Canadian rapper Drake on Sunday won more than $1 million after Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash.The Toronto-born rapper had staked $770,000 (over N1 billion) on Canada to beat South Africa, with the wager carrying a potential payout of $1,001,000. Following Canada’s victory, Drake secured a profit of about $231,000.Ahead of the match, Drake revealed on his instagram handle on Sunday that the bet was inspired by a message from South African DJ Black Coffee.“@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM I had to raise the STAKES,” he wrote while sharing a screenshot of the wager.South Africa’s defeat brought an end to the country’s best-ever FIFA World Cup campaign. Bafana Bafana reached the knockout stage for the first time after finishing runners-up in Group A, having qualified for the expanded 2026 tournament ahead of Nigeria.Related NewsPSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star DiomandeCape Verde captain, Ryan Mendes, under probe for raping translatorXenophobia: FG resumes fresh evacuation of Nigerians in South AfricaThe Hugo Broos-led side impressed during the group stage, recording a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea to seal progression from a group that also featured co-hosts Mexico and Czechia.The bet slip..Photo Credit: champagnepapiHowever, their historic run came to a heartbreaking end against co-hosts Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where midfielder Stephen Eustáquio scored a stunning volley in second-half stoppage time to hand the hosts a 1-0 victory and a place in the Round of 16.The result also marked Canada’s first-ever qualification for the Round of 16 at a FIFA World Cup.Drake, who has become synonymous with high-stakes sports betting, has frequently placed public wagers on NBA Finals, UFC title fights, boxing bouts and major football tournaments.His latest successful bet earned him a payout of $1,001,000 after staking $770,000 on Canada’s victory over South Africa. The Toronto-born rapper had staked $770,000 (over N1 billion) on Canada to beat South Africa, with the wager carrying a potential payout of $1,001,000. Following Canada’s victory, Drake secured a profit of about $231,000.Ahead of the match, Drake revealed on his instagram handle on Sunday that the bet was inspired by a message from South African DJ Black Coffee.“@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM I had to raise the STAKES,” he wrote while sharing a screenshot of the wager.South Africa’s defeat brought an end to the country’s best-ever FIFA World Cup campaign. Bafana Bafana reached the knockout stage for the first time after finishing runners-up in Group A, having qualified for the expanded 2026 tournament ahead of Nigeria.Related NewsPSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star DiomandeCape Verde captain, Ryan Mendes, under probe for raping translatorXenophobia: FG resumes fresh evacuation of Nigerians in South AfricaThe Hugo Broos-led side impressed during the group stage, recording a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea to seal progression from a group that also featured co-hosts Mexico and Czechia.The bet slip..Photo Credit: champagnepapiHowever, their historic run came to a heartbreaking end against co-hosts Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where midfielder Stephen Eustáquio scored a stunning volley in second-half stoppage time to hand the hosts a 1-0 victory and a place in the Round of 16.The result also marked Canada’s first-ever qualification for the Round of 16 at a FIFA World Cup.Drake, who has become synonymous with high-stakes sports betting, has frequently placed public wagers on NBA Finals, UFC title fights, boxing bouts and major football tournaments.His latest successful bet earned him a payout of $1,001,000 after staking $770,000 on Canada’s victory over South Africa. Ahead of the match, Drake revealed on his instagram handle on Sunday that the bet was inspired by a message from South African DJ Black Coffee.“@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM I had to raise the STAKES,” he wrote while sharing a screenshot of the wager.South Africa’s defeat brought an end to the country’s best-ever FIFA World Cup campaign. Bafana Bafana reached the knockout stage for the first time after finishing runners-up in Group A, having qualified for the expanded 2026 tournament ahead of Nigeria.Related NewsPSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star DiomandeCape Verde captain, Ryan Mendes, under probe for raping translatorXenophobia: FG resumes fresh evacuation of Nigerians in South AfricaThe Hugo Broos-led side impressed during the group stage, recording a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea to seal progression from a group that also featured co-hosts Mexico and Czechia.The bet slip..Photo Credit: champagnepapiHowever, their historic run came to a heartbreaking end against co-hosts Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where midfielder Stephen Eustáquio scored a stunning volley in second-half stoppage time to hand the hosts a 1-0 victory and a place in the Round of 16.The result also marked Canada’s first-ever qualification for the Round of 16 at a FIFA World Cup.Drake, who has become synonymous with high-stakes sports betting, has frequently placed public wagers on NBA Finals, UFC title fights, boxing bouts and major football tournaments.His