About Arsenal Africa Fan Festival
RAFC
RAFC Rwanda Arsenal Fans Community (RAFC), has been officially selected to host the Arsenal Africa Fans Festival 2025, which will take place on 18th- 20th April 2025 in KIGALI, RWANDA, during the easter holiday
Festival Historical Background
AAFF 2025 marks the 6th edition of a dynamic annual festival that began in 2017. Originally conceived to unite Arsenal supporters across Africa, the event has grown into a beacon for social change, fusing sports, community outreach, cultural exchange, and tourism. Having been hosted previously in Dar-es-Salaam (April 2024), Rwanda was officially chosen to host this year’s edition, which is the second time as the AAFF second edition was hosted in Kigali back in 2018.
HOST Background
The Rwanda Arsenal Fans Community began as an informal gathering of Arsenal supporters in 2012. Its growth accelerated after the 2018 “Visit Rwanda” partnership, which boosted visibility for both Rwanda and the club. This led to the formalization and expansion of the community, making it the largest and most active football fan network in the country.