Victor Wanyama credits Celtic boss for inspiring him to Champions League final
Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:45 PM
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Victor Wanyama says he will be forever grateful for the massive role former Celtic manager Neil Lennon played in getting him to the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final.
The Harambee Stars skipper will be in action against Liverpool in Madrid on Saturday, June 1, as Spurs look to lift their first major continental title.
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While speaking to Scottish Sun (UK), the 27-year-old said his former boss boosted his confidence and helped him believe he was capable of competing with football's finest at the highest level.
"I will always be grateful to Celtic for what they did for me and my career and I will always be grateful to Neil. Celtic taught me what the Champions League was all about.
"He (Neil) taught me that it does not matter who the opponents are or what they can do or who is in their team," Wanyama said.
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The Kenyan star, aka the Lion of Muthurwa, said Neil gave him a chance to showcase his skills to the world.
Wanyama said his former gaffer instilled in him the belief that he could play top flight football with the best in the business and helped him realise his full potential.
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"We faced big teams with Celtic in the Champions League but we did it with belief. I learned so much from him about that.
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"Neil gave me a platform and also a belief that I could go and play at the highest level," the Kenyan ace said.
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Wanyama featured for the Hoops against Barcelona in the Champions League and scored against Lionel Messi and company, to give Celtic a 2-1 win over the La Liga giants.
The 27-year-old joined Celtic in 2011 from Beerschot for just £900,000 before being sold to Southampton for a then record fee of £12.5 million in 2013.
He then moved to Spurs in 2016 where he has greatly contributed to Mauricio Pochettino's UCL journey to Madrid.
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