- Arsenal fans from all over Kenya made a pilgrimage to Raila Odinga’s grave in Bondo
- The group sang the Arsenal anthem and presented Mama Ida with a special number 80 jersey
- The emotional gesture brought a smile to Mama Ida, showing respect for the legacy of the late ODM leader
Arsenal fans from different parts of the country are the latest group to visit the former prime minister’s grave Raila Odinga.
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Different people, including national and international leaders, have been visiting Raila’s final burial place at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo to remember the late politician and also mourn with his family (Mama Ida Odinga, Raila Odinga Jnr, Rosemary Akeyo, and Winnie Odingaamong others.
How did Arsenal fans admire Raila Odinga?
On Sunday, October 26, it was the turn of the Football Club fans Arsenal in Kenya.
The group gathered at the stadium wearing the Gunners’ home kit.
They paid an emotional tribute to Raila by singing the Arsenal anthem and chanting the team’s name. They also gifted her a Mama Ida Arsenal jersey with the number 80 on the back of the shirt.
“Arsenal fans from all over the country are holding a special funeral service for Raila Odinga in Bondo to pay their respects to the legend. He is gone but forever in our hearts. All the best to Arsenal when they face Crystal Palace later this evening,” Azimio TV shared the events with photos and descriptions.
Raila was a die-hard fan of North London Club. Moreover, he supported it Gor Mahia at local level, the club he played for when it was known as Luo Union. Raila was, until his death, the patron of Gor Mahaia.
Ida Odinga is very happy
Ida has been sad since the death of her beloved husband. The visit and the gift encouraged him.
Ida, who is also known as Min Piny, smiled when the group handed her the jersey.
Netizens used the comment section to respond to the hot act.
Ycliffe Davids:
“This is touching and Min Piny received… proof that he respected Dad’s love for Arsenal.”
Good Friday:
“One thing I knew about Raila was that he was an honest and truthful person, and he loved his enemies. Some would insult him and call him names, but he would still embrace them.”
Wuon Laurah:
“Even death is surprised by the man who robbed us. All Arsenal fans in the stadium should show respect to Dad in the 80th minute.”
David Many:
“Congratulations, other leaders should imitate this, so that they are loved more than hated from all parts of the world like Father, the hint is to fight for justice, equality and democracy only.”
Victor Ntabo:
“Ida is very happy.. she has never seen her smile so much since Dad died.”
How did Gor Mahaia respect Raila?
Earlier, Gor Mahia honored Raila with a set of warm gestures during their game against Posta Rangers.
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Fans, club management and players all contributed in honoring their long-deceased mentor.
K’Ogalo won the game 3-0.
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