Manchester United send condolence to dead Nigerian fans

The venue where several football fans watching a Europa League semi-final match between Manchester United and Anderlecht were allegedly electrocuted in Nyakasang, Atimbo area of Calabar on Thursday (21/4/17) night. 02344/21/4/2017/Dian Abasi/BJO/NAN

The English Premier League giants, Manchester United, have sent condolences to Nigerian football fans that died in Calabar while watching the club’s Europa League clash on
Thursday night.
There were media reports that 30 fans in Calabar died after an electric cable fell on them at a football viewing centre during the match between Manchester United and Anderlecht.
The police later told PREMIUM TIMES that seven people died while 10 others sustained critical injuries.
The Red Devils on Friday tweeted: “Our thoughts go out to the United fans, their friends and families affected by the tragedy in Calabar, Nigeria, yesterday.”
A survivor, in an interview with journalists according to the report on Channels Television, revealed that a transformer near the viewing centre located in the Inyang-Esu area of Calabar Municipal Local Government Area, exploded during the match. He said the explosion caused the electric cable to drop on the viewing centre.

NAIJ.com Latest Politics Sports Gossip Weddings Hausa News Feedback Football Submit Video PHOTO News Buzz Jobs NAIJ.com TV 378 USD/NGN BREAKING: Man United react to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar BREAKING: Man United react to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar Author: Nomso Obiajuru Updated: 11 hours ago Views: 66668 Share on Facebook Send via email Share on Facebook Send via email - Man United send condolence message to its supporters in Calabar - The Premier League team commiserate with the victims of the tragic incident, their friends and families who were affected by the tragedy Premier League club Manchester United have sent a condolence message to supporters of the club, their friends and families who were affected by the tragedy in Calabar, Nigeria, on Thursday, April 20. In a post on the team's official Twitter handle, Manchester United expressed grief over the tragic accident. READ ALSO: Breaking: Ex England defender Ugo Ehiogu of Nigerian descent dies NAIJ.com had earlier reported that over 30 people lost their lives at a football viewing centre in Calabar, Cross River state capital, after high tension electricity cable broke from its mooring and fell on the roof of the building. READ ALSO: Real Madrid to face Atletico as Monaco tackle Juventus in UCL semi-finals Man United reacts to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar Man United reacts to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar The football fans were said to have assembled at the centre to watch a UEFA Europa League quarter-final match between Manchester United and Anderlecht on satellite television, a game the host won 2-1 (3-2) on aggregate to advance to the semi-final. See more reactions below: What else has been happening in Nigeria recently? Check out this NAIJ.com video on the latest events. Ads by Revcontent You May Also Like Get Official Tickets for the $80 Million Powerball in Nigeria The Lotter 18 Funniest Photobombs Went Too Far - The Photographer Killed Himself After #15 Viral IQ Experts Agree These Photos Are Real - 10 Most Terrifying Creatures Ever Found Viral IQ Mama June Lost 150lbs and is an Actual Babe! Celebrity Weight Loss 16 Hot Celebs With Unattractive Partners - #10 Will Make You Feel Sick Viral IQ 15 Actors You Did Not Know Were Gay - No. 6 Will Shock You! Viral IQ ​ Think it is important? Share with your friends! Share on Facebook Send via email Recommended news Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Subscribe now To get news every day from NAIJ.com Tags: Calabar Man Utd Cross River State News Hot: Nigeria police force Richest pastors in the world Tiwa savage baby Related news Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months El Clasico, Chelsea vs Tottenham, 2 other matches you MUST not miss this weekend El Clasico, Chelsea vs Tottenham, 2 other matches you MUST not miss this weekend OMG: See the last photo Ex England defender with Nigerian descent Ugo Ehiogu took with pretty wife and son before he died OMG: See the last photo Ex England defender with Nigerian descent Ugo Ehiogu took with pretty wife and son before he died UPDATED: 7 football viewers died not 30 in Calabar