Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko says she has no plans to return to professional football after losing N5 million on a bet placed on the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
The actress shared her frustration in an Instagram post on Sunday night after Spain edged Argentina to lift the World Cup trophy.
Describing the experience as her first attempt at sports betting, Etiko said the loss had convinced her never to try it again.
“First time betting and I lost. Will never try it again. My N5 million is gone. In fact, I’m done watching football. Anxiety almost ki**ed me,” she wrote.
Etiko had backed Argentina to win the title, but Spain emerged champions with a 1-0 victory after extra time.
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