I wish you well my brother - Tottenham star Wanyama tells ‘Teddy’ Akumu

Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama. [Courtesy]

Tottenham Hotspur superstar Victor Wanyama has lauded Anthony ‘Teddy’ Akumu Agay after the Kenyan midfielder signed a three-and-half year deal with Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday.

The Harambee Stars captain wished Teddy well ahead of his new challenge in South Africa.

Teddy joins the Glamour Boys from Zambian club Zesco United.

Akumu previously played for perennial Kenya Premier League (KPL) champions Gor Mahia, Sudanese side Al Khartoum and Zambian giants Zesco.

 “I am still in the process of learning about the team. From my experience so far, I am happy to be here – this is a loving team with great support. It’s like a family – the players, supporters, and administration are like one. The team has ambitions and goals and I want to help them achieve these,” Akumu said.

Akumu who played 18 games for K’ogalo became the first Kenyan international to sign for the club.

The 27- year-old featured in the CAF Confederations Cup game against Kaizer Chiefs in play-off round game in January 2019 where he represented his former side Zesco.

He joins his former Zesco United teammate Lazalous Kambole at the club.

 Akumu joins the list of former Kenya internationals who have featured in the South African top-flight league (PSL) including Musa Otieno Santos between 1997 and 2011 winning a league title, two cups, and the BP Top8.

Others are Brian Mandela, Alli Abondo and Clifton Miheso.

Wanyama's message to Akumu. [Courtesy]

Wanyama, 29, is still attracting interest from several European clubs, including West Ham Celtic, Norwich City and Galatasaray as the midfielder could be set for a move away from north London this January.

Wanyama has only made two substitute appearances this term for Spurs.

The Spurs midfielder started his professional career with Belgian side Germinal Beerschot AC in 2009 before moving on to Scotland giants Celtic for two years before joining Southampton on 11 July 2013 for £11.5m.

He then joined Spurs from Southampton in the summer of 2016 but his career has been marred by bursts of nagging injuries, which have also kept the midfielder out of action in crucial parts of the season.

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