Prominent singer, Davido has finally broken his silence after he reportedly lost a whopping $348K (N495 million) following the Nigerian Super Eagles’ defeat to Morocco in the 2026 AFCON.
The highly publicized loss quickly became a trending topic online, as fans and social media users reacted to the revelation of the massive bet placed by the Afrobeats superstar.
It would be recalled that the Super Eagles failed to secure a win during regulation and extra time, before eventually losing the match via a penalty shootout.
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged as the hero on Wednesday night as host nation Morocco defeated Nigeria 4–2 on penalties to secure a place in the Africa Cup of Nations final, following a tense semi-final encounter that ended goalless after extra time.
The dramatic nature of the game kept fans on edge, with hopes high for the Super Eagles before the heartbreaking conclusion of the shootout.
Davido’s $50K bet on Super Eagles win
The Afrobeats singer, prior to the match, had disclosed that he had wagered $50K and expected to get a payout of $348K dollars if Nigeria progressed to the final.
Davido had confidently shared details of the bet on social media, expressing his strong belief in the Super Eagles’ chances of victory.
“Nigerians to make the finals and I’ll double my stake on my slip,” Davido wrote while sharing his slip.
Following the disappointing outcome, Davido appeared unfazed by the loss, as he later shared a photo of himself winding down with a sumptuous meal of grilled fish before flying out of Morocco.
The post sparked further reactions online, with many praising his calm attitude while others questioned the idea of staking such a large amount on a football match.
Check out reactions …
martinsafrikan.ng said: “If he has used the money to build shelter homes for the homeless people, generations to come will forever appreciate him. There is no difference between our celebrities and the yeye misleaders politicians. There is money but they do not know what to use the money to do.”
platomiami remarked: “Omo the risk eeeeh all of us collect no worry”
rosebeach444633 said: “Lost which money
He’s an ambassador , both Drake”
spaceonn_ opined: “It’s all for promo for STAKE Lol believe it at your own risk”
mc_shortmang1 remarked: “Money wen e suppose dash my papa”
The reactions reflect a mix of disbelief, humor, and criticism, as Nigerians continue to debate celebrity betting, football loyalty, and the financial risks involved.