Classic 105 presenter Maina Kageni made headlines during the 2026 World Cup final night. He secured a significant cash prize at a high-stakes watch party.
The World Cup watch party event took place at Club Sinaloa in Nairobi’s Lavington. Kageni engaged in a high-profile wager with another reveler.
Confidence Before Kick-Off
The atmosphere was electric before the match began. Maina Kageni arrived dressed in a Spain jersey. He appeared visibly confident about his team’s prospects against Argentina.
The radio personality was filmed holding a brown paper bag. He soon revealed the contents of the bag to the crowd. He pulled out thick stacks of currency. These stacks represented the KSh 2 million he put on the line for the final match.
"The game is about 18 minutes to go, and it's a two-million-shilling bet. This is the money, let’s wait for the final whistle. Team Spain,” Kageni said while unpacking wads of cash from the envelope.
A High-Stakes Final
The watch party coincided with the final stages of the 2026 World Cup. Spain and Argentina faced off at MetLife Stadium. In Nairobi, the tension was high as fans gathered to support their teams.
During the game, tactical shifts were evident. Argentina struggled at times and risked being caught on the counter-attack. However, Maina remained steadfast in his support.
"Spain, all the way."
Victory and Celebration
Following the final whistle, the mood at Club Sinaloa shifted to pure jubilation. Spain’s victory meant Maina had won his massive bet. The presenter was seen on the club floor in an ecstatic state.
Maina became the centre of attention as the celebration intensified. He moved rhythmically to the sound of "Finale" by Bien. The hit song played through the speakers as he gripped the cash firmly.
The room was filled with revelers and bright lights. The energy was palpable as the presenter enjoyed his win.
While Maina Kageni was celebrating in Nairobi, miles away in the US, rapper Drake was reeling in disbelief as he saw his Ksh 194 million bet fade after Spain triumphed over Argentina.
The Canadian rapper had on Friday evening placed a bet in favour of Messi’s Argentina. The 'Drake curse' once again came into play after failing to win another high-stakes bet.
