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The rise of football as a popular sporting event amongst Nigerian punters

By Guardian Nigeria
09 February 2023   |   1:36 am
In recent years, football's popularity in Nigeria has skyrocketed, and the country now boasts one of the world's largest fan bases and betting markets for the sport.
Tottenham Hotspur’s English striker Harry Kane (C) fails with this attempt during the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur at Gtech Community Stadium in London on December 26, 2022. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)

In recent years, football’s popularity in Nigeria has skyrocketed, and the country now boasts one of the world’s largest fan bases and betting markets for the sport. Because football is one of the most popular sports in Africa and because online betting services are becoming more accessible and affordable, football betting using platforms like the Betway app has become more popular throughout the continent. As a result of its meteoric surge in popularity, even those who know nothing about football betting are joining in on the action. Nigerians now have more opportunities to enjoy this thrilling wagering experience using the app as they watch their favourite teams play.

Football’s historical and cultural impact

Football is a sport that has been deeply embedded in the culture of Nigeria for many years. It is a source of entertainment, pride and joy for many Nigerians. Many Nigerians get pleasure from it and feel a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment for contributing to it. Football is one of the few activities that people of different socioeconomic backgrounds may enjoy together. Furthermore, football allows gamblers to wager on games from any part of the country using software like the Betway app.

Punters in Nigeria are increasingly turning to this sort of gambling to combine their passion for football with the pursuit of financial gain.

How international competitions influence the betting market

Popular International tournaments like the premier league have played a significant role in the popularity of Football betting in Nigeria. The increased exposure of these tournaments to Nigerian audiences has made them more aware of the potential for football betting. As a bonus, spectators don’t even have to leave the country to participate in an international competition. It’s far more accessible to them through the betting apps, which offer them a platform to place wagers on international games in support of their favourite teams.


Bet type available to Nigerian punters

Gamblers in Nigeria may choose from various bet types when using an app to wager on games. A straight bet is a wager based on a single game’s result. The accumulator bet is another common wager type that includes betting on many different outcomes with a single stake.

Football wagers may also have the “handicap,” in which one side is given a virtual edge over another, “double chance,” in which a single wager covers two possible outcomes and “system,” in which several combinations are placed within a single bet.

In conclusion, football’s unique blend of excitement and opportunity has made it a tremendous hit among Nigerian gamblers.

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