Drake places nearly $800,000 wager on Canada emerging victorious over South Africa in the World Cup

Drake, the renowned Canadian rapper, is making headlines once again with a substantial sports bet, this time wagering approximately $770,000, or N1.07 billion at current exchange rates, on Canada to defeat South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 encounter.

n

The bet was placed through Stake, a betting platform with which Drake has a known partnership, and offers a potential payout of $1 million if Canada emerges victorious over South Africa.

n

Details of the high-stakes wager were shared by Stake on Sunday, with Drake referencing banter with South African DJ Black Coffee in the caption, stating, “#realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM, I had to raise my stakes.”

n

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.

n

On social media, #Tunnykvng tweeted, “Hope Drake don’t jinx them,” while #NoodleHairCR7 commented, “Drake is cooking man,” as fans and spectators weighed in on the development.

n

Others expressed scepticism, with #toddradd1 noting, “Drake curse is real, all in South Africa to qualify,” and #KickClipper adding, “Drake really put the curse on Canada just to win $1,000,000 on Stake.”

nn

The bet comes as Canada and South Africa face off in a crucial knockout stage match, heightening the tension and anticipation surrounding the game.

n

Drake, known for his high-profile bets on various sports including the NFL, the NBA, and the UFC, has a history of publicising such wagers, often through platforms like Stake.

n

The Grammy-winning artist has previously placed significant wagers, sometimes winning big but also facing notable losses, as seen in past high-stakes predictions, and fans across platforms await the outcome with anticipation.

n

The wager has turned what would be a standard knockout fixture into a celebrity-fueled spectacle, with fans eagerly awaiting the result of the Canada vs South Africa match.