Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has placed a $50,000 (about ₦500 million) wager on the Super Eagles to advance in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 as they prepare to face hosts Morocco in a high‑stakes semi‑final clash in Rabat.
The bold bet reflects the singer’s confidence in Nigeria’s national team and has sparked widespread conversation among football fans and urban supporters ahead of Wednesday night’s crucial fixture.
The Super Eagles booked their place in the semi‑final with a 2‑0 victory over Algeria in the quarter‑final stage of the tournament, showcasing strong attacking performances and tactical maturity as they chase a fourth AFCON title.
Morocco will provide stern opposition as hosts, with a passionate home crowd expected at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
Celebrity engagement in sports betting has grown in Nigeria as Afrobeats stars like Davido and Joeboy publicly back the national team, blending entertainment culture with national pride and fan fervour.
Davido shared a snapshot of his betting slip on his Instagram page, showing the wager placed on the Stake platform with a combination bet that includes both teams scoring and the match seeing more than 1.5 total goals, at odds of 6.97.
He captioned the post expressing belief that Nigeria will reach the final and hinted he would double his stake if his prediction comes to pass.
If the predictions land, the music star stands to win an estimated $348,274.07 (about ₦500 million at current exchange rates), offering a major return on his bold gamble.
Davido previously made headlines for wagering on Nigeria’s opening AFCON match against Tanzania, where his prediction earned a payout of around $96,564 (approximately N150 million).
Davido’s high‑profile bet highlights a growing culture of celebrity engagement with sports and national teams, blending entertainment, personal passion, and financial confidence in the Super Eagles’ prospects.
For urban football fans, such actions can amplify excitement around major fixtures and stimulate conversations about national pride and support for the team.
Meanwhile, betting activity by high‑net‑worth individuals may encourage broader participation in legal and regulated sports wagering markets within Nigeria’s digitally connected youth economy.
The wager also draws attention to the financial stakes and personal investments supporters place on national success in major tournaments, adding a layer of socioeconomic interest to the sporting narrative.
As Nigeria seeks a place in the AFCON final, such stories underscore the cultural and emotional weight the tournament holds for fans across the diaspora.
Davido’s $50,000 bet on the Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON 2025 semi‑final clash with Morocco captures the intersection of celebrity culture, national fervour, and sports passion in modern Nigeria.
With the team poised on the brink of a potential final berth, the singer’s confidence reflects broad optimism among supporters and keeps the national conversation buzzing ahead of one of the year’s biggest football moments.
