By Felicia Udeji
In a shocking move, Nigerian UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has placed a whopping $4,000 (approximately N6.5 million) bet on Enyimba to emerge victorious in 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, confident in Enyimba’s chances, shared news of his substantial wager on X, generating buzz among his fans and the football community.
The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions are Adesanya’s pick to win, with an estimated payout of $5,930.
This isn’t the UFC Fighter’s first high-stakes bet; he recently wagered $10,000 on Anthony Joshua’s IBF heavyweight fight against Daniel Dubois.
Adesanya’s bold move has raised eyebrows, but will his faith in Enyimba pay off?