'Wow, He's Huge!' – Victor Wanyama's Superfan Reacts After Travelling Miles to Finally Meet Him

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'Wow, He's Huge!' – Victor Wanyama's Superfan Reacts After Travelling Miles to Finally Meet Him

Abigael Wafula 09:45 - 18.04.2025

Victor Wanyama's superfan travelled miles from Singapore to Dunfermline to fulfil a lifelong dream of meeting his football hero.

One of Victor Wanyama's superfans travelled miles for a rare lifetime opportunity to meet the former Harambee Stars captain.

The fan, Wesley Lim, travelled for over 20 hours from Singapore to Dunfermline to meet Victor Wanyama, a dream come true.

Lim saw an opportunity to sponsor a player and decided to give his best shot by travelling to East End Park. In an interview with the Dunfermline Press, he explained that growing up, he always loved watching the Premier League.

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When did he start watching Victor Wanyama?

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Wesley Lim explained that he started watching Victor Wanyama when he played for Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur.

However, at the time, he never had a chance to meet the former Celtic FC star due to the high profile of the clubs, and he was not well-known.

“I followed Wanyama when he was at Southampton and Spurs, but your chances of meeting a player at these clubs are closer to zero,” Lim shared.

Wesley Lim’s first impression after meeting Victor Wanyama

Victor Wanyama

Wesley Lim came across a post from Dunfermline Athletic on Facebook that said that Neil Lennon and Victor Wanyama had joined the club.

The fan pointed out that when he met Victor Wanyama, it was a great opportunity, and he could not let go of the rare chance.

“When I met him, I don’t really know how to explain it, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. How many times do you get to meet someone you’ve seen on TV for ten years?” he said.

“Standing next to him was like ‘wow, he’s huge.’ His athleticism and tenacity as a defensive midfielder are something that’s really hard to find."

How did he learn about Dunfermline Athletic?

Wesley Lim first learnt about Dunfermline Athletic at the 2004 Scottish Cup final. The final of the match was played at Hampden Park in Glasgow, where Celtic won 3–1.

“When I was ten, I watched the Scottish League Cup Final against Celtic. That was the first time I ever heard of Dunfermline,” he said.

“It aired on free television in Singapore, so I knew of the team since then. I started to really follow them in the past few weeks, and I’ve been looking forward to my trip here.”

He lauded the environment at Dunfermline, revealing that the people were accommodating and he loved the environment.

Wesley Lim’s heartfelt journey to meet Victor Wanyama was more than just a fan moment — it was the fulfilment of a childhood dream, proving just how far true passion and admiration can take someone.

From Singapore to Dunfermline, it was a reminder that football’s magic often lies in the unexpected moments and the people it brings together.