Most Thieves Wear Arsenal Jerseys – Malawi Study Reveals 

A recent study from Malawi has stirred controversy by suggesting a potential link between football fandom and criminal activity.

The study, titled “Jerseys of Crime: A Sociological Analysis of Football Fan Affiliation and Thievery in Malawi,” conducted by researcher John Hatman, explores a recurring pattern where individuals arrested for theft and other crimes are often found wearing football jerseys—particularly those of Arsenal.

Former Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Kipchumba Murkomen, brought the study to public attention by sharing an excerpt, igniting a heated debate among football fans and analysts.

The study acknowledges that criminals have been found wearing jerseys of various teams but delves deeper into whether Arsenal supporters are disproportionately involved in such incidents or if this trend extends across other fan bases.

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“While recognizing instances involving jerseys of other teams, this research delves into the possible link between football fandom and criminal activity on a broader scale. Through an interdisciplinary approach incorporating sociology, criminology, and psychology, we aim to identify patterns, motivations, and determine whether this phenomenon is unique to Arsenal fans or indicative of a wider trend,” states the study’s abstract.

Adding weight to the discussion, the research references an incident in Uganda last year, where police arrested eight Arsenal supporters for holding an unauthorized victory parade in Jinja after their team’s dramatic 3-2 win over Manchester United.

The celebrations, which disrupted traffic for nearly two hours, prompted law enforcement intervention. While seven of the fans were later released with warnings, one, Dennis Waahe, remained in custody due to an outstanding warrant for allegedly embezzling UGX 180 million from Iganga district six months earlier.

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Authorities were quick to clarify that Waahe’s arrest had no connection to his football allegiance, dismissing claims that he was targeted for being an Arsenal fan.

Meanwhile, Arsenal fan leader Felix Bagiire assured supporters that if Arsenal wins the Premier League, they will collaborate with law enforcement to organize legal celebrations.

Murkomen’s post has since fueled intense discussion, with football enthusiasts and academics questioning whether the connection between Arsenal jerseys and crime is a genuine social trend or merely a coincidence.

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