Nigeria vs Gabon: Nigerian Afrobeat superstar stakes ₦3 million on Super Eagles to beat Panthers
SoccernetNov 13, 2025Read original
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are slated to tackle the Panthers of Gabon in an explosive World Cup qualifying playoff slated to hold today in Rabat…
Afrobeat sensation Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus known as Joeboy, has thrown his weight and his wallet behind the 聽Super Eagles聽 , Soccernet.ng reports.The music star, known for hits like Sip and Contour, took to his
聽X (formerly Twitter)聽page to show his support for the national team.
Joeboy shared a betting slip on his verified X handle showing he had staked ₦3 million on the Super Eagles to defeat Gabon in the World Cup playoff.
The slip revealed that he backed the “home win” option at 1.74 odds, which would yield a potential return of ₦5.22 million if Nigeria triumphs.
Although the exact betting platform remains unknown, the act has garnered attention in the Nigerian football community.
The playoff clash between Nigeria and Gabon will take place on Thursday, 13 November 2025, at the Complexe Sportif Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco.
Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 WAT.
If Nigeria win, they will advance to the final of the African play-offs, which is set for 16 November 2025, where they will meet the winner between Cameroon and DR Congo.
A victory in that final would earn them a spot in the intercontinental play-offs in March 2026—their last route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
However, if Nigeria lose, their journey ends here. The Super Eagles would be eliminated from contention.