Victor Wanyama retires at 34, eyes coaching career

Former Harambee Star’s captain and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama has announced his retirement from professional football at age 34, concluding a distinguished 19-year career.

He announced his retirement through an emotional social media post that read, “I lived it, I loved it, and I gave it everything, today I announce my retirement from football, four different countries six different clubs, a boy from Muthurwa with a big dream, carrying a nation's pride every time I stepped onto the pitch," he said.

At Tottenham he made 97 appearances and played a key role in their run to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final, according to BBC.

Wanyama eventually left for Southampton having made 91 Celtic appearances and scored 13 goals, including the opener in the famous 2-1 win over Barcelona in 2012 as Neil Lennon's side reached the Champions League last 16.

From the hard streets of Nairobi to the global stages of European football, Wanyama carved a path that would later on redefine the football landscape for Kenyan players.

He became the first Kenyan to play and score in the English Premier League, a milestone that was celebrated and recognised across the continent.

His final stint was brief at Dunfermline Athletic F.C. in 2025, reuniting with his former mentor Neil Lennon 54.

On the international stage, Wanyama earned 64 caps for Kenya, captaining the Harambee Stars and leading them to the 2019 AFCON.

Wanyama has confirmed plans to transition into coaching, with his eyes set on completing his UEFA A License.