On Wednesday, Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama made a surprising move to Scottish second-tier side Dunfermline Athletic Football Club, signing a deal that will run until the end of the season.The announcement, made by the club on social media, came as a shock to many, considering that Wanyama has been without a club since parting ways with Canadian side CF Montreal in December, where he spent four years.##NAJAVA_MECA_8805266##”DAFC are delighted to announce the signing of Kenyan international Victor Wanyama on a deal until the end of the season, subject to international clearance. The 33-year-old defensive midfielder has had a decorated career, playing for clubs such as Celtic, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, and most recently, CF Montreal,” the club’s statement read.Wanyama, who made 64 appearances for Kenya and captained the national team at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, retired from international football in 2021. However, his decision to join Dunfermline, currently second-bottom in the league, six points clear of automatic relegation, raised questions.The unexpected move can be traced back to Wanyama’s past relationship with Dunfermline’s newly appointed coach, Neil Lennon. Lennon, who took over as head coach last week, immediately reached out to Wanyama in hopes of strengthening the squad and avoiding relegation.Victor Wanyama signs for Scottish second-tier clubAfter a series of negotiations, Wanyama agreed to a short-term deal, which also serves as a way for him to stay fit ahead of a potential move in the off-season.Lennon played a pivotal role in Wanyama’s career, having brought him to the UK in 2011 when he signed him from Beerschot AC for Scottish champions Celtic. Wanyama flourished under Lennon’s guidance at Celtic Park, winning consecutive league titles and gaining widespread recognition in Europe, including a memorable performance in a Champions League victory against a star-studded Barcelona side featuring Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, and Xavi.Shimanyula stands by Patrick Matasi in wake of spot-fixing allegationHis impressive displays led to a move to Southampton for a then Scottish record fee of around £12.5 million, followed by a stint at Tottenham Hotspur before heading to CF Montreal in Canada.Dunfermline currently sits just two points behind Hamilton Accies as they battle to move out of the relegation play-off zone, with seven games remaining in the season.’I am not scared of Mashemeji Derby’ – AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani
