Over the years, Kenya has been making strides in the football space. Notable Kenyans like Victor Wanyama and Michael Olunga have flown the Kenyan flag on some of the biggest football stages in Europe.

At one time, Victor Wanyama was one of the most solid defensive midfielders in the Premier League, with Kenyans punters trooping to top prediction sites like Telecomasia for bet of the day predictions when Wanyama’s Tottenham plays.

Indeed, football is one commodity that everyday Kenyans share with their Favorita celebrities. But do you know which football teams your beloved celebrities support in Kenya?

Raila Odinga

Raila Odinga needs no introduction to any Kenyan. He’s one of the most prominent figures in Kenya’s political history. The height of his career was when he served as the country’s Prime Minister from 2008-2013.

He’s tried to assume the highest political position in his country and failed five times. Odinga has been the Leader of the Opposition in Kenya since 2013.

However, this man didn’t let his political career shatter his love for sports. He’s a dedicated Arsenal supporter and loved posing with the team’s jersey. Odinga is also an international football fan and follows the sport regularly.

In an interview before the 2022 World Cup, he displayed his love for African sports. Odinga confessed he’s supporting all the African teams and would travel to Qatar if one of them made it to the finals. Unfortunately, none did, so he didn’t have to worry.

Maina Kageni

When it comes to supporting English Premier League clubs, Kenyan fans are the ones to beat.

One of its celebrities who’s in love with an EPL team is Maina Kageni. The seasoned radio presenter is a die-hard fan of Manchester United.

He even met his idol and Manchester United all-time goalscorer, Wayne Rooney. Kageni’s efforts supporting the team weren’t in vain because he received two cars from Manchester United sponsors, Chevrolet.

It’s imperative to note that the esteemed radio presenter loves luxury and has a garage full of expensive cars. He has properties in the US and isn't shy to show off his wealth on his media pages. Kageni is a man of luxury and sports.

Daniel “Churchill” Nwabuchi

Daniel Nwabuchi is a multiple-award-winning Kenyan comedian. He’s been in the industry for almost 30 years, and his profile seems to be growing. The Churchill comedy show he hosts is one of the most successful on Kenyan TV.

It has developed many comedians that are doing well on their own, like Teacher Wanjiku, MCA Tricky, and Eric Omondi. He’s the most followed Kenyan on Facebook, with over 4 million followers. Churchill is the CEO of laugh industry Kenya and has hosted many other shows.

His love for comedy didn’t blind his football love because Churchill is probably one of Kenya’s most fanatic Chelsea supporters. He’s most vocal about his likeness for the club online using his media handles.

Carol Radull

Carol Radull is one of the most famous Kenyan on-air personalities and has worked with top media organizations. She delved into the male-dominated sports industry and was successful.

She worked with Kiss FM and was its head of news for 14 years. Carol also oversaw the broadcasting duties for BBC World Service in East Africa between 1997-1999. As you might’ve guessed, she’s also a renowned sports commentator.

Carol is a staunch Arsenal supporter, and she knows the ins and out of the team. A visit to her social media pages will tell you more than you need to know about her love for the club.

She even met and took a picture with club legend: Thierry Henry.

Her Facebook page has over 900,000 followers currently. Aside from supporting Arsenal, Carol is also a fan of the Kenyan Premier League.

AhmedNasir Abdullahi

AhmedNasir Abdullahi is a renowned Kenyan legal practitioner and he’s one of Kenya's best. Aside from law, Ahmed is also a businessman, writer, publisher, and columnist.

Ahmednasir Abdullahi has a vocal personality. He always calls a spade a spade and rarely backs down on his words. While many think he’s arrogant, Ahmed considers it a misconception. He’s one of Kenya’s wealthiest lawyers and has a beautiful family that comprises one wife and five children.

He’s a staunch Arsenal fan, and when asked why he decides to support the North Londoners, he replied that they’re “masculine.” Ahmed displayed his love for the club and players when he offered his legal services to Emmanuel Eboue after he lost all his wealth to his wife. He mentioned that his likeness to football sometimes makes him sleep for odd hours.

Ahmed has been with the team through thick and thin and once described them as “habitual underachievers that disappoint most of the time.” However, his love for the club is still undebatable.

Conclusion

Football is a global sport with billions of viewers. Kenyans are passionate about the sport, and you can feel it during match days. It isn’t a rare occurrence to see celebrities representing the club they support in the heat of competitions

With that said, these five are some top Kenyan celebrities and the club they represent.