
Botswana government says NO holiday for Arsenal fans
It was work as usual for Arsenal fans living in Botswana after the government dismissed a notice of a holiday as fake news.
THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026, 02:11

It was work as usual for Arsenal fans living in Botswana after the government dismissed a notice of a holiday as fake news.
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