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Afrobeat singer loses ₦3m bet as Arsenal stuns Real Madrid 3-0 in UCL clash
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Joeboy took a hit off the pitch this week after losing a hefty ₦3 million bet on Real Madrid, who suffered a shocking 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash.
The Alcohol crooner had placed his faith and wallet in the Spanish heavyweights, fully expecting them to silence the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. In high spirits before kickoff, Joeboy shared his bet slip on X (formerly Twitter) with the cheeky caption: “Cashing out on Arsenal tears tonight!”
Cashing out on Arsenal tears tonight! pic.twitter.com/SxGiwmLvZv
— LAVIDA BOY (@Joeboy) April 8, 2025
But instead of celebrating a windfall of ₦10.3 million, the singer watched in disbelief as Declan Rice curled in two magnificent free kicks, followed by a clinical finish from Mikel Merino, putting Arsenal firmly in command of the tie.
As reality set in, Joeboy returned to the app with a short, defeated post: “Goodnight.” — summed up the mood of countless Madrid fans around the world.
With the Gunners holding a strong advantage heading into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu next Wednesday, Arsenal fans are buzzing with hope, while Madrid loyalists — Joeboy included — are left licking their wounds. The London club also has a Premier League test against Brentford this weekend.
Goodnight 🚶🏾♀️
— LAVIDA BOY (@Joeboy) April 8, 2025
Nigerian Artist, Joe Boy just lost his #3,000,000, as stacked on Real Madrid to win against Arsenal tonight!!😳 pic.twitter.com/cEoI4O4O4a
— Sports Radio Brila FM (@Brilafm889) April 8, 2025