Man now Sh22m richer after winning SportPesa jackpot

Ezekiel Oimba displays his dummy cheque after winning the SportPesa midweek jackpot [Courtesy]

Ezekiel Oimba, an employee at the Kenya Ferry Services is the latest gambler in Kenya to win SportPesa’s midweek jackpot of Sh22,244,187.

As luck would have it, the 39-year-old admitted he did not expect to win although he had been in the game for a while.

"I was quiet for a few minutes when I got the text message on Saturday," Oimba said.

Oimba admitted he didn't expect it even though he had been betting for three years [Courtesy]

He hopes to get into real estate and start a couple of projects with his newly acquired millions.

Oimba attributes skill and patience to betting. "I never gave up. I have been trying this for three years now," he said.

Before the hearty jackpot, Oimba had only won Sh24,000.

Game Yetu wishes to congratulate Oimba and his family.

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