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The passion for English Premier League football is set to take a new dimension in Lagos as the Arsenal Fans Club Nigeria prepares to officially unveil its Lagos chapter, with some of the country’s most influential personalities expected to attend the ceremony.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; and Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, are among the prominent Nigerians expected at the launch scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The announcement was made by the club’s National President, Charles Onifbana, in a statement issued by its Media Relations Manager, Akin Solanke, on Thursday.
The Lagos unveiling forms part of a broader effort by the association to strengthen Arsenal’s growing supporter base in Nigeria by bringing fans together under a recognized and organized structure.
According to Solanke, the event is expected to attract significant interest among Arsenal supporters in Lagos, particularly those who were unable to participate in the national body’s official launch in Abuja last month.
Beyond celebrating their loyalty to the North London club, the association hopes to create a platform where supporters can build meaningful relationships, enjoy organized football experiences, and participate in activities that extend beyond match-day celebrations.
The club plans to offer members exclusive viewing experiences through organized watch parties, alongside opportunities to visit Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium in London for selected matches annually.
However, its ambitions go beyond football entertainment. The association also intends to establish charitable and philanthropic initiatives aimed at supporting poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged members of society.
Another major focus will be the discovery and promotion of emerging Nigerian football talents while celebrating players of Nigerian descent who have contributed to Arsenal’s international appeal.
Among those expected to receive recognition are former Arsenal midfielder Nwankwo Kanu and current Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka, whose Nigerian heritage continues to strengthen the connection between the club and Nigerian supporters.
The newly elected Lagos Chapter Chairman, Engr. Stan Athekame described the development as an opportunity to unite Arsenal supporters across the state on a common platform.
The Lagos launch is expected to be the beginning of a wider expansion, with the association planning similar inaugurations in other Nigerian cities in the coming weeks and months.
For Arsenal supporters, the initiative represents more than the creation of another fan association. It offers an opportunity to transform their shared passion into a structured community built around football, networking, youth development, and social responsibility.
“Sir Bartholomew White Ebe is a Lagos-based media personality, Music Artist, Producer, and a Relationship Coach and independent journalist. With over seven years of experience tracking political developments and cultural shifts in Nigeria, he specializes in local current affairs, grassroots politics, and community-driven reporting across Lagos State. As the founder and chief editor of Snow Multimedia Connect {SNOW TV}, he leads the editorial team to deliver verified, high-impact stories to digital audiences.”
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