Renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter Davido, known for voicing his opinions fearlessly, has criticized Manchester United for their unexpected 4-3 defeat against FC Copenhagen in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League fixture.
While, expressing his disappointment, unavailable crooner questioned the team’s performance despite not being an avid football follower himself.
With an early 2-0 lead secured by Manchester United through Rasmus Hojlund’s goals, fans anticipated a dominant victory for the Premier League side.
However, the game took a dramatic turn when Marcus Rashford was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle, leaving United with a numerical disadvantage.
FC Copenhagen displayed resilience and mounted a comeback, with Mohammed Elyounoussi and Diogo Goncalves finding the back of the net. Bruno Fernandes managed to restore United’s lead through a successful penalty attempt in the 68th minute. Nevertheless, Copenhagen’s determination prevailed as Lukas Lerager and Roony Bardgji sealed an impressive win for the Danish outfit.
Although not closely following football, Davido expressed his surprise at Manchester United’s inconsistent performances week after week. Taking to his official X handle: “I don’t watch ball like that… but come Wetin Man U do so?? Every week una dey complain. Enlighten me pls.”
The social media post quickly garnered attention, sparking discussions among football enthusiasts and fans.
Manchester United’s position in the group now stands at the bottom with three points from four games. To progress to the Round of 16, they face an uphill battle, needing victories in their remaining two group-stage matches.
Davido’s comments have drawn attention to Manchester United’s recent struggles and the dissatisfaction among the fan base.
As a prominent figure in the Nigerian music scene, his statement reflects the frustrations of supporters who eagerly await improved performances from the storied English club.
