Arsenal, Goat Meat & Delusions: Aquadel’s Champions League Watch Party Promises Chaos and Happiness

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A Poster of the Aquadel Carwash and Auto Spa Champions league finals watch party event. Designed by Felix Kinyua. 

There are only two things in this world capable of giving me unexplainable joy.


The first one is Arsenal Football Club — yes, the newly crowned Premier League champions. Mimi ni Arsenali damu na mifupa. At this point even my bloodstream is probably red and white.


The second thing, which honestly comes dangerously close to Arsenal in my heart, is Aquadel Carwash and Auto Spa events under the leadership of my good friend Patrick Rungu alias Bloko — a loyal Manchester United supporter currently surviving on memories and old YouTube highlights.


Now, before you ask how an Arsenal fan and a Manchester United fan can coexist peacefully, let me remind you that miracles happen every day. Especially at Aquadel.


The reason these two entities rank highly in matters fun is simple: consistency. Just like Arsenal this season, Aquadel never misses. Kila siku ni form. No off days. No excuses. No “trust the process.” Just vibes, nyama and premium enjoyment.


A fortnight ago, before Arsenal officially lifted the EPL trophy and before rival fans began disappearing from WhatsApp groups, Bloko approached me with a dangerous idea.


“Felix,” he told me with the confidence of a man who has seen things, “if Arsenal reach the Champions League final, we are hosting the mother of all watch parties pale Aquadel.”


At first, I thought the brother was joking. After all, Manchester United fans nowadays survive mainly through comedy and prayer meetings. But then I remembered something important: Bloko means business.


And surely enough, Arsenal went ahead and did the unthinkable. They wrapped up the EPL title with a game to spare and then slapped Atletico Madrid aside to book a date in Budapest against PSG. A Champions League final at last. The first one in twenty years since that painful night Barcelona ruined our happiness and my blood pressure.


Now my dear readers, the stars have aligned.


On Saturday, May 30th, Aquadel Carwash and Auto Spa in Gakurine, just a few metres from Meru-Ruiri Junction, will host a Champions League watch party that promises football, food, noise, celebration and possible tears from PSG supporters.


And because Aquadel events are never ordinary, there’s more.


A goat shall be sacrificed for the happiness of football lovers.


Yes. You read that correctly.


Free meat for everybody attending. Absolutely free. In this economy? Aquadel deserves a state commendation.


The arrangement is simple: Come hungry. Eat responsibly. Shout at the referee. Pay for your own drinks.


Luckily, drinks will be flowing like excuses from rival fans. From Thuci to Ntonyiri, the bottles will be available at friendly prices designed to encourage both enjoyment and poor decision making.


Personally, I will be there in full Arsenal glory — stomach full, confidence high, and emotionally prepared to explain to everyone why Bukayo Saka deserves a statue somewhere in Meru town.


And Mr. Bloko, please prepare a bottle of champagne just in case Arsenal wins the Champions League. It’s only fair. Even Manchester United fans deserve to witness greatness once in a while.


As for those planning to come and hate-watch Arsenal, you are also welcome. Aquadel is a peaceful establishment that accommodates everybody regardless of football trauma.


Unlike Arsenal fans, who have suffered enough and now reserve the right to be arrogant for at least six business months.


So ladies and gentlemen, tell a friend to tell a friend. This will not be a normal watch party.


Itakuwa mwecheche.


And finally, have a winning week.


An Arsenal-type winning week.



About the Author


Felix Kinyua is a Meru-based freelance journalist, storyteller and certified Arsenal believer. He enjoys football banter, satire, community events and reminding Manchester United fans that history lessons are not trophies. When not writing, he can probably be found debating football, chasing stories or attending events where goat meat is involved.

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