Afrobeats heavyweight, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has thrown his weight behind the Super Eagles ahead of their decisive AFCON 2025 semi-final showdown against hosts Morocco, placing a jaw-dropping bet to back his confidence.
The award-winning singer revealed via his X account that he staked $50,000 (over ₦71 million) on Nigeria to secure victory, while also predicting that both teams will score in the highly anticipated clash.
If the wager comes through, Davido stands to pocket more than $348,000, translating to over ₦500 million at current exchange rates.
Sharing the betting slip online, the music star boldly declared his faith in the Eagles, promising to double his stake should Nigeria advance to the final.
The post instantly sparked buzz across social media, further fueling anticipation as football fans count down to the blockbuster encounter in Rabat.
Nigeria arrive at the semi-final brimming with confidence, having impressed throughout the tournament with their attacking firepower led by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.
However, standing in their way are the Atlas Lions of Morocco, riding a lengthy unbeaten streak and facing immense pressure to claim the trophy on home soil. Inspired by stars such as Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz, Morocco are chasing just their second AFCON title, nearly five decades after lifting the trophy in 1976.
With continental pride, history, and now celebrity stakes on the line, all eyes will be on what promises to be one of the tournament’s defining nights.