tragedy - Police UPDATED: 7 football fans died not 30 in Calabar tragedy - Police SAD DAY! Chelsea, Man Utd and others react to tragic death of Ugo Ehiogu SAD DAY! Chelsea, Man Utd and others react to tragic death of Ugo Ehiogu Flash! Manchester United to face top Spanish side in Europa League semis (full draws) Flash! Manchester United to face top Spanish side in Europa League semis (full draws) Big trouble for Mourinho as Man Utd star suffers serious injury (photo) Big trouble for Mourinho as Man Utd star suffers serious injury (photo) NAIJ.com Advertise with us Submit your story Contact us info@naij.com Tags Categories Feedback Mail on NAIJ.com Privacy policy We are hiring Social Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Application NAIJ.com Android app All rights reserved. © 2011-2017 NAIJ.com Nigeria breaking news Read more: https://sports.naij.com/1100634-breaking-man-united-react-death-30-football-fans-calabar.html

NAIJ.com Latest Politics Sports Gossip Weddings Hausa News Feedback Football Submit Video PHOTO News Buzz Jobs NAIJ.com TV 378 USD/NGN BREAKING: Man United react to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar BREAKING: Man United react to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar Author: Nomso Obiajuru Updated: 11 hours ago Views: 66668 Share on Facebook Send via email Share on Facebook Send via email - Man United send condolence message to its supporters in Calabar - The Premier League team commiserate with the victims of the tragic incident, their friends and families who were affected by the tragedy Premier League club Manchester United have sent a condolence message to supporters of the club, their friends and families who were affected by the tragedy in Calabar, Nigeria, on Thursday, April 20. In a post on the team's official Twitter handle, Manchester United expressed grief over the tragic accident. READ ALSO: Breaking: Ex England defender Ugo Ehiogu of Nigerian descent dies NAIJ.com had earlier reported that over 30 people lost their lives at a football viewing centre in Calabar, Cross River state capital, after high tension electricity cable broke from its mooring and fell on the roof of the building. READ ALSO: Real Madrid to face Atletico as Monaco tackle Juventus in UCL semi-finals Man United reacts to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar Man United reacts to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar The football fans were said to have assembled at the centre to watch a UEFA Europa League quarter-final match between Manchester United and Anderlecht on satellite television, a game the host won 2-1 (3-2) on aggregate to advance to the semi-final. See more reactions below: What else has been happening in Nigeria recently? Check out this NAIJ.com video on the latest events. Ads by Revcontent You May Also Like Get Official Tickets for the $80 Million Powerball in Nigeria The Lotter 18 Funniest Photobombs Went Too Far - The Photographer Killed Himself After #15 Viral IQ Experts Agree These Photos Are Real - 10 Most Terrifying Creatures Ever Found Viral IQ Mama June Lost 150lbs and is an Actual Babe! Celebrity Weight Loss 16 Hot Celebs With Unattractive Partners - #10 Will Make You Feel Sick Viral IQ 15 Actors You Did Not Know Were Gay - No. 6 Will Shock You! Viral IQ ​ Think it is important? Share with your friends! Share on Facebook Send via email Recommended news Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Subscribe now To get news every day from NAIJ.com Tags: Calabar Man Utd Cross River State News Hot: Nigeria police force Richest pastors in the world Tiwa savage baby Related news Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months El Clasico, Chelsea vs Tottenham, 2 other matches you MUST not miss this weekend El Clasico, Chelsea vs Tottenham, 2 other matches you MUST not miss this weekend OMG: See the last photo Ex England defender with Nigerian descent Ugo Ehiogu took with pretty wife and son before he died OMG: See the last photo Ex England defender with Nigerian descent Ugo Ehiogu took with pretty wife and son before he died UPDATED: 7 football viewers died not 30 in Calabar tragedy - Police UPDATED: 7 football fans died not 30 in Calabar tragedy - Police SAD DAY! Chelsea, Man Utd and others react to tragic death of Ugo Ehiogu SAD DAY! Chelsea, Man Utd and others react to tragic death of Ugo Ehiogu Flash! Manchester United to face top Spanish side in Europa League semis (full draws) Flash! Manchester United to face top Spanish side in Europa League semis (full draws) Big trouble for Mourinho as Man Utd star suffers serious injury (photo) Big trouble for Mourinho as Man Utd star suffers serious injury (photo) NAIJ.com Advertise with us Submit your story Contact us info@naij.com Tags Categories Feedback Mail on NAIJ.com Privacy policy We are hiring Social Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Application NAIJ.com Android app All rights reserved. © 2011-2017 NAIJ.com Nigeria breaking news Read more: https://sports.naij.com/1100634-breaking-man-united-react-death-30-football-fans-calabar.html

NAIJ.com Latest Politics Sports Gossip Weddings Hausa News Feedback Football Submit Video PHOTO News Buzz Jobs NAIJ.com TV 378 USD/NGN BREAKING: Man United react to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar BREAKING: Man United react to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar Author: Nomso Obiajuru Updated: 11 hours ago Views: 66668 Share on Facebook Send via email Share on Facebook Send via email - Man United send condolence message to its supporters in Calabar - The Premier League team commiserate with the victims of the tragic incident, their friends and families who were affected by the tragedy Premier League club Manchester United have sent a condolence message to supporters of the club, their friends and families who were affected by the tragedy in Calabar, Nigeria, on Thursday, April 20. In a post on the team's official Twitter handle, Manchester United expressed grief over the tragic accident. READ ALSO: Breaking: Ex England defender Ugo Ehiogu of Nigerian descent dies NAIJ.com had earlier reported that over 30 people lost their lives at a football viewing centre in Calabar, Cross River state capital, after high tension electricity cable broke from its mooring and fell on the roof of the building. READ ALSO: Real Madrid to face Atletico as Monaco tackle Juventus in UCL semi-finals Man United reacts to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar Man United reacts to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar The football fans were said to have assembled at the centre to watch a UEFA Europa League quarter-final match between Manchester United and Anderlecht on satellite television, a game the host won 2-1 (3-2) on aggregate to advance to the semi-final. See more reactions below: What else has been happening in Nigeria recently? Check out this NAIJ.com video on the latest events. Ads by Revcontent You May Also Like Get Official Tickets for the $80 Million Powerball in Nigeria The Lotter 18 Funniest Photobombs Went Too Far - The Photographer Killed Himself After #15 Viral IQ Experts Agree These Photos Are Real - 10 Most Terrifying Creatures Ever Found Viral IQ Mama June Lost 150lbs and is an Actual Babe! Celebrity Weight Loss 16 Hot Celebs With Unattractive Partners - #10 Will Make You Feel Sick Viral IQ 15 Actors You Did Not Know Were Gay - No. 6 Will Shock You! Viral IQ ​ Think it is important? Share with your friends! Share on Facebook Send via email Recommended news Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Subscribe now To get news every day from NAIJ.com Tags: Calabar Man Utd Cross River State News Hot: Nigeria police force Richest pastors in the world Tiwa savage baby Related news Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months El Clasico, Chelsea vs Tottenham, 2 other matches you MUST not miss this weekend El Clasico, Chelsea vs Tottenham, 2 other matches you MUST not miss this weekend OMG: See the last photo Ex England defender with Nigerian descent Ugo Ehiogu took with pretty wife and son before he died OMG: See the last photo Ex England defender with Nigerian descent Ugo Ehiogu took with pretty wife and son before he died UPDATED: 7 football viewers died not 30 in Calabar tragedy - Police UPDATED: 7 football fans died not 30 in Calabar tragedy - Police SAD DAY! Chelsea, Man Utd and others react to tragic death of Ugo Ehiogu SAD DAY! Chelsea, Man Utd and others react to tragic death of Ugo Ehiogu Flash! Manchester United to face top Spanish side in Europa League semis (full draws) Flash! Manchester United to face top Spanish side in Europa League semis (full draws) Big trouble for Mourinho as Man Utd star suffers serious injury (photo) Big trouble for Mourinho as Man Utd star suffers serious injury (photo) NAIJ.com Advertise with us Submit your story Contact us info@naij.com Tags Categories Feedback Mail on NAIJ.com Privacy policy We are hiring Social Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Application NAIJ.com Android app All rights reserved. © 2011-2017 NAIJ.com Nigeria breaking news Read more: https://sports.naij.com/1100634-breaking-man-united-react-death-30-football-fans-calabar.html

