Former Premier League star Victor Wanyama had a shocking start to his stint in the Scottish Championship, receiving a red card just 20 minutes into his debut for Dunfermline.As previously reported, the midfielder reunited with Neil Lennon at the club earlier this week, joining as a free agent until the end of the season.The 33-year-old player won two trophies and the Scottish Cup with Celtic between 2011 and 2013 and famously scored in the historic 2012 victory over Barcelona. Recently playing in MLS for CF Montreal, Wanyama had a nightmare debut on Saturday.Victor Wanyama says pars move was a no-brainerThe former Tottenham player received a direct red card for a handball just 19 minutes after coming on against Ayr United. He entered the game in the 64th minute with his team trailing 1-0 and, to be fair, did not leave a good impression. His team conceded two more goals after he was sent off, making for a tough loss in their fight to stay in the second tier of Scottish football—a battle Wanyama certainly didn’t make any easier.It’s been a nightmare return to Scottish football for Victor Wanyama!Sent off on his Dunfermline debut! 🟥#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/7dR7V6S8JY— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) March 29, 2025 The Kenyan midfielder began his professional career in 2008 with Belgian club Beerschot AC, where he spent three years before moving to Celtic in 2011. He later took a step up to the Premier League, playing for Southampton and Tottenham before signing with CF Montreal in 2020.##NAJAVA_MECA_8812237##
