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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 21, 2025
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EXPLAINED: What It Would Take to Bring Arsenal to Kenya

One governor challenged the government to invite Arsenal to play Harambee Stars...
✨ Key Highlights
Following the burial of Raila Odinga, a proposal emerged for Arsenal FC to play Kenya's Harambee Stars at the new Talanta Stadium in a memorial match. Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga urged President William Ruto's government to extend the invitation once the stadium, potentially named Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium, is completed around 2026.
- Hosting Arsenal is deemed "almost impossible" due to rigorous requirements, including a formal proposal covering logistics, sponsorship, and budget.
- Premier League clubs rarely approve mid-season friendlies due to tight schedules, and approval is needed from multiple bodies including the Premier League and FA.
- Appearance fees alone for a Premier League club range from Ksh64.57 million (USD500,000) to Ksh387 million (USD3 million), excluding other significant costs.
- Everton's friendly against Gor Mahia in Tanzania in 2017 was an exception, largely facilitated by a shared sponsor.
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