Nairobi, Kenya — August 10, 2026 … It went right down to the wire at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, as Manchester United fans overcame a determined Arsenal fans side 5-4 on penalties to win the SportPesa Xperience rematch and extend their unbeaten run over their rivals to two.
The Gunners’ fans enjoyed the opening minutes of the game as their team had the Manchester United back line backtracking towards their own goal.
However, it was United who raced to the lead against the run of play, comedian Yaseen bending home with his left foot from just inside the area at the 11th minute.
Fellow comedian Jian doubled the lead at the halfway mark with an identical goal following a cross from YY Comedian.
Machwani pulled one back from a devastating counterattack just before the interval to keep Arsenal fans in the game.
Captain Useful Idioty got a golden chance to draw his team level but he dragged a left-foot effort wide from inside the area.
They however got rewarded for their relentless attack with 8 minutes to the end through Telvin Paul who stroked in at the far post.
Nothing would separate the two rivals and the match went to penalties where United proved more clinical, winning the shootout 5-4, with captain Eric Omondi stepping up to convert the decisive spot-kick.
The event, also streamed live to hundreds of thousands of fans, was organized as part of ongoing efforts to bring fans back to the stadium, especially ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 SportPesa League season..
Speaking after the match, SportPesa CEO Captain Ronald Karauri said the event was about more than football.
“Today was about giving our fans an experience that goes beyond the pitch. Whether you support Arsenal, Manchester United or you are a neutral, the fans walked out of the stadium having shared something unforgettable together. That’s what SportPesa Xperience is all about – bringing fans.