Primate Ayodele’s AFCON Prophecy on Lookman Falls Flat After His Match-Winning Display.
A recent prediction about the Super Eagles by Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, the founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has not aged well, sparking reactions online after events on the football pitch proved the opposite.
Ahead of Nigeria’s first game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the cleric, who is no stranger to making headlines for his prophecies, specifically advised against including forward Ademola Lookman in the national team.
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“Lookman Should Not Play Super Eagles Game… His Presence Could Hinder Progress,” Ayodele was quoted as saying. He elaborated that allowing Lookman to play, alongside having Victor Osimhen on the pitch for the full match, could stand in the way of the team’s success.
However, the beautiful game had a different script. In Nigeria’s recent 3-2 victory over Tunisia, it was Ademola Lookman who stepped up decisively. The Atalanta forward delivered a standout performance, scoring one goal and setting up two others, a contribution that earned him the official Man of the Match award.
The clear contradiction between the prophecy and the player’s actual impact has drawn considerable attention. On social media, many Nigerians have used the moment to question the cleric’s foray into sports predictions.
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A common sentiment among commentators is a call for Ayodele to stick to religious matters. Over the years, some have repeatedly advised the prominent figure to concentrate on spiritual guidance rather than involving himself in politics or areas like sports, which they feel fall outside his core vocation.
This incident has turned into a talking point beyond just football, touching on the broader public conversation about the influence of such prophecies on national affairs. For now, Super Eagles fans are simply celebrating a crucial win and the form of a key player, leaving the unfulfilled prediction on the sidelines.
Primate Ayodele’s AFCON Prophecy on Lookman Falls Flat After His Match-Winning Display.
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