Canadian rap superstar Drake has made headlines after placing a massive $770,000 (over ₦1 billion) bet on Canada to defeat South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash.
According to details shared by the Grammy-winning artist on social media, the wager was inspired by a playful exchange with renowned South African DJ Black Coffee.
Drake wrote:
“@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM. I had to raise my stakes.”
The bet was placed through the betting platform Stake, with the slip showing:
- Stake: $770,000
- Potential payout: $1,001,000 (if Canada wins)
The high-profile wager has sparked excitement among football fans, with supporters from both Canada and South Africa reacting to Drake’s confidence in the Canadian side. The winner of the knockout fixture will progress to the Round of 16, where they will face the winner of the Netherlands vs. Morocco encounter.
Nigerian Pidgin Summary
Popular Canadian rapper Drake don carry more than ₦1 billion bet say Canada go beat South Africa for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match. Him talk say na small banter wey South African DJ Black Coffee send am for DM make am increase the bet. If Canada win, Drake go collect about $1.001 million. The bet don make plenty football fans begin discuss who go carry the match.
