MultiChoice Kenya, a Canal+ Group Company, over the weekend brought football fans together for an exciting watch party as Arsenal locked horns with  Chelsea in a highly anticipated Premier League clash, delivering an evening filled with football, entertainment, fan engagement and memorable moments.

Held at COVO Bar in Hurlingham, Nairobi, the watch party attracted passionate supporters who gathered to experience the London derby in a lively atmosphere, with fans cheering their teams on and sharing in the excitement of one of the Premier League’s most followed rivalries.

The event formed part of MultiChoice’s commitment to creating shared football experiences that bring fans closer to the action both on and off the pitch. With the Gunners and Blues battling for bragging rights, the atmosphere at COVO built steadily towards kickoff before erupting as the two sides went head-to-head.

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From L to R: Samuel Odhiambo, popularly known as Sammyro, a digital content creator; Alex Njuguna, winner of the Kahoot game; Elisha Kamau, PR Manager at MultiChoice Kenya; and Anthony Mwirigi, a digital content creator, during the MultiChoice Watch Party for the Arsenal vs. Chelsea match held at Covo Hurlingham. /PHOTO

Beyond the match, fans were treated to a range of activities, including an interactive Kahoot game, giving fans a chance to test their football knowledge and walk away with prizes, and keeping the energy high throughout the evening. The experience was also complemented by exciting DStv giveaways, with lucky fans walking away with branded merchandise and surprise rewards.

The highly anticipated clash lived up to expectations, with Arsenal securing a  2-1 victory over Chelsea, giving the winning side’s supporters plenty to celebrate as the evening drew to a close.

The watch party also offered fans a chance to experience the premium football viewing experience available on DStv, with the action brought to life through high-quality visuals and expert analysis from the SuperSport team. The evening underscored the power of football to bring people together, with Arsenal and Chelsea supporters sharing the highs, lows, celebrations and banter that make live football such a uniquely communal experience.

With the new Premier League season just a few weeks in, fans can catch the biggest football action live on SuperSport, exclusively on DStv and GOtv.

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From L to R: David Kinyanjui, first runner-up in the Kahoot game; Elisha Kamau, PR Manager at MultiChoice Kenya; and Stephen Ndung’u, second runner-up in the Kahoot game, pose with an Arsenal jersey during the MultiChoice Watch Party for the Arsenal vs. Chelsea match held at Covo Hurlingham. /PHOTO