Afrobeats star Joeboy has revealed how much he staked on the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their highly anticipated AFCON 2025 semifinal clash against Morocco, adding a dramatic financial twist to the already heated showdown.
With Wednesday’s semifinal in Rabat drawing closer, the tension has moved beyond the football pitch and into the wallets of Nigeria’s biggest celebrities. Following in the footsteps of Davido, Joeboy has reportedly placed a massive ₦5 million bet on the Super Eagles to overcome tournament hosts Morocco and book a place in the AFCON final.
The “Alcohol” hitmaker, who is well known for his love of high-risk sports betting, took to social media to share a snapshot of his wager, confidently backing Nigeria to silence the passionate Moroccan crowd at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. His post quickly went viral, sparking conversations among fans and adding even more excitement to the crucial fixture.
Joeboy’s involvement in betting is nothing new, and his history in that space has been a rollercoaster. While he has enjoyed some impressive wins in the past, he has also experienced painful public losses. Back in April 2025, the singer made headlines after losing ₦3 million when Real Madrid, whom he backed, were surprisingly beaten by Arsenal in a Champions League encounter. Despite those setbacks, Joeboy clearly remains undeterred, continuing to place bold wagers when he believes in the outcome.
His ₦5 million bet is now part of a wider show of financial and emotional support for the Super Eagles from influential Nigerians. Davido recently announced that he had staked roughly ₦36 million (about $25,000) on Nigeria’s opening AFCON matches, while billionaire businessman and BUA Group chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has gone even further by promising a $500,000 bonus if Nigeria defeats Morocco, with an extra $50,000 to be added for every goal scored.
All these investments are riding on a Nigerian side that has looked solid and confident throughout the tournament. The Super Eagles remain unbeaten and are coming off a commanding 2–0 victory over Algeria in the quarterfinals. They now face a determined Morocco team inspired by home support and eager to reach the final on their own soil.
If Nigeria manages to secure the win, Joeboy could reportedly walk away with an estimated ₦11 million from his wager. Beyond the money, however, the bigger reward would be seeing the Super Eagles reach their first Africa Cup of Nations final since 2023, a moment that would send Nigerian fans — and their celebrity supporters — into celebration.