Pastor Jimmy Odukoya Faces Backlash for Praying for Super Eagles During Match

Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, a Nigerian actor and senior pastor at Fountain Life Church, received criticism for praying for the Super Eagles during their match against DR Congo. The video of his prayer went viral on social media, with some questioning the appropriateness of mixing religion with football.

Odukoya is known for his love of prayer during church services. This incident follows a previous report of Odukoya praying for Manchester United during a church session.

The Super Eagles lost to Congo in a 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff match.