Eby DA5 Pretends to Know About World Cup Updates, So He Can Fit In During Hangouts

Kapanlagi.com - Young dangdut singer Eby DA5 actually has his own trick to blend in with his friends during gatherings. Although he is not a true football fan, he always tries to keep up with information about the major matches happening.

"Get into the spirit. Especially for football-loving viewers. Oh, I can say I'm one of those who don't really follow football," said Eby DA5 when met at the Mega concert D'Academy 7 World Cup Party, Emtek Studio, Daan Mogot, West Jakarta, Monday (15/6/2026).

This 18-year-old teenager feels helped by the euphoria of the World Cup to expand his social circle. He often eavesdrops on the conversations of people around him regarding the performance of players on the green field.

"For example, if asked who is that, or this, oh this is the one who played yesterday, or whatever, so I can connect with any hangout like that," he said.

1. World Cup Vibes

Even though he doesn't closely follow football matches, Eby admits that he admires the atmosphere of the World Cup matches held every 4 years.

"The vibes of watching football or the World Cup are really exciting, it's definitely something that is eagerly awaited every 4 years," he said.

2. Follow Developments on Social Media

The singer, whose real name is Rabiunahar Riza Ramadhan, sees social media as the fastest way to get the latest news about the sports world. He notices how massive the discussions among netizens are regarding the strategies of national teams from various parts of the world.

"And of course on social media, or anywhere else, people are definitely talking about football, discussing tactics and all sorts of things," he explained.

3. But Follow Football Developments

For Eby, following football trends is one professional way to stay relevant with the demands of the current entertainment stage. He feels proud to be involved in a sports-themed concert that has a very enthusiastic atmosphere.

"Yeah, it's actually fun. But it's just that I don't really follow football, so it's like, oh yeah, I'm just watching from afar to see how the development is," he said.

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