DAVIDO BETS $25,000 ON NIGERIA FOR AFCON 2025 OPENER AGAINST TANZANIA

Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has placed a massive wager of $25,000 (about ₦36 million) on the Super Eagles to perform strongly in their opening AFCON 2025 Group C match against Tanzania.
Davido revealed the bet on his official social media page, posting a screenshot of his betting slip along with the message:
“Let’s go Nigeria!”
According to details shared online, Davido is backing a winning outcome for Nigeria ahead of the game scheduled to be held in Fès, Morocco, on December 23, 2025.
This bold move has sparked a wave of reactions across social media, with fans praising the singer’s love for Nigeria and others viewing the wager as a sign of growing belief in the Super Eagles’ AFCON title hopes.
Davido is widely recognized as an avid football lover, having previously spoken about his passion for the Super Eagles and African football competitions.
The AFCON 2025 tournament will feature 24 countries battling for continental glory, with Nigeria aiming to secure their fourth AFCON title.
The Super Eagles will face Tanzania, Cameroon, and Guinea in Group C, with the opener against Tanzania already generating huge excitement. Davido’s bet has further added fire to the buildup and conversation surrounding the match.
Nigeria fans are now eager to see if Davido’s confidence pays off both emotionally and financially when the whistle blows