Solomon Dalung, Minister of Youth and Sports has sympathised with Government and people of Cross River State over the death of 30 football fans.
The football fans were electrocuted while watching a football match at a viewing center in Calabar on Thursday.
Dalung message is contained in a statement signed by his spokesperson Nneka Ikem-Anibeze in Abuja on Friday.
He said 30 youths lost their lives on Thursday night during a UEFA Europa league quarter final game between Manchester United and Anderlecht after a high tension electricity cable snapped and fell on them.
Dalung described the incident as horrific and a sad period for the state and football loving Nigerians.
“It is quite unfortunate that such a gory incident took place where youths usually gather to watch football.
“We all know the unifying strength of sports especially football irrespective of who is playing the game.
“We in the Ministry of Youth and Sports commiserate with the Government of Cross River state, especially the families of the dead on this colossal loss of young people.
“We pray that we never witness such occurrence again and for the repose of the souls of the dead. May God almighty console you at this time of grief”, Dalung said.