God ‘Quiet’ As Reactions Trail Pastor Odukoya’s Prayer For Super Eagles, Man U (Video)

A video surfaced featuring Pastor Oluwajimi Odukoya, senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, fervently praying for the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, ahead of their match against Equatorial Guinea last Sunday.

In his earnest prayers, Pastor Oluwajimi conveyed a divine message, declaring the manifestation of signs and wonders. The resounding ‘Amens’ from the enthusiastic church members echoed their unwavering belief in his prophetic words. Pastor Odukoya concluded the prayer with a reassurance that both the Super Eagles and the nation would not face shame.

Undeterred, Pastor Odukoa extended his prayers from the Super Eagles to the Manchester United team ahead of the team’s premier league encounter with Tottenham Spurs. With utmost seriousness, he invoked divine protection, asserting unity against any harm from adversaries like Tottenham. Specifically mentioning Manchester United’s goalkeeper, Onana, he prayed for an impenetrable defense, emphasizing that Onana would thwart every goal and shot against the team. The pastor concluded by invoking grace for Tottenham Hotspur fans among the congregation to bear the imminent loss on Sunday.

However, the outcomes for both Super Eagles and Manchester United mirrored each other, both concluding with draws as against the prayer of Pastor Odukoya and his congregation.

Super Eagles settled for a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea, while Manchester United faced a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

The aftermath of Pastor Odukoya’s prayers stirred a flurry of reactions in the comment section. Netizens expressed criticism, questioning the efficacy of the pastor’s prayers, as the results did not appear to align with his declarations. Some seized the moment to voice concerns about the decisions made by Nigerian pastors in the realm of sports, highlighting the ease with which their followers accept and believe such pronouncements.

The incident serves as a reminder of the intricate relationship between faith, sports, and public perception, sparking a broader conversation about the influence of religious figures on the beliefs and actions of their followers.

Watch the video below:

Netizens took to their TikTok social space to react to the video of Pastor Odukoya and his prayer for Super Eagles:

@Daniel Oyari said, “From a Nigerian and a United fan, coming to see this right after the match just made me laugh”.

@Samuel Bebeto said, ‘Pastor Jimmy is catching cruise to round up the service”

@D.John said “Imagine, out of all the problems facing the country, even praying for Man U,  it’s a pity, a generation of comedians.

@michaelajala32 said, “Is this not carnality on the Altar?”

@Ramaphael said, “When the heavens are closed, Eternal matters are being relegated while irrelevant matters are being prayed for.May God show us Mercy”.

Pastor Jimmy Odukoya became controversial since he ascended the pulpit of his father, the late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya. Known for wearing huge dreadlocks with a body built like a bouncer and very visible tattoos on his biceps, a lot of people have called Jimmy’s grooming into question while some are defending the same.

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