This Pastor na Arsenal fan — Nigerians react as pastor warns Osimhen to avoid Chelsea move
Pulse Sports earlier reported that renowned prophet Elijah Ayodele warned Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to avoid a move to Chelsea for the good of his career.
The Super Eagles striker has been linked with a move away from the Serie A side for several months with Europe's top clubs credited with an interest.
However, his huge release clause, reported to be around 120 million euros has proved a stumbling block.
In recent days, a move to Chelsea has gathered pace, with both clubs looking for ways to make a deal happen for the 25-year-old striker.
Reacting to the news, the prophet said:
“I want to quickly advise as directly that Osimhen should not go to Chelsea because if he goes there, he will not shine and it will kill his career.
A Nigerian church leader has warned Victor Osimhen against joining Chelsea 😳🇳🇬
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 15, 2024
(@primate_ayodele via @ESPNAfrica)
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“NFF, if Osimhen should go to Chelsea, don’t call him again, and also calling him to the Super Eagles still needs to be previewed properly because we have what it takes to the World Cup and Nations Cup,” Ayodele said per Punch.
Nigerians react after Pastor warns Osimhen to avoid Chelsea
Nigerians have now reacted to the news, with some insisting the prophet must be an Arsenal fan.
Here are some reactions below
Adejoke, a verified user on X, said "You just know he's an Arsenal fan"
Another user wrote " Chelsea is a small club, the pastor is right"
One user SomtoBekee added "This is Evangelist Ayodele he prophesied about Chelsea downfall in 2022 and it’s been happening to Chelsea till date, so I believe him.
Pastor is an Arsenal fan 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/57DGejlXU1
— Enzo Money Mase 💙 (@EmbaobaOscar8) August 15, 2024
C’est un fan d’Arsenal forcément https://t.co/ZPavBbXLyJ
— ℝ𝕠𝕔𝕙𝕠𝕦 𝔻. 𝕌𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕨𝕒 🇨🇮🌟🌟🌟 (@Rochou11) August 15, 2024
If I was Osimhen I’d listen, don’t know what these Nigerian priest can conjure! 😅😅😅 https://t.co/byuamw1DPH
— ₿ailey (@BaileyRevived) August 15, 2024
You just know he's an assnal fan🤣🤣🤣
— Adejoke (@mzjokzy07) August 15, 2024
NOOOOOO WAYYYY EVEN NIGERIAN PRIESTS are rejecting that small club ffs
— Tamoghna (@ReyesDeUniverso) August 15, 2024
It will be interesting to see how this transfer saga unfolds and whether Chelsea can land the Super Eagles striker.