Canadian superstar rapper, Drake, has once again made headlines with a massive sports bet, wagering approximately $770,000, or N1.07 billion at current exchange rates on his home country Canada to defeat South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 encounter.
Stake, the betting platform with which Drake has a known partnership, shared details of the high-stakes wager on Sunday.
The bet, placed through Stake, offers a potential payout of $1 million if Canada knocks out South Africa.
Drake captioned the post referencing banter with South African DJ Black Coffee, stating, “#realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM. I had to raise my stakes.”
The announcement has sparked widespread reactions online, particularly among football fans in Nigeria and across Africa, with many viewing the bet as emblematic of Drake’s bold confidence in his Canadian roots despite the “Drake curse” – a perceived jinx where teams he supports often falter.
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