Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has shared that she lost ₦5 million after betting during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. She said this experience has made her decide to stop gambling.
She revealed this on her Instagram on Monday, right after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
"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.
Etiko did not say what kind of bet she placed or give more details on how she lost the money.
Before the final, she posted updates on her Instagram Story, showing her support for Argentina to win against Spain.
In one post, she said, "Argentina all the way. Who can’t wait?"
As the match went on, she became frustrated with Argentina's play, posting, "This ball tough o. Argentina is pissing me off."
She also praised Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, saying, "The goal keeper is the savior oo."
PUNCH Online reported that Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
Ferran Torres, who came off the bench, scored the winning goal in the second half of extra time. This win gave Spain their second World Cup title, 16 years after they first won in South Africa in 2010.
Argentina finished the match with 10 players after midfielder Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card. Spain controlled the game before finally scoring through Torres.
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