The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has sparked conversation on prophecy and spiritual discernment after humorously recounting a failed prediction linked to Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign.

Speaking at RCCG’s Redemption City, Adeboye advised worshippers to be cautious when interpreting spiritual declarations, warning against the rise of so-called “funny funny prophets.”

Without naming anyone, he referred to a viral prophecy before the tournament that suggested Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman should be dropped from the national team. The claim implied that Nigeria would struggle if the Atalanta star played.

The prediction, however, did not come true. Lookman scored the winning goal in Nigeria’s 2-1 opening victory over Tanzania and contributed a goal and two assists in a 3-2 win against Tunisia, helping the team advance to the knockout stage.

Adeboye recounted the incident with humor: “The player who was allegedly meant to be excluded ended up deciding the match. I said, glory be to God.”

While stressing that genuine prophecy is sacred, the pastor urged believers not to elevate every claimed revelation, emphasizing that true divine guidance should not be confused with sensational predictions.

He also clarified his own role, saying: “Me? I am not a prophet, I am a pastor,” adding that his comments were directed at self-styled prophets seeking attention, not authentic messengers of God.