President Tinubu’s Favourite Club in Premier League Released

President Tinubu’s Favourite Club in Premier League Released

  • President Bola Tinubu’s deep-rooted love for football has once again come into the spotlight
  • A resurfaced 2006 report from P.M. News revealed that Manchester United is his favourite Premier League club
  • The Nigerian leader was famously described as “The Greatest ‘Man U’ Fan Around,” known for watching matches with intense devotion

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s long-standing passion for football has resurfaced in public discourse following renewed interest in his personal affiliations.

According to a 2006 report by P.M. News, the Nigerian leader’s favourite Premier League club is Manchester United.

President Tinubu’s Favourite Club in Premier League Released
President Tinubu’s Favourite Club in Premier League Released. Photo credit: officialABAT/X
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The publication described Tinubu as “The Greatest ‘Man U’ Fan Around,” highlighting his unwavering dedication to the English football giant. At the time, Tinubu was serving as Governor of Lagos State, and his enthusiasm for the sport was reportedly as intense as his political commitments.

“Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos loves football as much as he loves politics. His favourite club is Manchester United. Any time the club is playing, he can be seen glued to the TV like someone who has a share in the club,” the report stated.

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Tinubu’s Manchester United allegiance draws public interest

The revelation has sparked renewed interest among football fans and political observers alike, many of whom are keen to understand the personal passions of Nigeria’s current president.

Tinubu’s support for Manchester United places him among a global community of high-profile fans who follow the club’s fortunes closely.

While the president has not made recent public statements about his football preferences, the resurfaced quote continues to circulate widely on social media, drawing both admiration and curiosity.

As Manchester United continues its campaign in the Premier League, supporters in Nigeria may find a symbolic ally in the country’s highest office.

Source: Legit.ng

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Basit Jamiu (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

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