Manchester United supporters defeated Arsenal supporters 3-2 in a highly attended symbolic rivalry match at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi
The game, featuring celebrities including Eric Omondi, YY and Mulamwah, saw both sides trade goals in a tightly contested encounter
The second half was thrilling, featuring a curling free-kick, missed chances, a disallowed goal and a missed penalty
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Manchester United supporters and Arsenal supporters in Kenya, featuring entertainers and public figures, took part in a symbolic football match that recreated the intense EPL rivalry between the two fan bases.
Eric Omondi speaking at a past event.
Manchester United supporters clashed with Arsenal supporters at Nyayo Stadium. Photo: Eric Omondi.
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The match was held at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, June 14, in Nairobi and attracted thousands of fans, with estimates putting attendance at over 10,000.
The fixture came after the conclusion of the 2025/26 English Premier League season, where Arsenal ended their 22-year league title drought, sparking renewed banter between the rival fanbases in Kenya.
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The event saw Eric Omondi captain the Manchester United supporters’ team while the Arsenal supporters’ side was led by comedian Usedul Idioty.
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United fans started strongly, taking an early lead through a well-converted free-kick. However, Arsenal supporters responded quickly with an equaliser from close range to restore parity.
Eric's side regained control and went ahead again after the comedian capitalised on a rebound to make it 2-1.
Arsenal supporters had a chance to level before halftime but missed a penalty, while Omondi also wasted a clear opportunity to extend the lead.
At halftime, United fans led 2-1, with entertainment performances, including a set from Khaligraph Jones, energising the crowd.
In the second half, Arsenal supporters fought back to level the match after a powerful strike that the United goalkeeper failed to deal with cleanly. Both sides continued to create chances, with United having a goal ruled out for offside.
The decisive moment came late in the match when a foul near the box resulted in a free-kick, which was expertly curled in to seal a 3-2 victory for the Manchester United supporters.
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Following the match, Eric celebrated on social media, joking about his performance and calling for a trophy parade.
“We beat them 3-2. I scored two goals, but one was ruled offside. I don’t know when we should do a parade for this trophy. Thank you to the players, and the energy from the fans was out of this world,” he said.
Idioty did not make any public statements but promised to speak at a later time.
Reports also indicated that police briefly used tear gas during the event, although no injuries were confirmed.
Source: TUKO.co.ke