Odion Ighalo surprises fans with unexpected move — signs famous Nigerian preacher Jerry Eze to Saudi club

Jerry Eze and Odion Ighalo.

Odion Ighalo surprises fans with unexpected move — signs famous Nigerian preacher Jerry Eze to Saudi club

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 12:53 - 26.06.2024

The famous preacher Jerry Eze was pictured with former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo on Instagram.

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has stunned his fans by revealing that he has signed renowned Nigerian preacher, Jerry Eze, to his Saudi Pro League club, Al-Wehda.

The 35-year-old, who was the top scorer at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, took to his Instagram account to share the unexpected but cheeky news with his followers.

Ighalo and Jerry Eze in Saudi

Jerry Eze, the man behind the hugely popular YouTube sensation "What God Cannot Do Doesn't Exist," has now joined forces with the former Manchester United striker, in a move that has set the Nigerian social media landscape abuzz.

"I just signed @realjerryeze to my club al Wehda, God is the greatest," Ighalo proudly announced, leaving his fans and followers in a state of disbelief.

Odion Ighalo and Pastor Jerry Eze.
Odion Ighalo and Pastor Jerry Eze.

Eze, who is a digital evangelist, launched the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD) online prayer meeting in 2020, after leaving his job at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

The NSPPD, which is streamed live on YouTube every morning at 7 am Nigerian time, has become a global phenomenon, with the

channel ranking second among gospel channels with the most live viewers worldwide, according to the analytics website Playboard.

The charismatic preacher's famous slogan, "What God cannot do does not exist," has even been turned into a song by Nigerian gospel artist Dunsin Oyekan, further solidifying his growing influence within the country's religious landscape.

Ighalo netted 15 goals last season in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda.
Ighalo netted 15 goals last season in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda.

Now, Ighalo has cheekily decided to bring this powerful spiritual figure to his Saudi Arabian club, in a move that has left many of his fans scratching their heads.

The former Super Eagles striker, who scored 15 goals last season, is clearly hoping that the partnership with Pastor Jerry Eze will bring some divine intervention to his club's fortunes, as they look to challenge for top honours in the Saudi Pro League.

Whether this unexpected collaboration will translate to success on the pitch remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – Ighalo has once again captured the attention of the Nigerian public with his latest surprising move.

Related content

Tags: