Buhari, Man U laments death of 30 football fans in Calabar

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family and loved ones of football fans who lost their lives at a football viewing centre in Calabar, Cross River State, Thursday night.

The President in a statement said he is shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic event that took the lives of several Nigerians commiserating with the government and people of Cross River State, and football fans nationwide over the unfortunate incident.

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Meanwhile, Manchester United, have sent condolences to Nigerian football fans that died in Calabar while watching the club’s Europa League clash on Thursday night which saw them qualify for the Europa Cup semi-finals.

“Our thoughts go out to the United fans, their friends and families affected by the tragedy in Calabar, Nigeria, yesterday,” the Manchester club posted on its official Twitter handle.

About 30 fans died after an electric cable fell on them at a football viewing centre during the match between Manchester United and Anderlecht while 10 others sustained critical injuries.

 

 

 

 

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