Guinness matchday

Guinness, the Official Beer of the Premier League, treated football fans at the Coast to an exciting two-day live football viewing experience over the weekend. The Guinness Matchday event at the Yacht Lounge in Mtwapa featured live screenings of English Premier League (EPL) matches and commentary from prominent Kenyan football personalities.

Fans were thrilled by the presence of renowned pundits, including Manchester United superfan Maina Kageni, Manchester City enthusiast Lotan Salapei, and Arsenal loyalist Carol Radull. The Guinness Matchday committee, comprising Chairman G Money, Chief Snacks Officer Nana Owiti, Chief Vibes Officer Willis Raburu, and media personality Silva Kido, further energized the event.

Saturday’s line-up featured several EPL matches, highlighted by the much-anticipated Arsenal vs. Everton clash, which ended in a 0-0 draw after a tense 90-minute battle. Sunday’s big event was the high-stakes Manchester Derby, where Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester City. Despite the loss, City fan Alphonse Mwari had a reason to celebrate after winning an all-expenses-paid trip to the UK to watch a live EPL match. Mwari emerged victorious in the Guinness Cleansheet challenge, outshining 35 participants in the first draw and 11 finalists.

The Guinness Matchday is a fan-driven football experience that offers immersive live match screenings on large screens with crisp audio, comfortable seating, and premium Guinness serves. Attendees also have a chance to win a trip to watch a live EPL match in the UK by participating in the Guinness Cleansheet challenge, which tests their knowledge and passion for the Premier League.

Speaking at the event, Guinness Shopper Manager Hannah Waruguru said, “The Guinness Matchday is a celebration of our consumer’s love for the beautiful game, which is why we work with the devoted football fans who make up our Guinness Matchday Committee to help us put together epic live football by the fans for the fans. It is also a great opportunity for us to reward football fans across the country for their knowledge and passion for the game with a trip to the UK to watch a live EPL match, which is every football fan’s dream, and we are honored to make it happen as the Official Beer of the Premier League.”

Entertainment at the event included live music performances from celebrated Kenyan artists Khaligraph Jones and Charisma. Fans also danced to the beats of a vibrant DJ line-up featuring Mombasa’s DJ JR, DJ Wal, and Issa Platinum, as well as DJ Protege, DJ Redbone, DJ Pskratch, and DJ Pierra Makena.

The Guinness Matchday event provided a memorable experience for football lovers on the Coast, blending the thrill of live match action with music, celebrity appearances, and the chance to win a dream trip to the UK.