Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has publicly shown his support for the Super Eagles by staking a massive $25,000 on Nigeria to defeat Tanzania in their opening Group C match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Softfootball reports.
The music icon made this known via his official X handle, where he wrote:
Let’s get this W Nigeria 🇳🇬⚽️
@Stake
In the snapshot shared by Davido, Softfootball observed that the singer placed a Both Teams to Score bet with odds of 3.86, which carries an estimated payout of $96,564.63 if successful.
The bold move has sparked reactions online, with fans praising Davido’s confidence in the Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON opener. The stake highlights the level of belief and excitement surrounding the team as the tournament gets underway.
Nigeria recently completed their second training session after arriving in Morocco on Thursday, December 18, 2025, with players and officials expressing optimism and readiness for the challenge ahead.
As anticipation builds for the clash against Tanzania, many fans will be hoping the Super Eagles deliver a convincing performance—not just for national pride, but also to ensure Davido’s faith and hefty stake are rewarded.
