Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has confirmed that his much-anticipated football academy will be officially launched in Nairobi at the end of July.
The former Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton midfielder is teaming up with his elder brother and fellow football legend McDonald Mariga to give back to the game that made them household names.
The Victor Wanyama Academy is not a new project entirely, as it already has branches operating in Nairobi and Busia.
However, the official launch marks a significant milestone for the Wanyama Foundation, which has been quietly working behind the scenes to develop young football talent across the country.
The initiative is aimed at creating a clear pathway for aspiring footballers who dream of making it big in the sport.
Speaking about the upcoming launch, Wanyama expressed his passion for nurturing the next generation of Kenyan football stars.
He noted that both he and Mariga have experienced firsthand just how tough the journey to professional football can be, and they want to make it easier for young players coming up.
The launch in Nairobi is expected to bring together football stakeholders, fans, and young players eager to be part of this exciting project.
Wanyama also revealed that the academy is committed to providing world-class training facilities that match the standards found in Europe.
He emphasized that young players will train in an environment similar to what they will encounter when they get opportunities abroad. According to him, this approach will help players avoid culture shock and adapt quickly when they move to European clubs.
The former Harambee Stars captain made it clear that the academy is not just about football skills but also about empowering young people through the sport.
He shared that their ambition is to produce more players of the calibre of himself and former teammate Musa Situma, and ultimately build teams capable of competing at the highest level, including the FIFA World Cup.
Football fans across the country have welcomed the news, with many expressing optimism that the academy will unearth raw talent from the grassroots.
With Wanyama's experience playing in top European leagues and Mariga's success at Inter Milan, the academy is expected to benefit from their wealth of knowledge and connections in the football world.
The launch at the end of July is shaping up to be a major event in Kenyan football, and many are eager to see how this initiative will transform the local game.
Wanyama and Mariga are clearly determined to leave a lasting legacy by investing in the future of Kenyan football, and this academy is a big step towards achieving that dream.
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