Mourinho Handed Super Cup Runners-Up Medal To A Nigerian Who Wants To Play For Man Utd
Published: August 12, 2017
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho handed his Super Cup medal to a young Nigerian footballer, it has come to light.
The Red Devils lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in the meeting between the Champions League holders and current Europa League champions at the Philip II Arena, Skopje in Macedonia on Tuesday night.
And after the disappointing loss, the Portuguese gave the runners-up medal to a lucky fan Deji, who was in the stands.
Manchester United stated via their official webpage: ''The Reds boss joined his team to collect his runners-up memento on the pitch in Skopje, but promptly handed it to a delighted supporter - a boy named Deji - in the front row before departing.''
A Twitter account @Souprhim revealed that Deji, his younger brother, was disappointed after the loss to Real Madrid but came alive after receiving the medal from Mourinho.
He tweeted : ''My Lil Bro was so upset after the loss until this ...he's so gassed lol #MUFC @ManUtd''
Deji is an aspiring footballer and hopes to play for Manchester United in future.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : Twitter.com
The Red Devils lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in the meeting between the Champions League holders and current Europa League champions at the Philip II Arena, Skopje in Macedonia on Tuesday night.
And after the disappointing loss, the Portuguese gave the runners-up medal to a lucky fan Deji, who was in the stands.
Manchester United stated via their official webpage: ''The Reds boss joined his team to collect his runners-up memento on the pitch in Skopje, but promptly handed it to a delighted supporter - a boy named Deji - in the front row before departing.''
A Twitter account @Souprhim revealed that Deji, his younger brother, was disappointed after the loss to Real Madrid but came alive after receiving the medal from Mourinho.
He tweeted : ''My Lil Bro was so upset after the loss until this ...he's so gassed lol #MUFC @ManUtd''
Deji is an aspiring footballer and hopes to play for Manchester United in future.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : Twitter.com
Latest News
- Official: Promising Nigerian striker signs new deal with Burnley after leaving Stoke City
- Real Betis midfield overhaul: Leicester City ace Ndidi on the radar of La Liga club
- Stevenage join race for Crystal Palace striker who trained with Flying Eagles in 2023
- Super Eagles' saviour in friendly against Russia attracting interest from Fulham
- Super Eagles forward Chukwueze to hold showdown talks with Allegri over AC Milan future
- Chelsea, Galatasaray or Al-Hilal? Ex-Galatasaray TV reporter predicts Osimhen's next club
- Final day: Three Nigerians leave Arsenal after spending a combined 26 years at the club
- Iheanacho's future at Sevilla depends on ex-midfielder beaten by Nigeria in 1996 Olympics final
- Fact-check: Insider reveals the truth about reports linking Super Eagles midfielder to West Ham
- Onuachu's replacement: Southampton working on deal to sign USMNT striker


News Categories
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Football Betting
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- SHBET
- keo nha cai
- F168
- F168
- okvip
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88