Nimrod Taabu Covers Face in Shame While Reading Manchester United's Defeat News
- Tottenham Hotspur won 1-0 over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday, May 21
- Citizen TV news anchor Nimrod Taabu was visibly upset while delivering the news on Citizen TV
- Nimord's awkward and unexpected reaction on the screen entertained fans and colleagues
Citizen TV news anchor Nimrod Taabu couldn’t hide his disappointment during his news bulletin after Manchester United suffered a heartbreaking defeat.
Source: Instagram
The Red Devils were edged out 1-0 by Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final held on Wednesday, May 21, at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.
Who scored for Tottenham against Man U?
The victory marked Tottenham’s first major trophy since 2008, thanks to a decisive goal by Brennan Johnson in the 42nd minute, which was deflected off United defender Luke Shaw following a cross from Pape Matar Sarr.
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On the evening of Thursday, May 22, Nimrod, tasked with delivering the sports news during the 7 pm bulletin, visibly showed his distress as he reported on Manchester United’s loss.
It was clear he is a Manchester United fan, especially given the club's rough season that saw them finish a disappointing 17th in the Premier League and now face missing out on European competition next season.
Nimrod Taabu shows heartbreak
As the media personality read the news, he covered his face with his hand in apparent shame and even turned his head away from the screen, a moment that left his colleagues in the studio chuckling.
Nimrod funnily announced on TV:
"Let me read this news with my neck bent. Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester United 1-0 to lift the UEFA Europa League cup.”
Citizen TV shared the clip on social media and captioned it:
"Ku-support Man U ni taabu, uliza Nimrod."
Reactions from netizens:
geovvany_254:
"Tunawin tukitaka kama Jana hatukuwa tunataka kuwin."
de_darls_hyrene:
"I totally understand him, it's not easy but forever GGMU."
karismemes:
"Zi. Mimi sikununua TV nisomewe taarifa shingo upande! @nimrod.taabu Must Go."
ngumagee:
"I don't know what is worse, being a Man U fan or having to break the heartbreaking news to other fans."
ft_wiz:
"Nimrod is so dramatic 😭😭😂😂was that really necessary."
ical_entertainment:
"I think Citizen is the only TV channel living in real times 😂.. kudos."
michaelpapsong:
"Hauko peke yako ata mimi staki kuonekana ovyo, lakini next season ni sisi."
the_talismans_wears:
"Kama hukutaka kusoma news si ungesema tu."
Callie Fashion:
"BBC walitusomea Documentary wewe hapa umejikaza n mpira ya wazungu alafu saturday mtuletee Bi.Msafari hapa surely nini hukua shida yenu."
storyzaeddytz:
"Shabiki wa nyumbu wanateseka sana aisee."
Millicent Omanga's bet on Man U ends in tears
As reported earlier, politician Millicent Omanga placed a KSh 1 million bet on Manchester United winning the UEFA Europa League.
Source: Facebook
Shortly before the game started, she announced on social media that she had made the bet alongside two friends, eagerly expecting a win.
After the match, the former nominated senator posted again, expressing her disappointment over losing the KSh 1 million stake.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
