Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArsenal supporters in Botswana were briefly excited by a fabricated announcement of a public holiday to celebrate the team's first Premier League title win in 22 years. The Botswana government swiftly debunked the announcement as 'fake news' via X, posting the circulating notice with 'FAKE' emblazoned across it and stating, 'No, there is no holiday for Arsenal fans.' The fake statement, which featured the Republic of Botswana's coat of arms and a stamp from the office of the president, falsely claimed President Duma Boko had rewarded Arsenal fans for their 'passion, loyalty and unwavering support.' Eagle-eyed fans might have noticed the fake statement was dated May 17, a Sunday, while Arsenal's title triumph was only confirmed on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth. Arsenal secured the Premier League title with a game to spare after Manchester City's unexpected draw left them four points adrift, leading to wild celebrations from Arsenal players and staff watching the match at their London Colney training base. In fullArsenal fans in Botswana duped by public holiday prank after winning Premier League titleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Arsenal fans disappointed by public holiday prank after winning Premier League title
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArsenal supporters in Botswana were briefly excited by a fabricated announcement of a public holiday to celebrate the team's first Premier League title win in 22 years. The Botswana government swiftly debunked the announcement as 'fake news' via X, posting the circulating notice with 'FAKE' emblazoned across it and stating, 'No, there is no holiday for Arsenal fans.' The fake statement, which featured the Republic of Botswana's coat of arms and a stamp from the office of the president, falsely claimed President Duma Boko had rewarded Arsenal fans for their 'passion, loyalty and unwavering support.' Eagle-eyed fans might have noticed the fake statement was dated May 17, a Sunday, while Arsenal's title triumph was only confirmed on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth. Arsenal secured the Premier League title with a game to spare after Manchester City's unexpected draw left them four points adrift, leading to wild celebrations from Arsenal players and staff watching the match at their London Colney training base. In fullArsenal fans in Botswana duped by public holiday prank after winning Premier League titleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
