NPFL: UFC star, Adesanya bets $4,000 on Enyimba vs Lobi stars

Nigerian UFC star Israel Adesanya has placed a $4,000 bet on Enyimba FC to secure victory in their rescheduled matchday three fixture against Lobi Stars.

The highly anticipated game is set to take place at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba today.

Adesanya, known for his support of Nigerian sports, made the bold announcement on social media, expressing confidence in Enyimba’s chances in the encounter.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the match as Adesanya puts his money behind his home team.

“It’s a goal,” Adesanya wrote 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.

News360 Nigeria recalled that the UFC Fighter placed a bet of $10,000 on Anthony Joshua’s IBF heavyweight fight against Daniel Dubois on Saturday.