“Baba vex go house” — Davido recounts how Ronaldo snub after Man Utd loss

By Monsurah Olatunji

Afrobeats superstar David “Davido” Adeleke has recounted a memorable—but ultimately disappointing—encounter with football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, revealing how the Portuguese forward abruptly cancelled post-match dinner plans following a Manchester United defeat.

Davido, who shared the anecdote via his verified X account, said the incident occurred a few years ago when Ronaldo personally invited him to Old Trafford to watch a match.

According to the singer, Ronaldo had arranged an elaborate evening, including dinner and an after-party for Davido and his entourage.

However, the night took a turn after Manchester United lost the match.

“Football ehn fit give person BP,” Davido posted. “I remember when CR7 personally invite me come watch match for Old Trafford then couple years ago… He don book dinner ALL! Party chillin etc… Nah so dem go lose match… BABA VEX GO HOUSE.”

The singer jokingly placed the blame on Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, adding, “Since that day I still never forgive Maguire.”

While many fans found the story amusing, others were skeptical. One user commented, “If Ronaldo invited you, you won’t sit with the crowd bro. Stopeet.” Davido, unfazed, fired back humorously: “I for dey number 9 dey give am assist. Ur right.”

Another critic questioned the truthfulness of the story, writing, “CR7 invite you personally?? God punish that your lying mouth.” But fans quickly came to Davido’s defense. One supporter noted, “Davido is just too big to post chat evidence. He has nothing to prove to anybody.”

The relationship between Davido and Ronaldo dates back to 2017, when the Nigerian singer referenced the football star in his hit single Fall.

The admiration appeared mutual—Ronaldo later followed Davido on Instagram, making him the only Nigerian artist on the footballer’s following list to date.

Despite the playful backlash, Davido’s story adds another layer to his long-standing connection with the global football icon.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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