0 win in the 2021 Canadian Championship final and later rejoined Scottish club Dunfermline Athletic.
