Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has become the first Kenyan footballer to receive an Epic National Legend card in Konami’s eFootball video game.
Wanyama’s card debuted on Thursday as part of the game’s Starter Sets release, placing him among the football legends featured in the franchise.
The card lists him as a Defensive Midfielder (DMF) with the “Tough Marker” playstyle. It also features the “Long-Reach Tackle Show Time” skill, designed to help players win back possession in midfield.
The card is available through eFootball’s Starter Sets, which allow players to build teams using active footballers and legends.
Wanyama’s inclusion marks a milestone for Kenyan football, giving the country its first representative among the franchise’s Epic legends.
Born in Nairobi on June 25, 1991, Wanyama began his professional career in Kenya before moving to Belgium, where he played for Beerschot. He later joined Scottish giants Celtic, becoming the first Kenyan to play in the Scottish Premier League.
During his time at Celtic, he won two league titles and the Scottish Cup. He also scored in the club’s famous 2-1 Champions League victory over Barcelona in November 2012, becoming the first Kenyan to score in the competition.
In 2013, Wanyama joined English Premier League side Southampton for £12.5 million before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2016 for £11 million.
