Davido Stakes $12,000 on Senegal to Beat Belgium at 2026 World Cup
Popular Nigerian music superstar Davido placed a high-stakes $12,000 bet on Senegal to defeat Belgium in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash.
The bet, placed through the betting platform Stake, also included two additional selections: Both Teams to Score and Under 3.5 Goals.
According to the betting slip shared by the singer, the wager carried a potential payout of $123,872.51 if all three selections were successful.
Sharing the bet on his Instagram page, Davido expressed his confidence in the African representatives with the caption: “Belgium’s good, but Senegal’s gonna do it for Africa.”
The high-profile wager attracted attention as football fans across the continent rallied behind the remaining African nations competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Senegal qualified for the knockout stage after finishing as one of the best third-placed teams in Group I, while Belgium progressed as the winners of Group G.
With both teams boasting talented squads and high expectations, the Round of 32 encounter was widely regarded as one of the standout fixtures of the knockout stage, with the losing side facing an early exit from the tournament.
Davido has long been known for his love of football and has frequently shared his predictions and betting slips for major football matches on social media.
