Victor Wanyama’s return to Scottish football took a disastrous turn as the Kenyan midfielder was sent off in his Dunfermline debut, overshadowing Neil Lennon’s first match in charge.
The former Celtic and Tottenham star, who joined Dunfermline earlier this week in a surprise move, was introduced as a second-half substitute in the Scottish Championship clash against Ayr United.
However, his night ended prematurely when he received a straight red card just 21 minutes after coming on for handling the ball outside the box, denying Ayr’s Mark McKenzie a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
Dunfermline, already trailing 1-0 at halftime, struggled to contain Ayr United, who capitalized on their numerical advantage with further goals from Jamie Murphy and Ethan Walker, sealing a 3-0 defeat.
The loss leaves Dunfermline hovering just one place above the bottom of the Championship table, further intensifying their relegation battle.
With seven games left in the season, Dunfermline and Lennon will be hoping for a quick turnaround, but Wanyama’s suspension adds another challenge to their survival fight.
