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AFCON 2025: Singer Davido reacts as he loses $50K (N71M) following Super Eagles’ defeat
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reacted on social media after losing a hefty $50,000 (about ₦71 million) following the Super Eagles’ dramatic defeat to Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Nigeria’s AFCON journey came to a painful halt on Wednesday night after a tense semi-final clash against the host nation ended goalless in regulation time and extra time before Morocco edged the Super Eagles 4–2 on penalties. Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged as the hero of the night, pulling off decisive saves to send his country into the final.
Ahead of the encounter, Davido had openly backed Nigeria with his wallet, revealing that he had placed a $50,000 wager on the Super Eagles to reach the final.
The singer even shared his betting slip online, confidently projecting a massive payout.
“Nigerians to make the finals and I’ll double my stake on my slip,” Davido wrote while sharing his slip.
However, Nigeria’s loss meant the bet did not land, with the Super Eagles now set to face Egypt in the third-place playoff, while Morocco and Senegal battle for the AFCON crown.
Despite the setback, Davido appeared unfazed. Shortly after the match, the Grammy-nominated singer took to the Instagram Stories section of his verified page to share a calm, almost tongue-in-cheek reaction. He posted a photo of himself enjoying a plate of grilled fish as he prepared to leave Morocco.
Accompanying the post, Davido simply wrote, “Perfect sign out.”
While the Super Eagles’ exit was a bitter pill for Nigerian fans, Davido’s relaxed response showed that, win or lose, life and good food go on.
