Victor Wanyama Features for Southampton Legends Against Manchester United
Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama returned to St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday, 28 March 2026, as he played for Southampton Legends against Manchester United Legends.
The Kenyan midfielder, who played for Southampton between 2013 and 2016, was named in the starting lineup for the special anniversary clash. The match was a high-scoring thriller that ended 5-3 in favour of Manchester United Legends.
Wanyama featured in midfield alongside players like Andrew Surman and Rickie Lambert. The game was full of action, with both teams creating many chances. At one point, Wanyama was involved in a foul that led to a penalty for Manchester United, though it was saved. He also had a good opportunity to score but miscued his shot. The entertaining match was organised as a charity fixture to mark an important occasion for the clubs.
Many Kenyan fans celebrated Wanyama’s return to his former club, even though Southampton lost the game. The former Tottenham and Celtic star showed he still has quality on the pitch. The legends match gave football lovers a chance to see former stars in action again and brought back good memories of Wanyama’s time in the English Premier League.
