Nollywood star Destiny Etiko recently disclosed that she suffered a financial setback of N5 million after participating in her inaugural sports bet. The wager was placed on the 2026 FIFA World Cup final match featuring Spain and Argentina.
Shortly after the conclusion of the match on Saturday, Etiko took to Instagram to express her distress. She characterized the ordeal as both a financial blow and an emotionally exhausting experience. The actress admitted that the high stakes caused significant anxiety during the game.
Using social media to convey her frustration, she stated that she would avoid future betting and jokingly remarked that she had finished with football. She lamented that the N5 million loss was a difficult lesson for a first-time bettor. Her followers responded with a mix of condolences and lighthearted teasing, with many fans encouraging her to abandon gambling permanently.
