World Cup 2026: Davido places $12,000 bet on Senegal to beat Belgium

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By Emmanuel Okogba

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Popular Nigerian musician Davido has placed a high-stakes bet of $12,000 on Senegal to defeat Belgium in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Wednesday.

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The bet, placed via the betting platform Stake, also includes additional selections: Both Teams to Score and Under 3.5 goals.

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According to details from the betting slip, Davido will get a payout of $123,872.51 if all selections win.

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This latest high-profile bet by the music star comes as football fans across Africa closely follow African teams at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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The post shared on his Instagram page had the caption ‘Belgium’s good, but Senegal’s gonna do it for Africa’

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Senegal finished as the third-best-placed team in Group I, while Belgium topped Group G.

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With a collection of superstars, both teams have a burden to deliver at the finals, and an early exit for either side will attract heavy backlash from fans and pundits.

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Davido is known for his passion for football and has previously made public predictions and wagers on major matches.

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