Local media claims the death toll could be even higher after the tragedy in Nigeria.
Police confirmed at least seven are dead and 10 more were are critically injured.
They had been watching Marcus Rashford score the winner in United’s 2-1 victory over Belgians Anderlecht in the Europa League.
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The club this morning tweeted a tribute after the __news broke of the tragedy last night.
They said: “Our thoughts go out to the United fans, their friends and families affected by the tragedy in Calabar, Nigeria, yesterday.”
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Local Ukeme Joseph said he believed at least 20 people had died after the wire collapsed onto the Calabar viewing centre.
Another, Uwemedimo Ekeng, said the death toll was "over 30".
Many Nigerians flock to the venue to watch Premier League teams in action.
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“Everybody was running to go out from the door”
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Around 80 supporters are reported to have been crammed inside the building.
State governor Ben Ayade said: "The incident marks a dark chapter in the life of the state where the precious lives of football lovers have been lost.
"At this point in time, it is sad to know that the victims lost their lives at a viewing centre where they usually converge, at their leisure time to watch their matches."
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Another witness told local television: "I was sitting at the front seats when I saw the reflection from the transformer.
"I was the first person to run outside.
"Everybody saw the reflection of the light from the transformer.
"Everybody was running to go out from the door.
"As they were running, everybody was jam-packing themselves. Because the high tension cable fall on top, it contacted everybody there."
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