Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko has revealed that she lost N5million 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 ended on Saturday night, describing the experience as both financially painful and emotionally draining.

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

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