How Victor Wanyama Signing Improved Dunfermline's Marketing Strategy

Victor Wanyama. Photo. Imago

How Victor Wanyama Signing Improved Dunfermline's Marketing Strategy

Evans Ousuru 20:00 - 25.05.2025

Dunfermline's marketing strategy has been boosted and here is why Victor Wanyama has played a crucial role.

Dunfermline marketing manager Chris Addison has revealed the off field impact Victor Wanyama has had on the team since signing in March.

Most notably, Dunfermline' club shop sold out of adult replica shirts after a rush of orders to have 'Wanyama 44' printed on the back.

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According to Addison as reported by BBC, that has aided the commercial aspect of the club, keeping them afloat in their business after Wanyama's jersey became subject of extensive demand globally.

"Victor came in the door and that was it. As soon as his squad number was confirmed, we saw the orders come in from the UK, his native Kenya, further afield. All over the world," Addison said.

Wanyama's pull is evident outside the Pars' East End Park stadium, where fans wait with Celtic photographs and shirts to be signed.

The former Harambee Stars captain turns 34 next month but would be happy to re-sign - although that decision is likely to be influenced by whether or not the club can agree a deal to retain Neil Lennon's services, with negotiations currently ongoing.

Lennon was the reason why Victor Wanyama opted to join Dunfermline since the duo knows each other well since their days at Celtic.

The Northern Irishman, 53, was also parachuted into Dunfermline in March, replacing Michael Tidser.

Knowing that Wanyama was a free agent, he decided the midfielder was just the kind of character his squad needed.

"He made me get to the next level of football," said Wanyama, explaining why he holds Lennon in such high regard. He knows me very well, so it is easy when someone like Neil calls. He's passionate and he's a winner," Wanyama said.

Wanyama is contemplating whether to return to the national team gold after holding discussion with Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy.