Former Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama is in attendance at Celtic Park for the Champions League match against RB Leipzig this evening.
Wanyama, who enjoyed a successful spell with the Hoops before moving on to play in the Premier League and MLS, is no stranger to the electrifying atmosphere that Celtic Park offers on big European nights.
🍝 We caught up with former Celt Victor Wanyama before tonight’s game!
Victor will be on hand at half-time to pick the winner of the Paradise Windfall Superdraw 💚#CelticLeipzig | #UCL | #CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/3FqlioQekq
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The former Hoops midfielder, etched his name in Celtic history by scoring the first goal in a memorable 2-1 victory over Barcelona on November 7, 2012.
This match is widely celebrated as one of Celtic’s greatest European nights at Celtic Park
Wanyama’s goal not only set the tone for the game but also highlighted his impact during his time at the club, moving on to Southampton for a reported £12.5 million in July 2013 and then Tottenham for £11 million three years later, with his impact in England clear for all to see.
The Kenyan epitomises Champions League nights at Celtic Park with his header against Barcelona, the level that every Celtic supporter dreams a player can reach.
With the level he was able to reach in Glasgow, he became one of the best in recent memory due to his physicality, passing, and ability to read the game.
