Former Arsenal players are expected to arrive in Kenya ahead of Friday’s exhibition match against Harambee Stars Legends at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
The encounter, dubbed the Legends Cup, is scheduled for November 13, 2026, with kick-off set for 7pm.
Former Nigerian international Nwankwo Kanu will captain the Arsenal Legends side, while former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama will lead the Kenyan team.
The visiting squad of 24 former Arsenal players includes several familiar names from the club’s Premier League years, among them Tony Adams, Robert Pirès, Ashley Cole, Gilberto Silva, Santi Cazorla, Theo Walcott, Bacary Sagna, Alex Song, Gervinho and Yaya Sanogo.
The Harambee Stars Legends squad features former internationals McDonald Mariga, Dennis Oliech, Francis Kahata, Francis Onyiso, Jamal Mohammed, John Bobby Ogola, JJ Masiga and Mahmoud Abbas.
Somali international referee Omar Artan has been named in promotional material for the event as the centre referee. However, the organisers’ latest public comments reported by Nation indicated that they were still in discussions with a renowned referee to take charge of the encounter.
Artan, who was named CAF Men’s Referee of the Year in 2025, has officiated several major international football fixtures.
Beyond the match, the visiting Arsenal contingent is expected to participate in a football coaching clinic scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at Crawford International School.
The clinic will provide young Kenyan footballers with an opportunity to interact with former professional players and learn from their experience.
The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport, according to the organisers.
Tickets are available at KSh1,000 for regular seating, KSh10,000 for VIP and KSh20,000 for VVIP, with the initial KSh500 early-bird allocation already sold out.
The Legends Cup is expected to bring together football fans to celebrate former players who have contributed to the history of Arsenal and Kenyan football.
