Kenyan midfilder Victor Wanyama has taken social media by storm after he shared an inspirational documentary about his football journey from Nairobi to the world's big stages.
In the short documentary titled: The Lion of Muthurwa, Wanyama narrates how he used to play soccer bare feet at their family's Muthurwa neighbourhood in Nairobi, before joining the national team then playing in Europe and becoming the first Kenyan to play in the English Premier League (EPL).
The Southampton holding midfielder takes his fans through some of his most touching and memorable moments from the remarkable goals he's scored, to receiving praises from English supporters and the tireless efforts he put in order to play in the popular EPL.
In the video, the Harambee Stars Captain gives a flashback of how he used to sneak into video halls to watch his football mentors like former Manchester United players Paul Scholes and Roy Keane.
Wanyama alludes that to gain international recognition from Africa, one has to be a lion which explains the documentaries title.
Through his website, the Saints skipper has dedicated the video to his Kenyan supporters and worldwide fans thanking them for their continued support.
“I’d like to welcome all my fans, the supporters of the Kenyan national team and all my previous clubs, and lovers of this great game. You guys are the life blood of our game, the very reason why we pull on our shirts with pride, as we strive to do the best. I’d like to invite you to be part of my football life,” he wrote.
The video has widely been shared with Kenyans on social media expressing their pride in the midfilder also known as 'Big Vic', urging him to keep moving on despite the problems rocking football management in the country.
Video courtesy of ABSA Bank:
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Good move @VictorWanyama on "The Lion of Muthurwa". You are truly a lion of Kenya. Keep it up especially #WhenTheCentreIsWeakThingsFallApart
— COFEK, Kenya (@ConsumersKenya) February 25, 2016
The Lion Of Muthurwa is such an inspiration. So proud of Victor Wanyama!
— W Mongare snr. (@WALTERMONGARE) February 25, 2016
"The Lion of Muthurwa"
A true hero..i respect you victor it doesn't matter where you came from but where you ending to@neshbryn— K.BRIAN (@NeshBryn) February 25, 2016
Watch: The Story of Victor Wanyama, the Premier League's First Kenyan Footballer https://t.co/Hnv3VlcjA7
— Newsweek Europe (@NewsweekEurope) February 25, 2016
@VictorWanyama's inspiring story from Muthurwa to the Barclays Premier League..The Lion of Muthurwa @SakajaJohnson @okothkenneth
— K.Y.P.A (@YoungMPsKenya) February 25, 2016
Very inspirational. It will make you shed tears of Joy...Absa Prosper | The Lion of Muthurwa https://t.co/Am9s5JjxZQ via @YouTube
— Odeo Arap Sirari (@OdeoSirari) February 25, 2016
