Davido loses $50,000 bet on Nigeria to beat Morocco as Super Eagles fall 4-2 on penalties; TikToker Peller also loses $3,000 on same match
Afrobeats singer Davido has lost a $50,000 bet on Nigeria to beat Morocco in the African Cup of Nations semifinal after the Super Eagles were defeated 4-2 on penalties by the Atlas Lions on Wednesday.
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Hours before the match, Davido shared his bet slip on social media, revealing he had wagered $50,000 on Nigeria to win.
However, the game ended 0-0 in regulation time, leading to a penalty shootout that saw Morocco triumph and Davido’s bet go astray.
Popular Nigerian TikToker Peller also lost a $3,000 bet on Nigeria to win within 90 minutes.
He sarcastically thanked the Super Eagles during a livestream, lamenting: “I have lost my $3,000 bet. You guys were playing well the previous games before I decided to place a bet and watch your match. Maybe, if I stop watching your games, you will start playing well again.”
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The Super Eagles’ exit from the tournament marks a disappointing end to Nigeria’s campaign in the 2026 AFCON semifinals, with fans and bettors feeling the sting of the dramatic penalty defeat.
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