In a statement issued on Monday, October 12, 2026, the club's National President, Charles Ojug bana, said the initiative was designed to strengthen the relationship among Arsenal supporters in Nigeria while creating opportunities for charitable engagement.
Nigeria has stepped up preparations to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ordinary General Assembly and CAF Awards, with National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko engaging the continental body’s leadership on arrangements for the two events.