Nathaniel Bassey, a Nigerian gospel singer, has revealed that he is a huge fan of Argentina’s Lionel Messi.
Nathaniel, who is rooting for Messi to win Argentina’s first World Cup, prayed for him, telling God to silence the footballer’s detractors.
Many netizens responded to the singer’s statement by challenging him in the comment section.
Sharing a picture of Messi via his Twitter page, Nathaniel stated:
“Father, Please give Him the World Cup and silence His mockers.”
Following the backlash that trailed his post, Nathaniel wrote:
“So because I want my favorite player to win the World Cup, I don’t pray for Nigeria Abi? Schm. Is it today you found out I’m a huge Messi fan? So being a man of God means I can’t watch football as one of my hobbies.”
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mario:
“Dear pastor bassey we don’t need you to pray for Messi to win world cup instead pray for Nigeria to get good president to silence peter obi mockers..”
ifeanyicezechul1:
“Father please, he is my mentor, but don’t listen to him on this one. Nobody is mocking Messi. If at all there is anyone mocked, it’s Cr7. Father please give the world Cup to Africa.”
emmalinesman:
“People are hungry all over the world nd we need peace rather supporting someone in football, does God hate Palestines?”
ohwohgere:
“I nor like dz prayer o..God abeg nor answer am.”