Victor Wanyama reveals desire to play for Pirates, Chiefs or Sundowns

Former Tottenham Hotspur star Victor Wanyama has expressed his desire to one day play for one of South Africa’s Big Three.

Wanyama said he would like to play for either Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs or Mamelodi Sundowns.

The 29-year-old defensive midfielder is currently on the books of Major League Soccer outfit Montreal Impact; the team he joined from Spurs.

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The Kenyan national team captain revealed this in an interview with Kick Off Magazine.  

“Maybe in the future one day I would love to have that experience [of playing in Africa], I like all the top teams in South Africa, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and of course Mamelodi Sundowns,” said Wanyama.

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“These teams I have mentioned [I would play for], Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates – they play really nice football to watch.”

Wanyama revealed he actually grew up supporting Sundowns, adding that he enjoyed watching the likes of Surprise Moriri.  

“I supported them when I was young watching Surprise Moriri and all of those guys; it was nice to watch how they play,” continued Wanyama.

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Wanyama further said the fact that his countryman and national team teammates Brian Onyango is at Sundowns has revived his love for the Tshwane giants.

“I would say I do support them now because my Kenyan companion [Brian] Onyango is there and my friend, the Uganda goalkeeper Denis Onyango, that’s why I always watch their games and support them fully,” added Wanyama.

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