Arsenal Legends to Face Former Harambee Stars in Nairobi Exhibition Match

Arsenal supporters in Kenya are preparing for a nostalgic football experience after organisers announced a special exhibition match between former Arsenal players and retired Harambee Stars internationals.

The match, dubbed the Legends Cup, is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Kick-off is expected at 7pm, according to the event’s official ticketing platform, MyTickets Africa.

The encounter will bring together former players from the English Premier League club and Kenya’s national team in a contest expected to attract football enthusiasts from across the country.

Among the former Arsenal players expected to feature are Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla, former England winger Theo Walcott, Robert Pirès, Ashley Cole, Kolo Touré and former captain Tony Adams.

Other names appearing on the announced squad include Alex Song, Bacary Sagna, Emmanuel Eboué, Gilberto Silva, Gervinho, Johan Djourou and Yaya Sanogo.

The organisers have advertised a 20-a-side contest, although a separate published squad announcement lists 21 former Arsenal players. Individual participation has not been independently confirmed by Arsenal Football Club.

The Harambee Stars side will feature former Kenyan internationals who represented the country during different generations. However, the complete Kenyan lineup was not independently established in the available reports.

The event is being organised by The Aquarium KE in partnership with WhosAid, according to media reports.

Ticket information published on MyTickets Africa lists regular early-bird tickets at KSh 500, regular tickets at KSh 1,000 and KSh 2,000, while VIP and VVIP categories cost KSh 10,000 and KSh 20,000, respectively.

The announcement has generated reactions among Kenyan football supporters, particularly Arsenal fans eager to see familiar players return to the pitch.

The fixture will offer an opportunity to celebrate the careers of former footballers who entertained supporters in England and internationally.

For Kenyan fans, the November encounter is expected to provide an opportunity to watch some of football’s familiar names live while celebrating the country’s football history.

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