A bold, fan-powered diplomatic request is gaining momentum online as Bashir Ahmed, former Special Adviser to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has publicly appealed to President Tinubu to bring global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team to Nigeria.
In a message posted on his X account, Ahmed said he was speaking “on behalf of millions of Nigerian football lovers,” noting that Ronaldo and Real Madrid supporters make up “roughly 60–75% of Nigeria’s football-loving population.”
Addressing the President directly, he wrote:
“Dear President Tinubu, I bring this humble request on behalf of millions of Nigerian football lovers… Sir, we would be absolutely delighted if you could bring Ronaldo and the Portugal national team to play at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.”
Ahmed insisted that such a gesture would do far more than merely excite football fans. According to him, hosting Ronaldo in Abuja would electrify the entire nation, pull massive crowds from every region, and inject a renewed sense of unity into the country’s already passionate football culture.
He added that the move could also strengthen national morale and fuel positive energy ahead of the 2027 general election, describing it as a moment capable of lifting spirits and showcasing Nigeria on the global stage.
As the post spreads rapidly across Nigerian social media, fans are already buzzing at the thought of seeing the Portuguese legend light up the iconic MKO Abiola Stadium. Whether the Presidency will consider this superstar-powered appeal remains to be seen — but one thing is certain:
The dream of bringing Ronaldo to Abuja has just entered the national conversation.
