Kenya's Presidential Hopeful Raila Odinga to Watch Arsenal's Clash vs Liverpool During London Trip

Kenya's Presidential Hopeful Raila Odinga to Watch Arsenal's Clash vs Liverpool During London Trip

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:58 PM
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  • Raila Odinga will be among thousands of fans who will turn up at the Emirates to watch Arsenal in action against Liverpool
  • The Kenyan presidential hopeful flew out of the country on Sunday evening, March 13, shortly after he was declared Azimio La Umoja's candidate
  • Odinga, who is an ardent Arsenal supporter will be hoping the Gunners will secure a favourable result during the clash to increase their chances of qualifying for the Champions League

Kenya's presidential hopeful Raila Odinga is set to watch Arsenal in action against Liverpool during his trip to the United Kingdom.

Odinga is understood to have jetted out of the country on Sunday evening, March 13, shortly after he was crowned Azimio La Umoja's presidential candidate for the August 2022 polls.

Kenya's presidential hopeful Raila Odinga. Photo: Twitter/@RailaOdinga.
Odinga will be hoping the Gunners will secure a favourable result during the clash to increase their chances of qualifying for the Champions League. Photo: Raila Odinga.
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According to the former premier's schedule, he is set for a series of activities during the tour - including meetings with UK government officials.

Raila Odinga to cheer Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium

Odinga, who is an ardent Arsenal supporter is also expected to join thousands of Gunners supporters at the Emirates Stadium to cheer the side against Liverpool.

The two English giants are set to lock horns on Wednesday night, March 16, in a clash both teams will be looking to register a favourable result in.

Stakes will be high during the meeting - particularly owing to its bearing on both the Premier League title race and the top four battle.

While the Reds are looking to close the gap on league leaders, Man City, Mikel Arteta's men will be desperate to use the tie to increase their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.

Arsenal sink Leicester to climb to fourth

Meanwhile, Arsenal will head into the Liverpool clash off a fine run of form that has seen them emerge as favourites to finish in the top four.

The north Londoners sunk Leicester City 2-0 on Sunday, March 13, to leapfrog rivals Man United to fourth on the league standings.

Goals from Thomas Partey and Alexander Lacazette on either half of the fixture were enough to see Arsenal climb above the Red Devils.

Arsene Wenger regrets letting Asgley Cole leave Arsenal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Arsene Wenger has conceded Arsenal made a mistake selling Ashley Cole to rivals Chelsea during his tenure as Gunners boss.

Cole came through the ranks at Arsenal's youth set up before he finally made his bow for the first team aged 18.

He went on to establish himself as one of the highest-sought full-backs in Europe after he helped the Gunners win two EPL titles.

The former England international later dumped the north Londoners for a switch to Stamford Bridge.

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