The Red Devils will march out in an unusual outfit on
Sunday as they pay respect to fans who died while
watching their Europa League match
Manchester United have confirmed that the
electrocuted Nigerian fans will be remembered at the
Old Trafford when they host Swansea in a league fixture
on Sunday
Tragedy struck during the Red Devils' Europa League
encounter as Anderlecht as the football fans were
electrocuted at Nyagasang, Calabar.
They had gathered at the popular viewing centre when a
transformer nearby exploded twice – with a high
tension wire dropping on the structure built with zinc.
However, the club has announced that against the
Swans, Jose Mourinho's men will wear black armbands
to pay tribute to the victims of the tragedy.
''The #MUFC players will wear black armbands on
Sunday in memory of the seven fans who lost their
lives recently in Calabar, Nigeria,'' the club tweeted.
United who played a 0-0 draw against Manchester City
on Wednesday need a win against Paul Clement's men
to boost their chances of qualifying for next season's
Uefa Champions League.
They are fifth on the log with 64 points after 33 games.
Swansea are in the relegation zone with 31 points after
34 outings.