Social media personalities Nicki Bigfish and Mzungu Mjanja have called off a planned Arsenal UEFA Champions League victory celebration scheduled to take place at the Nairobi Archives following Paris Saint-Germain's victory in the tournament final.
The duo had earlier generated excitement online after announcing plans for a public gathering to celebrate Arsenal's anticipated European success. However, Arsenal's hopes of lifting their first UEFA Champions League trophy ended before the final, with PSG going on to claim the title.
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In a video shared on social media, Nicki Bigfish and Mzungu Mjanja announced that the rally would no longer take place.
The pair dramatically tore up what they described as a police permit issued for the event, declaring that Arsenal's triumph had only been postponed rather than cancelled.
"We hereby cancel it. But the meeting is not cancelled. It has been postponed. Our victory has been postponed."
The two then jokingly urged authorities to take action against football fans celebrating PSG's success.
"The police should take legal action against anybody found making noise around the country. Mtu anapatikana anashangilia huyo ni mchawi."
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The video attracted thousands of reactions from football fans, particularly supporters of rival clubs who seized the opportunity to tease Arsenal followers.
Some joked that PSG had "saved the world from unwanted noise pollution," while others mocked Arsenal's long wait for a Champions League title.
Another fan humorously suggested that the rally had merely been delayed for decades, commenting:
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The video attracted thousands of reactions from football fans, many of whom could not resist taking playful digs at Arsenal's continued search for a first Champions League title.
Some supporters thanked PSG for preventing what they described as excessive celebrations.
"Asante PSG."
Others joked that the trophy had already been ordered before Arsenal's European campaign ended.
"Hiyo trophy mlinunua, mcancel order."
One fan humorously suggested the planned celebrations had merely been delayed.
"Monday Archive here we come. If you don't have UCL, please stay at home."
Another added:
"Certificate of participation as usual."
Perhaps the most popular joke came from a fan who sarcastically listed everything Arsenal supposedly still needed to improve.
Arsenal are amazing! Just need to work on their short and long passing, shooting, movement off the ball, positioning, crossing, decision-making, set pieces, man-marking, dribbling, fitness, ball control, tackling, counter-attacking, overlapping, running, blocking, and scoring goals."
Others urged fans to shift attention away from football and focus on national issues.
"Let's focus! Finance Bill
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The incident comes days after content creator Barrack Jacuzzi shared his thoughts on the emotional investment football supporters place in the game.
In a viral video, he marvelled at how results in competitions such as the Premier League and UEFA Champions League can dramatically affect the moods of millions of supporters.
"It's a beautiful thing that so many grown men's emotions can be triggered and altered by so many other grown men."