Victor Wanyama’s account of rewards and bruises off the pitch
Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama poses with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) trophy on August 25, 2025, at National Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
Just like his elder brother, McDonald Mariga, the Vice President of Football Kenya Federation, football has given Victor Wanyama a life of rewards and a fair share of bruises that don’t always show on the pitch.
“Playing professionally abroad as an African is very lucrative, but it’s not always as glittering as it looks. Fans can lift you to the skies after a good game, then turn on you just as quickly.