latest successful bet earned him a payout of $1,001,000 after staking $770,000 on Canada’s victory over South Africa. “@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM I had to raise the STAKES,” he wrote while sharing a screenshot of the wager.South Africa’s defeat brought an end to the country’s best-ever FIFA World Cup campaign. Bafana Bafana reached the knockout stage for the first time after finishing runners-up in Group A, having qualified for the expanded 2026 tournament ahead of Nigeria.Related NewsPSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star DiomandeCape Verde captain, Ryan Mendes, under probe for raping translatorXenophobia: FG resumes fresh evacuation of Nigerians in South AfricaThe Hugo Broos-led side impressed during the group stage, recording a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea to seal progression from a group that also featured co-hosts Mexico and Czechia.The bet slip..Photo Credit: champagnepapiHowever, their historic run came to a heartbreaking end against co-hosts Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where midfielder Stephen Eustáquio scored a stunning volley in second-half stoppage time to hand the hosts a 1-0 victory and a place in the Round of 16.The result also marked Canada’s first-ever qualification for the Round of 16 at a FIFA World Cup.Drake, who has become synonymous with high-stakes sports betting, has frequently placed public wagers on NBA Finals, UFC title fights, boxing bouts and major football tournaments.His latest successful bet earned him a payout of $1,001,000 after staking $770,000 on Canada’s victory over South Africa. South Africa’s defeat brought an end to the country’s best-ever FIFA World Cup campaign. Bafana Bafana reached the knockout stage for the first time after finishing runners-up in Group A, having qualified for the expanded 2026 tournament ahead of Nigeria.Related NewsPSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star DiomandeCape Verde captain, Ryan Mendes, under probe for raping translatorXenophobia: FG resumes fresh evacuation of Nigerians in South AfricaThe Hugo Broos-led side impressed during the group stage, recording a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea to seal progression from a group that also featured co-hosts Mexico and Czechia.The bet slip..Photo Credit: champagnepapiHowever, their historic run came to a heartbreaking end against co-hosts Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where midfielder Stephen Eustáquio scored a stunning volley in second-half stoppage time to hand the hosts a 1-0 victory and a place in the Round of 16.The result also marked Canada’s first-ever qualification for the Round of 16 at a FIFA World Cup.Drake, who has become synonymous with high-stakes sports betting, has frequently placed public wagers on NBA Finals, UFC title fights, boxing bouts and major football tournaments.His latest successful bet earned him a payout of $1,001,000 after staking $770,000 on Canada’s victory over South Africa. The Hugo Broos-led side impressed during the group stage, recording a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea to seal progression from a group that also featured co-hosts Mexico and Czechia.The bet slip..Photo Credit: champagnepapiHowever, their historic run came to a heartbreaking end against co-hosts Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where midfielder Stephen Eustáquio scored a stunning volley in second-half stoppage time to hand the hosts a 1-0 victory and a place in the Round of 16.The result also marked Canada’s first-ever qualification for the Round of 16 at a FIFA World Cup.Drake, who has become synonymous with high-stakes sports betting, has frequently placed public wagers on NBA Finals, UFC title fights, boxing bouts and major football tournaments.His latest successful bet earned him a payout of $1,001,000 after staking $770,000 on Canada’s victory over South Africa. However, their historic run came to a heartbreaking end against co-hosts Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where midfielder Stephen Eustáquio scored a stunning volley in second-half stoppage time to hand the hosts a 1-0 victory and a place in the Round of 16.The result also marked Canada’s first-ever qualification for the Round of 16 at a FIFA World Cup.Drake, who has become synonymous with high-stakes sports betting, has frequently placed public wagers on NBA Finals, UFC title fights, boxing bouts and major football tournaments.His latest successful bet earned him a payout of $1,001,000 after staking $770,000 on Canada’s victory over South Africa. The result also marked Canada’s first-ever qualification for the Round of 16 at a FIFA World Cup.Drake, who has become synonymous with high-stakes sports betting, has frequently placed public wagers on NBA Finals, UFC title fights, boxing bouts and major football tournaments.His latest successful bet earned him a payout of $1,001,000 after staking $770,000 on Canada’s victory over South Africa. Drake, who has become synonymous with high-stakes sports betting, has frequently placed public wagers on NBA Finals, UFC title fights, boxing bouts and major football tournaments.His latest successful bet earned him a payout of $1,001,000 after staking $770,000 on Canada’s victory over South Africa. His latest successful bet earned him a payout of $1,001,000 after staking $770,000 on Canada’s victory over South Africa.