Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko says she loses about ₦5 million after placing a bet on the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. According to multiple Nigerian outlets, Etiko posted about her disappointment after the match, describing the experience as financially painful and emotionally draining. Reports say her first-ever football bet was placed on the final between Spain and Argentina, and that the result leaves her out of the stake. Etiko says she is now vowing to stop gambling and to avoid betting and football going forward. One outlet describes her loss as “millions” while others specify the figure as ₦5 million, but all accounts agree on the core details: she publicly reacts after the final, confirms the amount lost from the bet, and expresses regret while saying she will not bet again. The coverage centers on her personal account shared online after the game.