Burna Boy, Adekunle Gold and other popular Nigerian celebrities supporting Manchester United

• Manchester United is one of the biggest football clubs in the world
• The English side has one of the largest fan bases around the world
• Sports Brief lists the top Nigerian celebrities supporting the Red Devils

Manchester United may be having a poor season in the English Premier League, but they still have a huge fan base worldwide.

Besides top personalities cheering them on in Britain, the Red Devils also have Nigerian celebrities supporting the English giants.

Some even go so far as to travel to England to watch their beloved club play.

Sports short lists the Nigerian celebrities who are Manchester United fans.

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1. Burna boy

The City Boy crooner has continually shown his love for the red side of Manchester. He featured alongside another top Nigerian artist in the club’s commercial campaign to promote United’s third kit for the 2020-2021 season.

2. Adekunle gold

The former YBNL signee is a die-hard fan of Manchester United and he has shared his grievances several times when his team loses a match or does not perform well in a draw.

He has also been spotted at Old Trafford several times to watch his team play.

3. Simi

Like her husband, Adekunle Gold, Simi is an avid United supporter and has always spoken her mind on match days.

4. Don Jazzy

The Mavin label boss is not an avid football fan, but he has always raised the red flag of Manchester United when asked about the club he supports.

5. DJ Cuppy

The famous disc jockey and daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola switched from Arsenal supporter to Manchester United fan.

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She was used together with Burna Boy to promote the Red Devils’ third jersey for the 2020/2021 season.

6. Mayoral art

The former DMW signee has a viral video of himself complaining outside Old Trafford after losing a match, and is constantly seen donning the United shirt.

7. DJ Xclusive

A disc jockey turned musician is another Nigerian celebrity who is a die-hard fan of Manchester United. He has been spotted at Old Trafford several times to watch his team play.

8. Reminisce

Alaga, as he is affectionately known, is a devoted Manchester United fan who always shares his opinion on his official X-handle whenever the Red Devils play.

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