Nigerian music star Davido made headlines after winning a major bet following the Super Eagles’ opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ahead of Nigeria’s Group C clash with Tanzania, the singer reportedly placed a $25,000 wager predicting that both teams would score during the encounter.
The match, played in Fes, Morocco, delivered on that expectation. Nigeria opened the scoring before Tanzania equalised in the second half, setting up a tense contest.
The Super Eagles eventually sealed a 2–1 victory when Ademola Lookman scored the decisive goal, earning Nigeria three valuable points in their AFCON opener.
With both teams finding the net as predicted, Davido’s bet paid off handsomely, earning him a reported $96,564.
The win sparked widespread reactions online, with fans celebrating both Nigeria’s victory and the singer’s successful football prediction as the tournament continues.