CAPTION: Wanyama celebrates after enthralling semi-final second leg at the Etihad Stadium
Harambee Stars Captain and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Mugubi Wanyama on Wednesday night became only the second Kenyan to ever make it to the Champions League semi-final after his elder brother McDonald Mariga, who did it nine years ago with Italian giants Inter Milan on the way to lifting the prestigious trophy.
Wanyama put up a brilliant performance at the Etihad Stadium in what will go down as one of the most entertaining Champions League games in the history of the competition.
Despite looking dead tired in the final minutes of the game, Wanyama once again showcased his warrior mentality and kept making some crucial tackles which kept Spurs in the game.
In just his first back to back starts since coming back from an injury, the former Celtic man once again showed his worth.
Victor Wanyama’s game by numbers vs. Man City:
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) April 17, 2019
100% aerial duels won
83% pass accuracy
8 ball recoveries
4 tackles won
2 clearances
Huge shift. 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/5BITQkiihN
It is no wonder that Kenyans took to social media to congratulate “The Lion of Muthurwa”.
Congratulations @VictorWanyama for your big role in @SpursOfficial qualification to the @ChampionsLeague semi-finals, after edging out @ManCity in an entertaining thriller. Nani kama wewe kijana wa Nairobi. pic.twitter.com/elzETtgvgk
— Mike Sonko (@MikeSonko) April 17, 2019
Damn somebody deliver some spaghetti to @VictorWanyama 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/ham5vn6rTx
— Harryson Wanyama (@HarrysonWanyama) April 17, 2019
Imagine if Spurs go on to win the Champions League. I would be bitter as a Gunner; but as a Kenyan (which takes precedence) I would be so proud of @VictorWanyama He would become the second Kenyan and the second Wanyama to win it! Wow! #MCITOT #TheScoreKE
— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) April 17, 2019
Victor Wanyama with Tottenham becomes the second Kenyan to make the Champions League semifinal, after his brother McDonald Mariga did the same with Inter Milan in 2010 on the way to winning it.
— Idah Waringa (@IdahWaringa) April 17, 2019
🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 #MCITOT #UCL pic.twitter.com/5EaYMawoKf
Victor Wanyama is a damn good player 🤔
— 🌟KING OF LAGOS(MFR) (@Derek74399105) April 17, 2019
Congratulations to you @VictorWanyama and your team for reaching #UCL Semi Finals. What a game ! Enjoy
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) April 17, 2019
So thrilled we can now enjoy one of the great Champions League moments. ‘Ave it, @VictorWanyama. pic.twitter.com/fOkdCzwAYs
— Charlie Parrish (@charlieparrish) April 17, 2019
Victor Wanyama what a beast.
— Darren Dunn (@DarrenDunn015) April 17, 2019
We need to speak about @VictorWanyama, first back-to-back starts for #thfc this season tonight and he was phenomenal. pic.twitter.com/KtjL3oz0gZ
— Hotspur Related (@HotspurRelated) April 17, 2019
I know they were all good tonight but seriously how good was it to have @VictorWanyama back tonight,without him we lose 100% 2nd 90mins in 5 days after being out for so long fantastic achievement, great to have back for the run in 👍💪👏🔥🏆 #COYS
— Paul Dyer (@mabbutt) April 17, 2019
Congratulations Capi @VictorWanyama. You bossed it again #UCL 💪💪💪 pic.twitter.com/oExO5MZvSC
— Manu$cribe (@Manuel_Ntoyai) April 17, 2019
Will Victor Wanyama follow in his brother’s footsteps and lift the trophy? Tell us what you think in the comments section.
Watch all highlights from last night’s game below.
Would you like to get published on this Popular Blog? You can now email Cyprian Nyakundi any breaking news, Exposes, story ideas, human interest articles or interesting videos on: [email protected] Videos and pictures can be sent to +254 710 280 973 on WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram.
