Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has stated his intentions to pursue a job in coaching once he calls time on his glittering career, which has spanned nearly two decades.Currently with Canadian club CF Montreal, the former AFC Leopards midfielder is approaching the end of a career that took him from Kenya to Sweden, Belgium, Scotland, England, and finally Canada in 2020.##NAJAVA_MECA_8309217##As he prepares for life after football, Wanyama is eager to become a coach. He says that he has gained extensive knowledge from working with various coaches, which he intends to pass on to future players. In an interview with FIFA Media, he expressed his intention to pursue coaching.“I think I will do that, yes [become a coach]. I’ve worked with some great coaches. I look at how they see the game, and I’ve tried to take in everything.”Wanyama is confident in his potential as a manager, driven by his constant desire to learn and improve.“I believe one day I could be a good manager. My motivation is always to learn new things. Football is a game of learning—nobody knows it all. Whatever I do in football, I just always want to be the best I can be,” he said.Discussing his current life in Canada, Wanyama shared his enjoyment of the country’s atmosphere and his experiences with his club.Miheso opens up on his role as captain in delivering AFC Leopards a title after 26-year wait“The atmosphere here is very good,” he noted. “The players love each other. We’re always together as one. Montreal is a fun city to be in, especially in the summer. There are good vibes, good people, and a lot of activities to do. I’ve also enjoyed every time I’ve played in front of our great fans.”Wanyama also commented on the upward growth of football in Canada, attributing it to the nation’s qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.“I’ve been surprised how much football has evolved here. I think Canada qualifying for the 2022 World Cup gave more people the inspiration to get into football, to support their country, and then support their clubs here too,” he said.Looking ahead, Wanyama believes that Canada’s co-hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will further boost the sport’s popularity, especially in a country known for its ice hockey fervour.“When the World Cup is here and people get to see those big stars, it will push them to play more, work hard, and try to reach the same heights. It can give the youth the belief that they can be on the same stage one day. It will be huge.”Engin Firat reveals common weakness in Harambee Stars’ Group J ahead of AFCON qualifiers opener
