Pastor Jerry Eze Apologizes to Worshippers at Old Trafford

On September 26, 2026, Pastor Jerry Eze held a prayer conference at Old Trafford, Manchester United's stadium, which attracted an overwhelming number of attendees. Despite the stadium's large capacity, many worshippers were turned away due to the excessive crowd size.

In response to the situation, Pastor Eze issued a heartfelt apology while kneeling before the tens of thousands affected. He expressed his deep sorrow for the pain felt by those unable to enter the event, which had drawn participants from around the globe.

Eze clarified that the decision to turn attendees away was not made by him or his organization, Streams of Joy ministry, but was the responsibility of the stadium management. He had been monitoring reactions on social media and felt compelled to address the situation directly with the affected worshippers.