Nigerian prophet Primate Elijah Ayodele made headlines just days ago when he warned the Super Eagles’ technical crew against fielding Ademola Lookman in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign. According to reports, the cleric claimed that Lookman’s involvement could bring “bad luck” and negatively impact the team’s progress in the tournament.
The prophecy came ahead of Nigeria’s Group C opener against Tanzania on December 23, 2025, in Fes, Morocco. Primate Ayodele also advised managing Victor Osimhen carefully, but his strongest caution was directed at Lookman.
In a dramatic twist, Lookman not only started the match but became the hero of the day. Nigeria secured a nervy 2-1 victory over Tanzania, with Lookman scoring the decisive goal in the 52nd minute—a stunning strike from outside the box that restored the lead after Tanzania equalized moments earlier.
The goal capped a strong performance from the Atalanta winger, who helped Nigeria bounce back quickly and claim all three points in their tournament opener.
This outcome has sparked widespread reactions online, with many pointing out the irony: the player Ayodele warned against ended up being the match-winner. While prophecies are a matter of faith and interpretation, Lookman’s performance today clearly defied the “bad luck” narrative.
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