Manchester United
has revealed plans to honour Nigerian football fans who died last week
following an accident in the south-eastern city of Calabar.
The
tragedy, which claimed the lives of at least seven people, happened when
an electric cable fell on fans watching a Manchester United match on
TV. tweeted that its players will wear black armbands on Sunday in memory of the victims.
English football has a large and passionate following in Nigeria.
The high-tension cable fell on a crowded shack which was showing the Europa League quarter-final against Anderlecht.
One witnesses said the building had a zinc roof which conducted the electricity to those watching inside.
Some eyewitnesses said the number of people who died was higher than the official toll of seven.
It is unclear what caused the electric cable to collapse. The BBC understands an investigation into the incident is underway.