Speaking on twitter, Wanyama recognizes young generation to succeed him saying, "Wonderful day yesterday attending @j2a4football football for peace festival at MYSA and be able to interact with young players."
The Tottenham midfielder penned a deal in Nairobi on Tuesday in the presence of Safaricom boss Bob Collymore. A source privy to the new development has revealed to Goal that the leading mobile firm are targeting a return to local football.
Even when Mariga got his first professional contract in Kenya, Wanyama -- four years his junior -- would go along to training and Mariga recognised his talent from a young age.
"Safaricom are keen to return to Kenyan football after pulling out few years ago. They have named Wanyama as the brand ambassador and anytime soon the company will launch Sakata tournament which was killed years ago under the past regime of Football Kenya Federation."