Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has confirmed that he will venture into coaching once he hangs up his boots at the age of 32.The CF Montreal midfielder is nearing the end of his illustrious career, which has seen him play in Kenya, Belgium, Sweden, Scotland, England, and now Canada.##NAJAVA_MECA_7750286##Notably, he remains the only Kenyan player to have graced the English Premier League, representing Southampton and Tottenham between 2013 and 2020 before moving to Canada.After the conclusion of the 2023 Major Soccer League campaign, during which his club struggled and ultimately missed out on a playoff spot, Wanyama is currently in the country for a holiday before he heads back to Canada for the pre-season.In an interview with Radio 47, he expressed his intention to transition into coaching.“That’s the plan,” he stated.Wanyama also revealed that he plans to start taking his coaching badges during the upcoming season (2024), concurrently with playing for Montreal. Kenyan duo set to join top side in TaiwanHe said, “In the coming season, I want to start taking my coaching badges. During the season, that is. I will make time.”Addressing the question of retirement, Wanyama emphasized his commitment to honoring the remaining year of his contract with the MLS club.“I have a year left on my contract at Montreal Impact. After that, I feel I still have some strength in me. I will evaluate the situation at the time, but the plan is to continue playing.”Despite initial concerns about Wanyama leaving Montreal before the new season, following public exchanges with coach Hernan Losada over unexplained reasons for his benching last season, Losada has since been fired. This development could potentially lead to Wanyama extending his stay with the club, which he joined from Tottenham in January 2020.Is Qatar Stars League the next stop for Ayub Timbe?
