Canadian rapper Drake is making headlines again with a huge sports bet. He has put down about $770,000, which is N1.07 billion, on Canada to win against South Africa in their match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.
The details of this big bet were shared by Stake, the betting platform Drake works with, on Sunday.
If Canada wins and knocks out South Africa, Drake could make a payout of $1 million from this bet.
In a post about the wager, Drake mentioned some friendly banter with South African DJ Black Coffee. He said, “#realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM. I had to raise my stakes.”
This announcement has gotten a lot of reactions online, especially from football fans in Nigeria and across Africa. Many see this bet as a sign of Drake's strong belief in his Canadian roots, despite the so-called “Drake curse.” This curse is the idea that teams Drake supports often do not perform well.
Social media users were quick to comment on the situation. User #Tunnykvng tweeted, “Hope Drake don’t jinx them,” while #NoodleHairCR7 wrote, “Drake is cooking man.”
Some others were more doubtful. User #toddradd1 said, “Drake curse is real, all in South Africa to qualify.” Another user, #KickClipper, added, “Drake really put the curse on Canada just to win $1,000,000 on Stake.” Meanwhile, #Velvetwall6 declared, “Canada vs South Africa today this one’s personal man.”
This bet comes as both teams prepare for a crucial knockout stage match, which adds to the excitement around the game.
Drake is well known for his big bets in different sports like NFL, NBA, and UFC. He often shares these bets on platforms like Stake.
The Grammy-winning artist has made significant bets before, sometimes winning big but also facing some big losses in the past.
Fans from all over are now waiting to see the outcome of this match, turning what would be a regular knockout game into a high-profile event.
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