Man United fans electrocuted in Calabar, Cross River state, Nigeria.

At least seven Manchester United fans were killed and several more injured in a mass electrocution in Nigeria on Thursday night while watching their team's 2-1 Europa League victory over Anderlecht.

Police said seven supporters at a viewing centre in the port city of Calabar in Cross River State when a electrical cable fell on the structure. 10 more are being treated in a local hospital for serious injuries.

A police statement read: “Around 10pm we were called that an incident that has happened so immediately our men went there.

“Until this morning we have about seven persons dead, we have 10 that have been admitted to hospital and another one in intensive care.

“According to the information gathered the high tension electric cable that was very close to the viewing centre fell on the building.”

Manchester United issued a statement concerning disaster on Friday morning, tweeting: “Our thoughts go out to the United fans, thmaeir friends and families affected by the tragedy in Calabar, Nigeria, yesterday.”