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Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has sued Menengai Oil Refineries Limited for allegedly using his image in a commercial advertisement against his will.
In a certificate of urgency filed before the High Court on Wednesday, August 7, Wanyama, who plies his trade at English side Tottenham Hotspur as a defensive midfielder, wants the court to declare that the image published by Menengai Oil firm constitutes a marketing advertisement.
The footballer further wants the court to pronounce that he is entitled to damages from the cooking oil manufacturer.
In his court documents, Wanyama says Menengai Oil Refineries Limited tweeted an advert using his Image.
Wanyama complains that the tweet was purported to wish Harambee Stars well in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
“If you believe it, you can do it, we at the Menengai would like to wish our boys all the best in the Africa Cup of Nations,” read the alleged tweet, accompanied by Wanyama’s photo.
Wanyama argues that the use of his image was meant to promote the company’s business, and not to show support to Team Kenya as purported.
“If the message was meant for the whole team, a photo comprising the entire team could have been used,” argues Wanyama.
