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Ruto invites Arsenal after Kenyan fans celebrate title win

Kenya's President William Ruto, who is an avid Arsenal fan, expressed his excitement over Arsenal's recent Premier League victory and mentioned that he has invited the team to visit Kenya in the future. He noted the massive celebrations by Arsenal fans in Nairobi following the club's first title in over 20 years.

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 : Kenya's soccer-mad President William Ruto, an avid Arsenal fan, said on Thursday he had invited the Premier League champions to visit after thousands of jubilant supporters flooded Nairobi's streets to celebrate the club’s first title in more than 20 years.

The North London side ended their 22-year wait for the Premier League crown at the end of May, sparking wild celebrations across the Kenyan capital.

"Arsenal finally closed the gap and it was a huge celebration. I was shocked in Nairobi," Ruto told Reuters in an interview at the G7 summit in France.

"It was a big celebration and I am trying to see whether sometime next year Arsenal can come to Kenya," he said.

Thousands of Kenyan Arsenal supporters took to the streets dressed in the club's red and white colours and waving flags as Arsenal saw off competition from close rivals Manchester City.

"I have sent an invitation because I think it would be a great moment for Arsenal to come to Kenya. They have great fans," Ruto said.

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Ruto invites Arsenal after Kenyan fans celebrate title win

Kenya's President William Ruto, who is an avid Arsenal fan, expressed his excitement over Arsenal's recent Premier League victory and mentioned that he has invited the team to visit Kenya in the future. He noted the massive celebrations by Arsenal fans in Nairobi following the club's first title in over 20 years.

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