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Davido stakes $50,000 on Super Eagles’ AFCON semi-final clash against Morocco

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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has placed a $50,000 wager on the Super Eagles ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match against Morocco on Wednesday.

The ‘Timeless’ crooner shared a betting slip via his Instagram page on Wednesday, showing his confidence in Nigeria’s performance against the Atlas Lions in Wednesday crucial encounter scheduled for 9pm Nigerian time

He wrote, “Nigeria to make the finals and I’ll double my stake on my slip…. 💰 #stake”

The bet, placed on popular betting platform Stake, shows Davido backing a combination of outcomes including both teams to score and the Asian total over 1.5 goals, with attractive odds of 6.97.

Davido Stakes $50,000 on Super Eagles’ AFCON Semi-Final Clash Against Morocco. Credit: IG | Davido

If the predictions come to pass, the Grammy-nominated artiste reportedly stands to win an estimated payout of $348,274.07 (approximately ₦500 million at current exchange rates).

Nigeria last won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013, and the Super Eagles will be hoping to overcome a formidable Moroccan side that has been one of the tournament’s standout performers.

Ekwutosblog reports that the DMW Records boss had reportedly earned a payout of $96,564 (approximately N150 million) for predicting the outcome of Nigeria’s opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, having staked a wager on the Super Eagles’ Group C encounter against Tanzania in Fes, Morocco, predicting that both teams would score in the fixtures.

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Footballer Derrikson Quiros announces break-up with girlfriend three days after pitch proposal.

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Costa Rica footballer Derrikson Quiros has broken up with his fiancée just three days after he proposed to her on the pitch as football lovers watched.

The Xelaju player, who recently played in a National League Clausura match, chose to propose to his girlfriend, Wendy, after the match ended.

He went down on one knee to propose, and she accepted, after which they shared a kiss.

However, only three days after their public engagement, Quiros announced that he had split with his girlfriend.

“Yes, it is true that my relationship has ended,” he wrote on his Instagram Stories. “It was a difficult personal situation, like any breakup, but I prefer to handle it with respect and maturity.”

The Costa Rican footballer didn’t specify what caused this shocking turn of events.

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US rapper NBA Youngboy announces birth of his 13th child, 3rd with wife Jazlyn Mychelle

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American rapper, NBA Youngboy, has once again expanded his already large family.

The 26-year-old chart-topping artist and his wife Jazlyn Mychelle, on Sunday, Febuary 22, welcomed their third child together, marking his 13th child overall.

The excited father confirmed the news himself in an emotional and candid Instagram post, featuring footage from the delivery room.

In the clip, YoungBoy joyfully announced the arrival of the couple’s newest baby girl, playfully referring to his wife as his “gangsta” after giving birth to their child.

The newborn joins a household that already includes YoungBoy and Jazlyn’s son and daughter from their marriage, as well as 10 other children the rapper has from previous relationships.

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LaLiga: Ighalo predicts what’ll happen to Lookman playing under Simeone at Atletico Madrid

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Former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has expressed confidence that Ademola Lookman will thrive under manager Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid.

Describing Simeone as an astute and tactical manager, Ighalo believes that Lookman’s transition to one of Spain’s premier clubs will significantly enhance his development as a player.

Since his recent move from Atalanta on a four-and-a-half-year contract, Lookman has made a strong impression, registering four goals and two assists in just six appearances for Atlético.

“Playing under Diego Simeone’s guidance will benefit Lookman because Simeone is a tactical and intelligent coach.

“I see this [Lookman’s move from Atalanta to Atletico] as a good step forward in his career,” Ighalo stated in an interview with Winwin.

Lookman is expected to play a key role when Atletico Madrid host Club Brugge in the return leg of their Champions League Round of 16 playoffs in mid-week.

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