Millicent Omanga Loses KSh 1m After Betting in Favour of Manchester United Against Tottenham
- Millicent Omanga placed a KSh 1 million bet on Manchester United winning the UEFA Europa League
- Manchester United was defeated 1-0 by Tottenham Hotspur in the Wednesday night final
- The former nominated senator shared her frustration on social media, acknowledging the loss
- Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, psychologist Dr. Felix Mwangi explained the behavioural patterns that often drive public figures to make such high-profile bets
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Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has lost a bet she placed in favour of Manchester United.
Source: Facebook
Omanga hoped Manchester United would beat Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League final, which was played at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.
Millicent Omanga's bet on Man U ends in tears
Just as the game began, Omanga took to social media to announce that she had placed a KSh 1 million bet.
She announced that she had made the bet with two friends and was anticipating victory.
"Bet nimeeka leo KSh 1,000,000 na mabossy wangu hapa watatu. Kama kawa Manchester United Kichwa na hao wote ni wa Tote. So after 2 hrs lazima nichezee mita nne clean…nimekazaa tu wallahi! Come on," Omanga posted.
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However, the match didn't go in her favour as Manchester United was defeated 1-0 by Tottenham.
The win gave Ange Postecoglou's side their first trophy since 2008.
Brennan Johnson netted the only goal of the game in the 42nd minute, finishing off Pape Matar Sarr’s cross with a deflection off defender Luke Shaw.
After the match, the former senator made another post lamenting about losing KSh 1 million.
Social media reactions
Omanga's loss elicited hilarious reactions on social media, and below are some of the reactions:
"Mita yangu moja (KSh 1,000,000) imeenda tu hivo, nimetii! Good night wakurugenzi," she wrote.
As expected, her post ignited massive reactions from fans and below are some comments:
Kesa Mogul:
"Whenever Man U loses 3/4 of heaven is always happy."
Langqwextic Duncan:
"As a Chelsea fan, it's my happiness seeing Man United in tears, this happiness can cure cancer."
Ismael Ishmael:
"Manchester United only wins through fans' yapping before the match."
Sedii Marcelloh:
"Manchester United should choose choir instead of football."
Isaac Israeli Elijah
"Until 2090.🤣🤣🤣. That's the time Man United will lift the trophy 🏆🏆."
Keta Mandela:
"Manchester United is the real definition of work hard and die poor."
Leaidura Lesepenya:
"What have we done we Chelsea Fans, to deserve this happiness. Pain successfully landed in the village of Old Trafford."
George Nchogu:
"Work smart, not hard."
Lewis Tuya Ole Ntoikah:
"Manchester United is the only team working hard but dying poor."
Symoh Junior:
"You could have distributed the amount to various slums."
Edwin Odhiambo:
"God is not happy with the name Red Devils The earlier they change the better and repent."
Joel Gitau:
"You should have given 20 youths each 50k na maisha Yao ingebadilika tbh."
The buzz surrounding former senator Millicent Omanga’s high-stakes KSh 1 million bet has sparked debates among football fans, psychologists, and communication experts.
Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, Dr. Felix Mwangi, a psychologist and lecturer at the University of Nairobi, explained the behavioural patterns that often drive public figures to make such high-profile bets.
“When celebrities or politicians place public bets, it's rarely just about the game. It's about identity, influence, and validation. There’s often a subconscious desire to connect with fans, assert confidence, or even distract from political scrutiny. Unfortunately, when the bet goes south, the same public platform magnifies the embarrassment,” he told TUKO.co.ke.
Dr. Mwangi emphasised that such incidents can teach the public about financial literacy, risk awareness, and emotional control, especially when money is involved in moments of high adrenaline, such as major sports finals.
Millicent Omanga supports BBC exposé
Previously, Omanga responded to the compelling BBC exposé that showed an alleged KDF officer firing at a protester.
The Blood Parliament documentary had ignited a fierce online debate, with Kenyans demanding clarity on law enforcement’s role in the deadly June 25, 2024, unrest outside parliament.
Taking to social media, the politician suggested that Kenya could shape a better future by learning from the Gen Z protests and implementing meaningful reforms.
The politicians described the documentary as a stark reminder of the consequences when leaders ignore the voices of the people.
Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added reactions.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
