#2023AFCON: Nigerians Lampoon Prophet Elijah Abiri over False Prediction of Nigeria, Cameroun Match

By Olisemeka Obeche

Popular Camerounian televangelist, Prophet Elijah Abiri has come under fire over his false prediction of the 2023 African Cup of Nations clash between Nigeria and Cameroun.

Abiri, who is the General Overseer of the Fire Jam Ministry in Limbe, took to the social blogosphere hours to the epic clash between the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions to predict the match in favour of his country.

As it turned out, Nigeria beat Cameroun 2-0 in the match played at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.

However, in the viral video, sighted by the AnambraDaily, the controversial cleric had emphatically advised Nigerian team to pack their bags and get ready to fly home as the tie was already settled in the favour of their opponents. Hear him:

“Super Eagles, Please before you play, just pack your bags, it’s over. Cameroon is thrashing Nigeria 3 goals to 1. I will be watching the match live and direct and if… I will add the goals, I will make it like 5 goals.

“This message is not for those that are doing gambling because I will frustrate you any time any seconds, but the fact behind the declaration right now is that Cameroun is winning Nigeria.

“Super Eagles, I love your team so much, I love Nigeria but this is football, this is a game, I want victory for my nation, Cameroun. So, I want all the bloggers to share this, make it go viral.

He spoke further: ” Cameroun is winning the super Eagles by 3-1, that’s the game, that’s the score. So, super Eagles, pack your bags, it’s rather unfortunate that you met the Indomitable Lions of Cameroun at this stage. So, we see again next season. Goodbye, Super Eagles!”

Since the match ended in favour of Nigeria, last night, football fans and supporters of the Super Eagles have trolled the cleric on the various social media platforms.

Commentators have lashed out on the prophet for delivering false prophecy with bravado.

Uchenna David wrote: “Oga lion, How far? How market? The super eagles has shown you guys Cameroon peppers…”

Kidze Christopher also reacted by calling the pastor out: “Where is this prophet. Hope his followers will take him for a gambler. He should be ashame that Cameroon were beaten 2-0 by Nigeria”.

Godday Gaston also reacted: “The man is from Cameron and trained in Nigeria. All this fake prophets and politicians needs to be locked up in underground prisons”.

Nicholas Adamu declared: “Shame on you ooo! Prophet Nigeria won the match, which God called you self ….. Fake Pastors everywhere”.

Another commentator suggested that the cleric was under the influence of drug. “The man been dey on kolos when him give the prophecy, now them never leave him dey have left him behind”, 🤣🤣

Nweke Chinonso suggested that he “need deliverance from ogbanje spirit”

Blessing Adejoro wrote: “He must have taken fermented ogogoro before his prophecy 😂😂😂

Bishop Peter Attayi Yakubu wrote:” Can you see how stupid you made yourself before the globe. I was waiting till the match is over before I blast the hell out of you.

Adeola Olaleye adds: “He saw Satan’s vision and not that of the Lord. The guy is only after his stomach.”

Abiola Ishola Olas Jerry: “He is baba ijebu and naija bet customer…. He Sabi permutation. He dey forecast game for him guys not predicting naija match, so we don’t need to be surprised or worried.

King TundeBlack Asiwaju: “And some mugus will still be attending his business center called church afterwards.

Prince Ademola Adeniyi: “Anybody listening to any prophects after what dey dd during n after Election in 2023 is deceiving him or herself.”

Bimbo Idowu made an appeal: “Is high time a law must be established to deal with pastors with fake prophecy”.