Drake Bets ₦1 Billion on Canada to Beat South Africa

Canadian rapper Drake, known for his high-stakes sports betting, has placed a ₦1 billion (approximately $1.2 billion) wager on Canada to defeat South Africa in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The bet, amounting to ₦770,000, was revealed on Drake's official social media page and is expected to yield a potential return of ₦1,001,000 if Canada emerges victorious.

This wager has drawn attention due to the friendly rivalry between Drake and South African DJ Black Coffee, who has encouraged support for the South African national team, Bafana Bafana. Canada has progressed to the knockout stage after a strong performance in the group stage, while South Africa secured its place by defeating South Korea 1-0.

Drake's betting habits have often led to discussions about the so-called "Drake curse," where teams he supports tend to lose, although this theory is dismissed by many. The upcoming match is highly anticipated as both teams aim to continue their impressive World Cup campaigns.