Nigerian Afrobeat singer Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has staked ₦3 million on the Super Eagles to defeat Gabon in their crucial World Cup qualifying playoff match holding today in Rabat, Morocco.
The “Sip” and “Contour” crooner made his bold prediction public on his verified X (formerly Twitter) page, where he posted a screenshot of his betting slip showing he backed a Nigerian victory at 1.74 odds, a potential payout of ₦5.22 million if the Eagles win. Captioning the post, he wrote, “I believe in you, Super Eagles.”
Joeboy’s move has stirred excitement among fans online, with many praising his show of confidence in the national team, while others described it as a daring show of patriotism. His wager has also sparked conversation within the sports community, especially as Nigeria battles to reclaim dominance in African football after a rocky qualifying start.
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The playoff match between Nigeria and Gabon will take place today, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Complexe Sportif Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat. The winner will advance to the final round of the African play-offs set for November 16, where they will face the victor between Cameroon and DR Congo.
A win in that decisive fixture would put the Super Eagles one step away from securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Joeboy’s wager has now added a pop-culture twist to the match, raising anticipation among fans eager to see whether both the Super Eagles and the Afrobeat star’s prediction will pay off.
