As anticipation builds forward of the Tremendous Eagles’ first match on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, controversial cleric and non secular chief, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a prophetic warning regarding group choice and participant utilization.
Talking forward of the essential Group-stage opener, Primate Ayodele cautioned the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) and the Tremendous Eagles’ technical crew in opposition to fielding Ademola Lookman, claiming his involvement might negatively have an effect on the group’s progress within the match.
In response to the cleric, permitting Victor Osimhen to play the total 90 minutes may be detrimental to Nigeria’s probabilities.
“Osimhen shouldn’t play 90 minutes; Lookman will not be meant to play, as he received’t assist them,” Primate Ayodele was quoted as saying.
The outspoken prophet, recognized for his frequent predictions on Nigerian soccer and main sporting occasions, recommended that strategic participant administration can be key to the Tremendous Eagles’ success on the match.
Ayodele’s feedback have already sparked combined reactions amongst followers and analysts, particularly contemplating Ademola Lookman’s spectacular performances for each membership and nation in latest seasons, in addition to Osimhen’s standing as Nigeria’s main striker and talisman.
Whereas the Tremendous Eagles’ teaching crew has but to reply to the prophecy, group officers have persistently maintained that picks might be based mostly on health, type, and tactical necessities, fairly than exterior opinions.
Nigeria might be hoping to start their AFCON 2025 marketing campaign on a powerful word as they chase a fourth continental title, with strain mounting on the group to ship following latest near-misses on the African stage.
Whether or not Primate Ayodele’s prophecy will affect public debate or show prophetic as soon as once more stays to be seen when the Tremendous Eagles take to the pitch.
