African Leaders Congratulate Arsenal After 22-Year Premier League Title Drought Ends

African leaders have congratulated Arsenal after winning their first English Premier League title in 22 years. Kenya’s William Ruto praised their resilience, Rwanda’s Paul Kagame highlighted the #VisitRwanda partnership, and Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema also sent his congratulations. Arsenal will receive the trophy after their final match and could still win a Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

African leaders have congratulated Arsenal Football Club after the team secured its first English Premier League title in 22 years on Tuesday. The achievement has drawn widespread attention across the continent, where the London-based club enjoys a strong and loyal fan base that cuts across different countries, age groups, and communities.
Arsenal is widely regarded as one of the most popular European football clubs in Africa, with millions of supporters who follow the team closely through televised matches, social media updates, and fan communities. The club’s long-standing presence in global football and its history of attractive playing style have helped it build a deep emotional connection with many African fans over the years.
The latest triumph marks a major milestone for the club, which has spent the past two decades trying to return to the top of English football. After finishing second in the Premier League for three consecutive seasons, Arsenal finally managed to secure the title, ending a long wait since their famous 2003–2004 “Invincibles” season under former manager Arsène Wenger, when the team went unbeaten throughout the league campaign.
Kenya’s President William Ruto was among the first African leaders to publicly celebrate the victory. He described Arsenal’s journey as an “epic adventure” that included moments of struggle, disappointment, setbacks, and recovery. According to him, the win demonstrated the importance of hope, resilience, discipline, and hard work, as the team continued to push through difficult seasons and strong competition to eventually reach success. He added that the victory was a reflection of the team’s belief in itself and its commitment to achieving its goals despite challenges.
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame also extended his congratulations to the club. He highlighted Rwanda’s ongoing partnership with Arsenal through the #VisitRwanda tourism campaign, which has helped promote the country globally through football sponsorship. Kagame described the Premier League title win as well-deserved and praised the team for its consistency and performance throughout the season.
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema also joined in congratulating the club. Despite being in a busy political period ahead of his re-election in August, he took time to acknowledge Arsenal’s success in a public post. In his message, he used the opportunity to make a brief political reference before shifting to congratulate Arsenal supporters, showing the widespread popularity of the club even among African political leaders.
Arsenal are expected to be officially presented with the Premier League trophy on Sunday following their final match of the season against Crystal Palace. The occasion is anticipated to be a major celebration for players, staff, and supporters who have waited many years for this moment of success.
The club still has the possibility of ending the season with even greater achievement, as they remain in contention for a historic double. They are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final later this month, a match that could further cement this season as one of the most successful in the club’s modern history.