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Originally published by KBC SportsJuly 1, 2026
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Wanyama breaks silence: The untold story behind his early Harambee Stars exit
Victor Wanyama’s early exit from international football in September 2021 remains one of the most discussed decisions in Kenyan football history, and the Lion of Muthurwa has finally spoken candidly about the painful combination of factors that drove him away from the Harambee ..
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Victor Wanyama has finally revealed the reasons behind his premature exit from the Harambee Stars in September 2021. His departure was a combination of a career-long knee injury and feeling overlooked by the national team selectors.
- Wanyama suffered a severe knee injury in 2017 that plagued him for the remainder of his career, forcing him to manage constant pain.
- Despite consistent play for CF Montreal, he was repeatedly excluded from the Harambee Stars squad, leading to his retirement.
- The decision followed the stripping of his captaincy by coach Jacob Mulee, fueling speculation of a fallout with the Football Kenya Federation.
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