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Canadian music superstar Drake has won more than $1 million (about ₦1.54 billion) after successfully betting on Canada to defeat South Africa in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash.
The Toronto-born rapper staked $770,000 (over ₦1.18 billion) on a Canadian victory, with the wager carrying a potential payout of $1,001,000 (about ₦1.54 billion). Canada’s dramatic 1-0 victory earned Drake an estimated $231,000 (about ₦355 million) in profit.
Before kick-off, Drake revealed on Instagram that the high-profile bet was prompted by a message from renowned South African DJ Black Coffee.
Sharing a screenshot of the betting slip, he wrote: “@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM I had to raise the STAKES.”
Canada sealed their historic qualification for the World Cup Round of 16 when midfielder Stephen Eustáquio struck a superb volley deep into second-half stoppage time at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, ending South Africa’s impressive tournament run.
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The defeat brought the curtain down on Bafana Bafana’s best-ever FIFA World Cup campaign. The side, coached by Hugo Broos, reached the knockout stage for the first time after finishing second in Group A, ahead of Nigeria, in the expanded 2026 tournament.
South Africa had impressed during the group stage, particularly with a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea that secured qualification from a group which also included co-hosts Mexico and Czechia. However, their hopes of reaching the Round of 16 were dashed by Canada’s late winner.
The victory also marked another milestone for the co-hosts, who reached the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in their history.
Drake has built a reputation for placing high-value sports wagers, regularly betting on NBA Finals, UFC title fights, boxing contests and major football tournaments. His latest gamble proved successful, delivering a total payout of $1,001,000 after Canada’s dramatic triumph over South Africa.
