Premier League trophy lights up wild football weekend on Kiambu Road

Khaligraph Jones tore up the stage with his electric performance, followed by Kodong Klan and a powerhouse DJ lineup including Pskratch, Grauchi, Sir M, Mista C, and Daqchild.

by BOSCO MARITA

Entertainment28 October 2025 - 11:15

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For many, it was a once-in-a-lifetime moment to stand inches away from the same silverware lifted by football legends.
Inside, the bar felt more like a stadium than a pub.

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*Kodong Klan performing at the Bar Next Door during the Guinness Matchday. HANDOUT*

Football fever gripped Nairobi over the weekend as thousands of fans packed Bar Next Door along Kiambu Road for a two-day Guinness Matchday watch party — a high-energy celebration that mixed Premier League drama, music, and the rare chance to see the real Premier League Trophy up close.

By early Saturday afternoon, the venue was bursting with colour — jerseys of every club on display, flags waving, and fans queuing to snap selfies with the gleaming trophy guarded behind velvet ropes.

The EPL trophy is in Kenya courtesy of the Guinness, the official beer of the Premier League.

For many, it was a once-in-a-lifetime moment to stand inches away from the same silverware lifted by football legends.

Inside, the bar felt more like a stadium than a pub.

Massive screens streamed live Premier League action as the crowd roared with every pass and tackle.

Saturday’s matches delivered pure chaos.

Sunderland stunned Chelsea 2–1, while Brentford pulled off a 3–2 victory over Liverpool, handing the champions their fourth consecutive loss. The upsets had fans leaping off their seats, some cheering wildly, others burying their heads in disbelief.

*Image 3- Joy Murugi, Guinness Brand Manager at the Bar Next Door during the Guinness Matchday. HANDOUT*

On Sunday, Aston Villa shocked Manchester City 1–0, and Arsenal edged Crystal Palace by a narrow 1–0 win, keeping the title race tight.

Adding spice to the spectacle were football pundits Carol Radull and Lotan Salapei, who turned the watch party into a live debate arena.

Their sharp analysis and playful fan banter kept the energy high, with Arsenal and City fans trading friendly jabs across the crowd.

But the weekend wasn’t just about football. As night fell, Bar Next Door transformed into a full-blown party zone.

Khaligraph Jones tore up the stage with his electric performance, followed by Kodong Klan and a powerhouse DJ lineup including Pskratch, Grauchi, Sir M, Mista C, and Daqchild.

The beats kept fans dancing long after the final whistle.

By Sunday night, the floor was littered with empty cups, voices were hoarse, and fans were still arguing over referees and league tables. Yet, amid the banter and beer, one thing was clear — the Guinness Matchday weekend had delivered a rare fusion of football passion and nightlife magic.

For Nairobi’s football lovers, it wasn’t just about watching the Premier League. It was about living it — together, under the lights of Kiambu Road, with Guinness in hand and dreams of glory in the air.