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‘They looked like me’: Why Arsenal became Africa’s club
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize In Kenyan influencer Nana Owiti’s wardrobe, dozens of Arsenal jerseys tell the story of her passion for the club.
- It’s an unbreakable bond that goes back 20 years to the days when the London team’s largely black squad made them hugely popular in Africa.
- “(Thierry) Henry actually made me fall in love with Arsenal first off because he was a cutie,” said Owiti, who has millions of social media followers for her Gunners-obsessed social media feeds.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize In Kenyan influencer Nana Owiti’s wardrobe, dozens of Arsenal jerseys tell the story of her passion for the club.
It’s an unbreakable bond that goes back 20 years to the days when the London team’s largely black squad made them hugely popular in Africa.
“(Thierry) Henry actually made me fall in love with Arsenal first off because he was a cutie,” said Owiti, who has millions of social media followers for her Gunners-obsessed social media feeds.
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