Nairobi - A Kenyan Arsenal fan was found dead on Wednesday in an apparent suicide triggered by his team's loss to Manchester United in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final. Suleiman Omondi, 29, was found hanged in his home in Nairobi's Pipeline estate on Wednesday morning, still wearing his Arsenal shirt, the Daily Nation reported.

Omondi watched the match in a bar near his home and had been drinking, witnesses said.

He grappled with a Manchester United fan who had taunted him and broke down in tears as Arsenal headed out of the competition.

"Tears flowed down his cheeks at half time but I patted him, telling him to remain strong because things could change before the final whistle," Timothy Kukali, another Arsenal fan who knew the deceased, told the Daily Nation.

"But he got angry after a young man, who was seated at the next table started mocking him," he added. "He rose and grabbed him by the neck and we had to rescue him."

Arsenal lost 3-1 at home to Manchester United, going out 4-1 on aggregate.

The English Premier League is massive in Kenya, with thousands fanatically following Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea in particular.

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wtf??

What a moron!

Oh ffs. I know if Everton lose against Chelsea at the FA Cup Final I'll cry (multiple reasons, one being the gloating husband ) but to hang yourself - get a grip! Not that he can now of course but you know what I mean

Stupidest thing Ive ever heard... Arsenal have done much worse in recent years.... theyve hardly even been a blip on the football radar

I know he should try support tranmere! or should i say he should of tried!

I think he must have had serious mental health issues, arsenal losing was the last straw for hhm...sounds 'silly' but not when you in the pits of misery..

Do you remember the MP they found dead wearing women's stockings and a plastic bag on his head, for some sort of sexual pleasure. Well he had a Tranmere Rovers kit on but they kept it quite because they didn't want to embarrass the family.

Thought it was chelsea? Now thats embarrassing!

arsenal and utd played the night before

That MP never topped himself, just got caught being naughty. just as embarrassing though.

How fooking Stupid

Just want to remind Everton fans that the last time you anything was in 1995 and it is unlikely you will win this season in the FA Cup.

I will have the ropes ready on standby!! LOL

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm - we'll see!!