NAIJ.com Latest Politics Sports Gossip Weddings Hausa News Feedback Football Submit Video PHOTO News Buzz Jobs NAIJ.com TV 378 USD/NGN BREAKING: Man United react to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar BREAKING: Man United react to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar Author: Nomso Obiajuru Updated: 11 hours ago Views: 66668 Share on Facebook Send via email Share on Facebook Send via email - Man United send condolence message to its supporters in Calabar - The Premier League team commiserate with the victims of the tragic incident, their friends and families who were affected by the tragedy Premier League club Manchester United have sent a condolence message to supporters of the club, their friends and families who were affected by the tragedy in Calabar, Nigeria, on Thursday, April 20. In a post on the team's official Twitter handle, Manchester United expressed grief over the tragic accident. READ ALSO: Breaking: Ex England defender Ugo Ehiogu of Nigerian descent dies NAIJ.com had earlier reported that over 30 people lost their lives at a football viewing centre in Calabar, Cross River state capital, after high tension electricity cable broke from its mooring and fell on the roof of the building. READ ALSO: Real Madrid to face Atletico as Monaco tackle Juventus in UCL semi-finals Man United reacts to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar Man United reacts to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar The football fans were said to have assembled at the centre to watch a UEFA Europa League quarter-final match between Manchester United and Anderlecht on satellite television, a game the host won 2-1 (3-2) on aggregate to advance to the semi-final. See more reactions below: What else has been happening in Nigeria recently? Check out this NAIJ.com video on the latest events. Ads by Revcontent You May Also Like Get Official Tickets for the $80 Million Powerball in Nigeria The Lotter 18 Funniest Photobombs Went Too Far - The Photographer Killed Himself After #15 Viral IQ Experts Agree These Photos Are Real - 10 Most Terrifying Creatures Ever Found Viral IQ Mama June Lost 150lbs and is an Actual Babe! Celebrity Weight Loss 16 Hot Celebs With Unattractive Partners - #10 Will Make You Feel Sick Viral IQ 15 Actors You Did Not Know Were Gay - No. 6 Will Shock You! Viral IQ ​ Think it is important? Share with your friends! Share on Facebook Send via email Recommended news Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Subscribe now To get news every day from NAIJ.com Tags: Calabar Man Utd Cross River State News Hot: Nigeria police force Richest pastors in the world Tiwa savage baby Related news Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months El Clasico, Chelsea vs Tottenham, 2 other matches you MUST not miss this weekend El Clasico, Chelsea vs Tottenham, 2 other matches you MUST not miss this weekend OMG: See the last photo Ex England defender with Nigerian descent Ugo Ehiogu took with pretty wife and son before he died OMG: See the last photo Ex England defender with Nigerian descent Ugo Ehiogu took with pretty wife and son before he died UPDATED: 7 football viewers died not 30 in Calabar tragedy - Police UPDATED: 7 football fans died not 30 in Calabar tragedy - Police SAD DAY! Chelsea, Man Utd and others react to tragic death of Ugo Ehiogu SAD DAY! Chelsea, Man Utd and others react to tragic death of Ugo Ehiogu Flash! Manchester United to face top Spanish side in Europa League semis (full draws) Flash! Manchester United to face top Spanish side in Europa League semis (full draws) Big trouble for Mourinho as Man Utd star suffers serious injury (photo) Big trouble for Mourinho as Man Utd star suffers serious injury (photo) NAIJ.com Advertise with us Submit your story Contact us info@naij.com Tags Categories Feedback Mail on NAIJ.com Privacy policy We are hiring Social Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Application NAIJ.com Android app All rights reserved. © 2011-2017 NAIJ.com Nigeria breaking news Read more: https://sports.naij.com/1100634-breaking-man-united-react-death-30-football-fans-calabar.html

