BREAKING: Manchester United react to death of over 30 football fans in Calabar

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.

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.