Popular cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has come under heavy criticism after his pre-match warning against Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman was contradicted by events on the pitch during Nigeria’s clash with Tanzania.
Ahead of the encounter, Primate Ayodele had cautioned that Lookman would bring misfortune to the Nigerian team and advised the coaching crew to drop the player from the matchday squad. His comments generated debate and controversy among football fans nationwide.
However, the narrative changed dramatically during the game as Ademola Lookman scored a crucial goal that secured victory for the Super Eagles against Tanzania. The goal not only proved decisive but also directly contradicted the cleric’s prediction.
Following the match, reactions poured in across social media, with many fans describing the prophecy as false and accusing Primate Ayodele of misleading the public. Several commentators said the goal had “exposed” the warning as unfounded, while others mocked the cleric’s credibility.
Lookman’s performance reinforced his growing influence in the national team and served as a reminder that results on the field, rather than off-field predictions, ultimately define football outcomes.
