Controversial Nollywood actor-turned-pastor, Yul Edochie, has broken his silence in response to the barrage of criticism he faced following his inaccurate prophecy surrounding the AFCON 2023 final.
The fervor ignited after Edochie boldly predicted, prior to the highly anticipated match, that the Nigerian Super Eagles would emerge victorious over Ivory Coast in a resounding fashion.
In a statement shared on his Instagram page, Edochie confidently asserted, “Today’s game will not get a penalty shootout. Nigeria will comfortably defeat Ivory Coast.”
However, the outcome proved far from his prophesied triumph, as the Super Eagles ultimately succumbed to a disheartening 2-1 defeat against Ivory Coast.
In the aftermath of this unforeseen loss, disillusioned Nigerians flooded Edochie’s social media platforms with expressions of disappointment, quick to denounce his prophecy as nothing short of fraudulent.
Undeterred by the backlash, Edochie addressed the mounting criticism in a follow-up post on his page.
Acknowledging the defeat with grace, Edochie remarked, “It is well. Thank you, Super Eagles. Getting to the finals is as good as winning. We are proud of you all. Great performance in the tournament.”
Despite the bitter outcome, Edochie’s unwavering patriotism shone through as he continued, “Win or lose, good or bad, we’ve been here. I love my country Nigeria. Better days ahead. Giant of Africa.”
Edochie’s response, though humble and conciliatory, stands as a testament to his resilience in the face of adversity.
While his prophecy may have missed the mark, his unwavering support for the Nigerian team remains unwavering, reflecting a spirit of unity and optimism for the future of Nigerian football.
