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Arsenal fans turn Nairobi CBD red as Gunners await EPL coronation
24th May, 2026 03:44 PM
Arsenal supporters thronged the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) in song and dance ON Sunday, May 24, 2026, marching to various watch spots to witness the club lift its first Premier League trophy in 22 years.
Draped in the traditional red and white colours and brandishing club paraphernalia, flags, and mock trophies, ecstatic fans turned Moi Avenue into a vibrant sea of humanity ahead of the coronation.
The scenes caught the attention of Crist Wheatley, a renowned journalist and Arsenal fan who also shared the videos of the unbridled celebration by the fans on Sunday.
Gunners set to be crowned
Mikel Arteta’s side officially sealed the 2025/26 title with a game to spare on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, after the closest challengers, Manchester City, were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth.
The result brought a dramatic end to an anxious, high-stakes title race against perennial champions Man City, simultaneously halting Pep Guardiola’s quest for a seventh league title and securing Arsenal’s 14th English crown.
The triumph offers ultimate redemption for the Gunners, who endured the heartbreak of finishing as Premier League runners-up for three consecutive seasons leading up to this campaign.
The global celebrations rapidly reached a fever pitch moments after the confirmation of the new champions.
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, over 100,000 fans gathered outside the Emirates Stadium in London moments after the title was confirmed, sparking worldwide parties that have spilt over into this Sunday’s final matchday.
Similar celebratory scenes greeted their confirmation as champions in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Crowds of die-hard fans in jerseys moved through the streets as celebrations continued after the historic victory, as celebrities and prominent Kenyan personalities, such as President William Ruto also joined the celebration on social media.
The celebrations were led by the self-proclaimed Kenyan Arsenal General Useful Idioty, who was seen at the front of the group as supporters marched around the CBD.
Similar celebrations have been planned across various big cities such as Eldoret, Mombasa, and others, with fans angling for a grand celebration for the title.
