The Arsenal Fans Club Nigeria is set to be launched in Lagos State.
The club is an association of supporters of English Premier League, EPL, side, Arsenal, also known as the Gunners.
National President of the club, Mr Charles Onifbana, announced the plan to launch the outfit in Lagos, according to a statement by Mr Akin Solanke, the club's Media Relations Manager.
Solanke, in a statement on Thursday, said prominent Nigerians expected at the launch, which is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, include Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the Chairman of UBA Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu.
"Arsenal Fans Club in Nigeria, AFCIN, will expand its quest for the rapid expansion of the Nigerian Fanbase of the London club when it officially unveils its Lagos Chapter.
"Lagos city is reportedly already in a frenzy mood for the unveiling which will come as a big relief for Lagos-based supporters of Arsenal who felt left out by the earlier official launch of the National body in Abuja last month.
"The Lagos unveiling, which will precede several others planned for various Nigeria cities in the coming weeks and months, is intended to bring together Arsenal devotees in Nigeria under an organised structure that will enable members enjoy several privileges such as exceptional match-day Watch Party experiences and the opportunity to visit the Emirates Stadium for selected matches annually," Solanke said.
He added that Arsenal Fans Club in Nigeria will engage in charity and philanthropic community outreach programs that will impact the poor, the vulnerable as well as other challenged members of the society.
He further explained that the club would also promote young Nigerian football talents while celebrating players of Nigerian descent like Kanu Nwankwo and Bukayo Saka who have helped to make Arsenal a global brand.
According to Solanke, the newly-elected Lagos Chapter Chairman, Engr. Stan Athekame, noted that the club is pleased to bring together all 'Gunners' across Lagos State on a solid Arsenal platform.
Sanwo-Olu, Dangote set for launch of Arsenal Fans Club Nigeria in Lagos