AFCON 2025: Davido Wins $96,000 After Predicting Super Eagles’ Victory Over Tanzania
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reportedly won $96,000 after correctly predicting the Super Eagles’ 2–1 victory over Tanzania in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
According to reports, the award-winning singer placed a bet backing Nigeria to defeat Tanzania and accurately predicted the final scoreline of the encounter. The Super Eagles delivered on the pitch, securing a hard-fought win that boosted their qualification hopes for the continental tournament.
The match, which attracted widespread attention from football fans across the country, saw Nigeria put up a determined performance against a resilient Tanzanian side. The victory further strengthened the Super Eagles’ position in the qualifiers as they continue their campaign toward AFCON 2025.
Davido, a passionate supporter of Nigerian sports, has on several occasions publicly backed the Super Eagles and other national teams, often sharing his predictions and reactions on social media.
The development sparked reactions online, with fans celebrating both the Super Eagles’ victory and Davido’s winning prediction, describing it as another example of the singer’s confidence in the national team.
The Super Eagles will now turn their attention to upcoming qualifier fixtures as they push to secure a place at the 2025 AFCON tournament.