The Digest:
Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has clarified his controversial prophecy concerning Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman, stating it has been misrepresented and urging critics to await the full outcome of the AFCON tournament.
Key Points:
- The cleric faced backlash after seemingly predicting Lookman would disappoint at AFCON 2025.
- He clarified that his prophecy was about the entire tournament, not just Nigeria's opening match against Tanzania.
- In a statement, he accused "mischievous individuals" of twisting his words for their own agenda.
- Ayodele insists his warning that Lookman "will not help the team" stands and should not be judged after two matches.
- This comes after Lookman delivered a Man of the Match performance against Tunisia, scoring one goal and providing two assists.
- The 28-year-old is currently the joint top scorer at the tournament.
- Ayodele maintains that the prophecy's true outcome will only be revealed as the competition progresses.
Sources: Social Media, Legit
