Award-winning Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has staked $25,000 on goals ahead of Nigeria’s opening match against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The singer shared a screenshot of his bet slip on Sunday via his X page, showing a wager on both teams to score in the Group C encounter involving the Super Eagles. He accompanied the post with the caption, “Let’s get this W Nigeria,” a message that quickly drew reactions from fans online.
The bet, which carries potential winnings of more than $96,000, sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many supporters praising Davido’s confidence ahead of the crucial fixture.
Nigeria will take on Tanzania on Tuesday, December 23, with kick-off scheduled for 6:30 pm, as the Super Eagles begin their campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The three-time African champions head into the opener as favourites and are aiming for a strong start in what is expected to be a competitive group.
Davido’s wager comes shortly after his appearance at the AFCON 2025 Kick-Off Concert in Rabat, Morocco, where he thrilled thousands of fans at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone. The free concert, organized to build excitement ahead of the tournament, also featured international acts including French Montana, Douaa Lahyaoui and Lartiste.
During his performance, Davido delivered a string of hit songs such as IF, Fall, Aye and Unavailable, with fans singing along and adding to the growing anticipation surrounding the tournament.
His appearance further highlighted the rising influence of Nigerian music at major global sporting events. In recent years, Afrobeats stars have increasingly featured on football’s biggest stages, reflecting the genre’s expanding global footprint.
In June 2023, Burna Boy made history by headlining the UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show in Istanbul, becoming the first Nigerian artiste to open the prestigious event. Rema followed in October 2023 with a performance at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, while Grammy-winning singer Tems also joined the list after performing at the FIFA Club World Cup final in July 2025.
Beyond these moments, several Nigerian artistes, including Yemi Alade, Femi Kuti, Wizkid, D’banj, Kizz Daniel, Fireboy DML and Patoranking, have appeared at international sporting and sports-linked events, reinforcing Afrobeats’ growing influence on the global stage.
