Victor Wanyama: Harambee Stars Legend Explains Why Brother McDonald Mariga Tops Him in Football

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has weighed in on the debate over Africa's greatest footballer, naming Cameroonian legend Samuel Eto'o as his top choice.

At the same time, Victor Wanyama also explained why his brother, McDonald Mariga, is also one of the best footballers.

The Harambee Stars legend made his selection while reflecting on the icons who have defined the continent's modern era.

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During an appearance on the Obi One podcast, the former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder was asked to rank the continent's finest players.

Despite his own impressive achievements, which include becoming the first Kenyan to play in the English Premier League, Victor Wanyama remained humble, crediting his older brother, McDonald Mariga, as the family's standard-bearer.

McDonald Mariga made history in 2010 as the first Kenyan to win the UEFA Champions League with José Mourinho's treble-winning Inter Milan side.

"On who is the greatest of the Wanyama brothers, my brother is better because he brought the Champions League home, and I did not," he stated, celebrating his sibling's historic accomplishment.

Meanwhile, while acknowledging the immense talent of stars like Yaya Touré, Didier Drogba, Mohamed Salah, and Sadio Mané, he ultimately placed Samuel Eto'o at the pinnacle.

Victor Wanyama pointed to the striker's unparalleled success at both club and international levels as the deciding factor.

Samuel Eto'o's illustrious career in Europe included three UEFA Champions League titles, two with Barcelona and one with Inter Milan and league championships in Spain and Italy.

Internationally, he was a cornerstone for Cameroon, leading them to two Africa Cup of Nations trophies and an Olympic gold medal.

His individual brilliance was recognised with four African Player of the Year awards. For Victor Wanyama, this record of sustained excellence sets Samuel Eto'o apart from his peers.