MSport Annual Gala: Beyond the Numbers, The Real Stories That Define 'More Than Sport'

Every festive season brings big moments. Some are loud. Some are quiet. And some only make sense when you look back. 

Between December 16, 2025, and January 12, 2026, MSport's Annual Gala ran across the festive period with a simple idea at its core: celebrating our community with chances to win. The campaign focused on creating moments of opportunity across our users, reaching people in different ways, at different times, and for different reasons. 

It's not always about luck. Some of our biggest winners used pure patience and intelligence.

Mr. Joel from Port Harcourt taught us the value of discipline. After a challenging moment, he didn't let emotions take over. He took a break, cleared his head, and came back with a solid plan. He played low-risk cash-outs and methodically rebuilt his balance to 650,000 Naira.

"It wasn't luck alone—it was patience, control, and trusting my strategy."

Of course, strategy isn't the only path to victory. Sometimes, football itself writes the story. For these users, it was all about being in the right place at the right time—and having the courage to trust their instincts when the clock was ticking down.

For Mr. Chidiebere, his birthday wish came true in stoppage time. He had predicted a specific corner kick result in a Nigeria vs. Tunisia match. At 94 minutes, a deflected shot led to the corner that sealed his 200,000 Naira win.

"I instantly called my wife: 'Happy birthday to me! Christmas is paid for.'"

Mr. Nnanna had a similar thrill. Watching an intense Chelsea vs. Arsenal match, he placed a live bet on Arsenal to win just as the game hit 90+3 minutes. Seconds later, a header went in.

"The app buzzed—Winner!—and my ₦5k turned into ₦45,000 in under 5 minutes."

While some wins are about strategy and others about split-second timing, the most memorable ones often have nothing to do with the amount won. They're about what those wins allow you to do for the people who matter most.

Mr. Kabir had promised to buy his friend a phone. When his carefully selected Serie A ticket came through, his first thought wasn't about himself—it was about keeping his word.

"I cried, reordered the phone, and surprised my friend... This win is unforgettable because it helped me keep a promise."

Beyond the tickets placed and the strategies tested, the Annual Gala also brought moments of pure serendipity. These are the wins nobody saw coming—the kind that arrive exactly when you're not looking for them. 

Mr. Bengheabasi logged into the "Sky Ace" game and discovered he had won a 500,000 Naira promo prize. The unexpected windfall brought genuine joy and excitement.

"You have no idea what you did for me that day."

And for Mrs. Okpan, the surprise came from her husband. On Christmas Eve, she checked the MSport winner list and saw a familiar number. She called her husband, who confirmed the win and sent her 100,000 Naira to enhance their holiday celebrations.

"Yes, God did it. MSport made our Christmas fun-filled."

The Annual Gala successfully distributed over ₦240,000,000 in prizes and a brand-new iPhone 17 to our community. But as the event concludes, the spirit of these stories remains.

They remind us that behind every Ticket ID is a real person, and behind every win is a moment that matters. Whether it was a calculated strategy, a stroke of luck, or perfect timing in the 90th minute, these moments show how the Annual Gala connected people through shared excitement and celebration.

MSport, More Than Sport!