Nigerian-born UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya, has made a bold move by all placing a substantial bet of $4,000 (approximately N6.5 million) on Enyimba to win their rescheduled matchday three fixture against Lobi Stars.
The highly anticipated clash is set to take place on Wednesday at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba.
Adesanya known for his confidence shared the news of his wager through his X handle, drawing significant attention from his fans and the football community alike.
The UFC fighter proudly showcased his Enyimba jersey, accompanied by a simple message: ““It’s a goal,” on X with his Enyimba jersey.
Adesanya’s bet showed that he was tipping the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions to win with an estimated payout of $5,930.
This latest stake comes after the UFC Fighter placed a bet of $10,000 on Anthony Joshua’s IBF heavyweight fight against Daniel Dubois on Saturday.
Adesanya’s audacious move has sparked excitement among Nigerian football fans as the worlds of football and mixed martial arts collide.
Written by Jennifer Amarachi