NAIJ.com Latest Politics Sports Gossip Weddings Hausa News Feedback Football Submit Video PHOTO News Buzz Jobs NAIJ.com TV 378 USD/NGN BREAKING: Man United react to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar BREAKING: Man United react to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar Author: Nomso Obiajuru Updated: 11 hours ago Views: 66668 Share on Facebook Send via email Share on Facebook Send via email - Man United send condolence message to its supporters in Calabar - The Premier League team commiserate with the victims of the tragic incident, their friends and families who were affected by the tragedy Premier League club Manchester United have sent a condolence message to supporters of the club, their friends and families who were affected by the tragedy in Calabar, Nigeria, on Thursday, April 20. In a post on the team's official Twitter handle, Manchester United expressed grief over the tragic accident. READ ALSO: Breaking: Ex England defender Ugo Ehiogu of Nigerian descent dies NAIJ.com had earlier reported that over 30 people lost their lives at a football viewing centre in Calabar, Cross River state capital, after high tension electricity cable broke from its mooring and fell on the roof of the building. READ ALSO: Real Madrid to face Atletico as Monaco tackle Juventus in UCL semi-finals Man United reacts to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar Man United reacts to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar The football fans were said to have assembled at the centre to watch a UEFA Europa League quarter-final match between Manchester United and Anderlecht on satellite television, a game the host won 2-1 (3-2) on aggregate to advance to the semi-final. See more reactions below: What else has been happening in Nigeria recently? Check out this NAIJ.com video on the latest events. Ads by Revcontent You May Also Like Get Official Tickets for the $80 Million Powerball in Nigeria The Lotter 18 Funniest Photobombs Went Too Far - The Photographer Killed Himself After #15 Viral IQ Experts Agree These Photos Are Real - 10 Most Terrifying Creatures Ever Found Viral IQ Mama June Lost 150lbs and is an Actual Babe! Celebrity Weight Loss 16 Hot Celebs With Unattractive Partners - #10 Will Make You Feel Sick Viral IQ 15 Actors You Did Not Know Were Gay - No. 6 Will Shock You! Viral IQ ​ Think it is important? Share with your friends! Share on Facebook Send via email Recommended news Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Jazz? Jose Mourinho caught kissing 'juju' shortly before Rashford scored winner against Anderlecht (photo) Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Police recover huge sums of money after raid on Senator Goje’s house Subscribe now To get news every day from NAIJ.com Tags: Calabar Man Utd Cross River State News Hot: Nigeria police force Richest pastors in the world Tiwa savage baby Related news Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months Just in! Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic OUT for 9 months El Clasico, Chelsea vs Tottenham, 2 other matches you MUST not miss this weekend El Clasico, Chelsea vs Tottenham, 2 other matches you MUST not miss this weekend OMG: See the last photo Ex England defender with Nigerian descent Ugo Ehiogu took with pretty wife and son before he died OMG: See the last photo Ex England defender with Nigerian descent Ugo Ehiogu took with pretty wife and son before he died UPDATED: 7 football viewers died not 30 in Calabar tragedy - Police UPDATED: 7 football fans died not 30 in Calabar tragedy - Police SAD DAY! Chelsea, Man Utd and others react to tragic death of Ugo Ehiogu SAD DAY! Chelsea, Man Utd and others react to tragic death of Ugo Ehiogu Flash! Manchester United to face top Spanish side in Europa League semis (full draws) Flash! Manchester United to face top Spanish side in Europa League semis (full draws) Big trouble for Mourinho as Man Utd star suffers serious injury (photo) Big trouble for Mourinho as Man Utd star suffers serious injury (photo) NAIJ.com Advertise with us Submit your story Contact us info@naij.com Tags Categories Feedback Mail on NAIJ.com Privacy policy We are hiring Social Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Application NAIJ.com Android app All rights reserved. © 2011-2017 NAIJ.com Nigeria breaking news Read more: https://sports.naij.com/1100634-breaking-man-united-react-death-30-football-fans-calabar.html