Leaders and members of Arsenal Football Club supporters in Aba on Monday took over major streets of the city to celebrate the team’s victory in the 2025/2026 Premiership season.
The Arsenal fans, who were dressed in red and white full club attire, waved flags and loudly sang Arsenal songs in jubilation.
The city-wide march, which commenced from Osisioma Flyover on the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Highway, moved to other parts of Aba, with other enthusiastic fans joining the celebration.
The supporters, who were led by Chukwujama Obinna Obi Daddy and Okechukwu Michael George, said the breaking of the 22-year Premiership jinx was a milestone.
“This is a moment for every Gooner in Abia to show pride and unity. Arsenal’s victory belongs to the fans, and we want Aba to feel the red and white spirit,” they said.
Speaking about his club’s victory, Elijah Udenwa, Chairman of the Radio Fans Association, Abia State chapter, said, “The wait is over for Arsenal.”
Another leader of Arsenal fans in Umuahia, Chukwuemeka Igu, said the mocking of Arsenal by Chelsea and other rival football fans is over, noting that “we shall never be mocked again.”
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