Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama (33) has expressed regret over leaving Tottenham Hotspur without winning a trophy during his time at the Premier League club.Wanyama joined Spurs on June 23, 2016, after the North London side reached an agreement with Southampton for his transfer. At the time, Tottenham were managed by Mauricio Pochettino, who had previously coached Wanyama at Southampton.Nicknamed the ‘Lion of Muthurwa,’ Wanyama made an immediate impact, scoring his first goal for Spurs in a 1-0 league win over Crystal Palace.##NAJAVA_MECA_8720377##However, despite his contributions, he left the club in March 2020 for Major League Soccer side CF Montréal (then Montreal Impact) without securing any silverware.Reflecting on his time at Tottenham, Wanyama shared his disappointment over failing to win a major title.“You know, there is one thing we would have loved to do for the club—win a trophy—but unfortunately, we didn’t,” Wanyama told Tottenham TV before Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Manchester United on February 16.He remains hopeful that the current squad can achieve what his generation could not.“I believe with the group they have now, they will do something special for the club one day. During our time, we had a strong team and always aimed to improve in every game. We wanted to prove Tottenham was a big club, competing at the top every weekend. It was fun, and we enjoyed every moment,” quoted flashscoreDundee United reveal why Harambee Stars midfielder was loaned to Serbian clubWanyama, who left CF Montréal on January 1, 2025, after his contract expired, spoke fondly of his return to North London.“It feels great to be back, seeing the stadium again, remembering the atmosphere, especially during home games. It brings back wonderful memories,” he said.One of his most cherished moments was forming a formidable midfield partnership with Belgian star Mousa Dembélé.“We had a great connection. We complemented each other so well, and we truly enjoyed what we were doing. I miss those moments,” he added.Wanyama reminisced about his first goal for Spurs—a late winner against Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane.“My first goal was special. It was in the final minutes, and we ended up winning the game. It was a great feeling.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8720372##Another unforgettable moment was his goal in Spurs’ farewell match at White Hart Lane before moving to Wembley Stadium.“We played Manchester United and won 2-1. Harry Kane and I were on the scoresheet. Scoring in the last-ever game at White Hart Lane was a proud moment.” Wanyama’s stunning strike against Liverpool in 2018 remains one of the most memorable goals of his career.“When I was running towards the ball, I thought, ‘This is rolling really well—it’s just begging me to hit it.’ So I struck it, and it flew straight into the top corner.”Tusker confirm exit of midfielder, wins race for NSL top scorer’s signatureThe goal was later voted the Premier League Goal of the Month.“I still watch it all the time. Whenever I go on social media, it keeps popping up, and I always click on it (laughs). It was a special goal.”Victor Wanyama ‘s goal against Liverpool when he was playing for Tottenham. He had just come in as a substitute.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/SCm7DMoaya— Ngina wa Kenyatta (@Nasiri_Kanini) October 5, 2022 Wanyama captained CF Montréal to the 2021 Canadian Championship title and made his competitive debut in the CONCACAF Champions League under manager Thierry Henry.#OnThisDay in 2016, @VictorWanyama scored his debut goal for Spurs. 🙌One more today, Victor? #COYS pic.twitter.com/JMPcNDUxXa— Tottenham Hotspur (@Spurs_MAS) August 20, 2017 However, his international career came to an end in September 2021 when he announced his retirement from Kenya’s national team after being overlooked for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He finished with 64 caps and six goals for the Stars.Though he regrets not winning silverware with Spurs, Wanyama remains proud of his contributions and the memories he made during his career in the Premier League.
