Dubai: The Manchester United Supporters Trust said it had raised money for a fan who had travelled from Sierra Leone to see his first Old Trafford game to get a ticket for next Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace at Wembley.
The trust said it had also rearranged flights and found hotels for the fan, named as Moses Momodukamara.
Momodukamara, from Sierra Leone, thought his dream trip to watch Manchester United’s Old Trafford had been ruined by Sunday's bomb scare.
The 40-year-old was due to fly home on Monday but, after being initially devastated, soon became overwhelmed by the generosity of his fellow Red Devils.
Not only will Momodukamara be able to attend the rearranged Bournemouth match on Tuesday, but the following week’s FA Cup final against Crystal Palace at Wembley as well.
Momodukamara, who had paid around Dh6,600 for his flights, told the Press Association: "I was so disappointed and cried a lot. This was the first time to watch Manchester United live and it didn't happen.
"But they have looked after me here, they said things will be fine for me. Now I am going to watch the match tomorrow [Tuesday] and I am going to watch the final at Wembley.
"I was happy, overwhelmed and excited [when they told me]. Instead of one game it has turned out to be two games so I am so happy about that. It is good."
Momodukamara, who is a security officer at Lungi International Airport in the west African country, will now spend the next week staying with friends in Manchester.
He has followed United on television for his entire adult life. "I have been a Manchester United fan for 25 years back home," he said. "It is the best club in the world."
