Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has revealed that she lost ₦5 million after placing a bet on the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, saying the experience has convinced her to stay away from gambling.
The actress disclosed that it was her first time
betting as she shared her disappointment in an Instagram post on Monday.
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“First time betting and I lost. Will never try it
again. My 5M gone. In fact am done watching football. Anxiety almost killed
me,” she wrote.
Although Destiny Etiko did not reveal the exact bet
she placed, her social media activity during the final suggested she was
rooting for defending champions Argentina to defeat Spain.
Before kick-off, she confidently declared:
“Argentina all the way. Who can’t wait?”
As the match wore on, however, her optimism gave way
to frustration.
“This ball tough o. Argentina is pissing me off,”
she posted during the game.
She also praised Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano
MartÃnez for keeping his side in contention, writing:
“The goal keeper is the savior oo.”
Spain eventually defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra
time on Sunday to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing their second world
title and their first since winning the tournament in South Africa in 2010.
Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in
the second half of extra time, while Argentina finished the match with 10 men
after midfielder Enzo Fernández was sent off for a second bookable offence.
Etiko’s loss comes amid widespread betting interest
surrounding the World Cup final, with many football fans staking money on what
proved to be one of the tournament’s most dramatic matches.
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