Nigerian Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold has taken to social media to humorously tease his fellow artist and friend, Joeboy, after the latter suffered a significant loss on a high-stakes football bet. Joeboy, who is known not just for his music but also for his love of football, had confidently placed a ?3 million wager on Real Madrid to defeat Arsenal in their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal encounter�a gamble that ultimately went sideways.
Hours before kickoff, Joeboy proudly shared a screenshot of his betting slip with fans and followers on X (formerly Twitter), showing his full support for the Spanish giants, Real Madrid. With a bold caption that read, �Cashing out on Arsenal tears tonight!�, he predicted a win that would have earned him a hefty payout of over ?10.3 million. Unfortunately for him, the match didn�t go as planned.
In a stunning performance at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal dismantled Real Madrid with a commanding 3-0 victory, leaving the Spanish side stunned and Joeboy�s hopes � and bet � in tatters. The emphatic win gave the North London side a significant advantage ahead of the second leg in Madrid next week.
Wasting no time, Adekunle Gold, a well-known Arsenal supporter, caught wind of Joeboy�s unfortunate bet and couldn�t resist taking a playful jab. Quoting Joeboy�s original post, Adekunle tweeted, �Lmao. You don go blow stream money. Next time face your club.� The comment quickly went viral among fans, sparking laughter and banter across social media platforms.
The friendly trolling highlights the lighthearted camaraderie and competitive spirit that exists among Nigerian celebrities, especially when football is involved. Fans of both musicians joined the conversation, with many echoing Adekunle Gold�s sentiment while others sympathized with Joeboy�s high-risk confidence in Madrid.
Arsenal’s win not only brought joy to their supporters but also set the stage for an intense second leg at the Santiago Bernab�u. Mikel Arteta�s side will be looking to preserve their strong lead and seal a place in the semifinals of the Champions League for the first time in over a decade.
Before that crucial return leg, Arsenal are set to face Brentford in the Premier League as they continue their push for the title. With momentum clearly on their side, the Gunners will be aiming to maintain both domestic and continental dominance.
As for Joeboy, he might be licking his wounds for now, but if there�s one thing fans know, it’s that he�ll bounce back�perhaps next time with a little more caution in his bets and a lot less faith in Arsenal�s tears.
