Even in Capt!vity, I Checked Manchester United’s Position” – K!dnap Surv!vor Shares Remarkable Story

A survivor of a kidnapping ordeal has shared a surprising and unforgettable memory from his time in captivity, revealing how his loyalty to Manchester United remained unshaken even in one of the most frightening moments of his life.

According to the survivor, one of the kidnappers’ leaders handed him a mobile phone and instructed him to install WhatsApp and TikTok. While carrying out the task, he saw a rare opportunity to briefly access the internet.

Instead of using the moment to browse news or contact anyone, his attention drifted to something else entirely — Manchester United’s position on the Premier League table.

Recalling the incident, he said:
“When I was in the kidnappers’ den, their boss once handed me his phone and told me to install WhatsApp and TikTok for him. I no even argue, I just collect the phone. But while I was there doing it, I quietly sneaked to check live scores to see how Manchester United were doing on the Premier League table.

Fear dey, tension dey everywhere, but somehow my brain still dey ask, ‘How United dey go?’

I still remember clearly, na November period I check am. We were sitting in ninth position that time.

At that point I realized say nothing fit ever cure this my support for Manchester United. If I fit dey check table inside that kind situation, then nothing fit ever shake me again.
United for life. Glory, glory Manchester United.”

The unusual confession has sparked reactions online, with many football fans finding humor in the story despite the serious circumstances surrounding his captivity.

For many supporters, football is more than just a game—it is a passion that becomes part of daily life. However, few can claim their dedication was tested under such extraordinary conditions.
The survivor’s account highlights how deeply sports can connect with people, providing moments of familiarity and distraction even during periods of extreme uncertainty and fear.

While the experience itself remains a painful chapter, his story has left many amused by the fact that amid anxiety and danger, Manchester United’s league standing still managed to occupy his thoughts.

For fellow supporters of the English club, it may serve as one of the most unusual demonstrations of football loyalty ever shared.
As the saying goes, once a fan, always a fan.