The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has congratulated Arsenal fans following the club’s long-awaited Premier League success, describing the moment as a rewarding end to a 22-year wait. Hey you, Gooners: 22 years is a long wait, but it makes it the sweeter when our closest and strongest rival, (Man City) stumbles at the closing stages.Muyogeeyoge abawagizi ba Arsenal!!Kabaka yatugamba ku myaka 30 ng'ali ku Nnamulondo nti: katandika… pic.twitter.com/20DElpORoz— Charles Peter Mayiga (@cpmayiga) May 19, 2026 Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Mayiga shared a message celebrating the Gunners’ achievement, noting that the victory felt even sweeter given how their closest title rivals, Manchester City, stumbled at the closing stages of the campaign “22 years is a long wait, but it makes it sweeter when your closest and strongest rival stumbles at the closing stages,” his message read, in a congratulatory tone directed at Arsenal supporters worldwide. The message quickly resonated with football fans online, especially Arsenal supporters, who have endured more than two decades without lifting the league trophy. Many interpreted the Katikkiro’s remarks as both a celebration of perseverance and a light-hearted nod to the drama of a title race that went down to the wire. Arsenal’s triumph marks a major turning point in English football, ending a 22-year drought and reinforcing their return to the top of the Premier League hierarchy. Post navigation Isn’t It Tayebwa’s Turn For Speakership? Kampala Launches E-Bus Xpress in Push for Smarter Public Transport