World Cup 2026: Destiny Etiko Cries Out After Losing N5 Million To Betting

Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has revealed that she lost ₦5 million after placing her first-ever football bet on the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

The actress shared her disappointment in an Instagram post shortly after the match, describing the experience as both financially painful and emotionally exhausting.

Expressing regret, Etiko said the tension of watching the game with so much money at stake left her overwhelmed.

She vowed never to place a bet again and jokingly said she was done watching football.

“I lost my first bet. I will never try it again. My ₦5 million is gone. In fact, I’m done watching football. Anxiety almost killed me,” she wrote.

Her post quickly drew reactions from fans, with many sympathising with her loss while others playfully teased her over the unsuccessful prediction.