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Salah’s Christmas Tree Post Sparks Big Wins for Nigerian Fans
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah once again delivered festive cheer on Christmas Day, and for many Nigerian fans, it came with a financial bonus.
On Thursday, the Egyptian star shared his now-traditional Christmas photo, featuring his daughters Makka (around 10) and Kayan (about 4), smiling beside a fully decorated Christmas tree. The simple post, captioned with a heart emoji and #MerryChristmas, quickly went viral across social media.
Beyond the festive warmth, the post sparked celebrations among Nigerian users of prediction platform Gowagr, where fans had placed bets predicting Salah would upload his annual Christmas photo. Early shares on the platform reportedly sold for as little as ₦30, turning the tradition into a lucrative opportunity for those who believed in Salah’s consistency.
Several users recorded impressive payouts. One bettor, Iyke, turned an investment of ₦215,000 into ₦456,000, while another user, Abdul, nearly doubled his stake, transforming ₦412,000 into close to ₦1 million after the post went live.
Despite Salah being in Morocco at the time, preparing with Egypt for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Liverpool star still upheld his long-standing family holiday ritual. His consistency proved rewarding for fans who trusted the tradition.
As news of the successful predictions spread, social media platforms were flooded with celebratory videos of winners dancing, cheering, and sharing screenshots of their earningsturning a simple Christmas post into a moment of widespread joy and excitement.
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