Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat says former captain Victor Wanyama is not ready to come-back to the team two years after he quit international football and three months after his come-back was announced by Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba. Firat says Wanyama had informed him that he is still rethinking his decision to retire from the national team.This is despite the fact that the former Kenyan captain had agreed to return to the team after a meeting with Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba.On December 8, Ababu after meeting Wanyama had announced that he has convinced the former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder to rescind his decision to quit.Ababu tweeted:”Am delighted @VictorWanyama has agreed to return fully to Harambee Stars, rescinding his earlier decision to exit the team. In our mission to rebuild our football and elevate our national teams, our elite players must be at the heart of the renaissance.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7079727##However, Firat when asked if he will recall Wanyama said: “It is upto him. That is probably something you have to ask him. I also read about what Namwamba said, but when I talked to the player, he said he has not made up his mind to make a come-back.”Firat is preparing a team to take on Burundi in back to back international fixtures on March 25 and 28 at Kasarani.In 2021, Wanyama announced his retirement from international football after a 15 year service. Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat promises surprise call-ups for Burundi friendliesWanyama who currently plays for Major Super League (MSL) side CF Montreal quit after making 71 appearances for Harambee Stars and scoring seven goals in the process.He played his last match for Harambee Stars during the 2021 AFCON qualifiers against Comoros which Kenya lost by a solitary goal.“We have shared great moments together and I am proud to have been your captain and leader. But all good things must come to an end eventually; and after a long consideration, I have made the really difficult decision to retire from international football,” Wanyama said in his statement two years ago.
