Victor Wanyama made a nostalgic return to Celtic Park this week, soaking in the electric Champions League atmosphere as his former side took on RB Leipzig. The powerhouse Kenyan, once a fan favorite, is no stranger to these iconic Glasgow nights, having contributed to some of Celtic’s most memorable European triumphs.
After all, Wanyama was the man who famously scored the opener in Celtic’s historic 2-1 victory over Barcelona, igniting the stadium in one of the club’s greatest European nights. This time around, he was content to enjoy the action from the stands as his former club delivered a dominant performance against RB Leipzig, securing their second win of the League Phase and moving closer to a potential knockout playoff.
Wanyama was thrilled to be back at his old stomping ground, reconnecting with familiar faces. The former Celtic midfielder shared a moment with his ex-captain Scott Brown, who was on duty with TNT Sports alongside Neil Lennon and Emma Dodds. The pair posed for a photo, which Wanyama later shared with his nearly 400,000 followers on X, thanking the Celtic fans for their warm welcome. His post read, “Celtic Park, thank you for your warm welcome,” accompanied by a four-leaf clover and green heart emojis, a fitting tribute to the club he once called home.
Wanyama expressed heartfelt gratitude to Celtic Park and its passionate supporters for the warm welcome as he watched his former club secure a thrilling victory over RB Leipzig.
The club invited Wanyama to join in the halftime Paradise Windfall draw, and he happily obliged, adding to the night’s excitement. It was a fantastic evening all around for the Scottish Premiership leaders, who stormed to a 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig, currently sitting just behind Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
Celtic’s Nicolas Kuhn earned a spot in UEFA’s Team of the Week for his brilliant two-goal performance, despite being dismissed as a “no-name German” by local media. Kuhn silenced critics with a dazzling display, scoring twice before Reo Hatate added a close-range finish to secure Celtic’s 3-1 victory.