Why Kenya has the best Arsenal fan base in Africa
Kenya has the best Arsenal fan base in Africa, if not the world...
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Arsenal Fan TV (AFTV) founder and CEO Robbie Lyle declared Kenya has the best Arsenal fan base in Africa, potentially the world, during a recent visit. The declaration came following an impressive trophy parade in Nairobi celebrating Arsenal's 2025/26 English Premier League title win.
- Robbie Lyle and his AFTV crew visited Nairobi for a six-day tour, including a 'trophy' tour parade and content creation workshop at Zetech University.
- Kenya's "amazing digital infrastructure" and the significant contribution of Kenyan fans to Arsenal content (estimated at 4 billion views from Africa) were highlighted as key reasons for the visit.
- AFTV is considering establishing a full-time base in Kenya due to the strong fan engagement and digital footprint observed.
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