A large group of Nigerian supporters of FC Barcelona gathered in Kano State for their annual fan summit, drawing widespread attention online.
The event, shared via a post on X (formerly Twitter), featured a video of a packed hall, resembling an event center, with attendees proudly dressed in Barcelona-themed jerseys and outfits. Several individuals were seen seated at a VIP table as the program prepared to kick off, seemingly focused on discussions surrounding the Spanish club.
Though the specific agenda of the summit wasn’t clearly stated, the gathering has triggered mixed reactions from social media users — ranging from humor to criticism.
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Here are some notable responses:
- @Brighter6N: “Nigerians and stupidity nah 5&6. With the whole problem the North is facing, this is what these guys gathered for? Who swear for us for this country?”
- @Billpointafrica: “E choke oh 🤣. Billpoint is here for you. Thrill yourself with this fantastic App. Get airtime, gift cards, flight tickets and pay for other bill payments.”
- @Babyyblog: “Barcelona fans ke 😝 Hope say dem dey give una salary because I don’t get.”
- @barbargbemyro: “Barcelona, Real Madrid and Arsenal nah them hold North o.”
- @Muhyul_richie: “My own be say, wetin dem wan talk about? Abi dem invite Laporta wey we no know? What’s the essence of this gathering?”
- @olusakino2: “Na Barcelona and Madrid get North for Nigeria. If you go ball house (viewing center), even if Manchester United and Liverpool dey play, dem go prefer watch Barcelona vs Elche or Madrid vs Valladolid.”
The summit highlights the strong presence and passion of European football fan bases in Nigeria, particularly in the northern region.
