A Nigerian prophet, who gained online fame for accurately predicting the Super Eagles' semi-final exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, has now turned his attention to the tournament's final. The spiritual figure, known on TikTok as 'Eye of the Spirit', has revealed his forecast for the championship clash between Senegal and Morocco.
The Prophet's AFCON Final Prediction
In a video shared on his TikTok platform, the prophet clearly stated that the host nation, Morocco, will emerge victorious. The final is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, at 8 pm local time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The cleric emphasized that the match will be decided by a narrow margin.
"Morocco, Senegal, who is the winner? Just this will separate them, I repeat. Morocco is the winner," he declared, pointing a finger upward to signify a single goal difference. In a follow-up post, he explicitly wrote, "Morocco is going to win by a lone goal difference."
Interestingly, despite making the prediction, the prophet advised his followers to place their ultimate trust in God rather than in his words. "It is just a game don't put all your trust into it. Just trust God," he cautioned.
Mixed Reactions Trail the Prophecy
The prophet's latest forecast has sparked a wave of diverse reactions from football fans and social media users. While some are intrigued by his previous accurate call regarding Nigeria, others are urging caution, especially for those who might consider using the prediction for betting purposes.
One user, Ed_tech, commented, "Dear Gamblers do not rely on any prophecy to stake a game. Use your intuition." Another user, KOJO O ONE, argued against the prediction based on historical trends, stating, "Sometimes we don’t need any prophet to tell us who win... remember everybody will tell you that Morocco will win but they can’t win because they are not the home team."
Other reactions ranged from skeptical to supportive, with some users like C-Rif? firmly believing, "You are definitely wrong, I am telling you this Afcon is for Senegal Inchallah," while another user, FestusDeGreat, humorously blamed the prophet for past losses, saying, "Bro rest nah. you don make me lose money."
Senegal's Official Petition Ahead of the Final
In a related development, the road to the final has not been without controversy. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has submitted an official petition to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ahead of the decisive match.
The petition outlines four key areas of concern that the federation believes have adversely affected their team's preparation. According to an FSF statement, the complaints revolve around:
- Security arrangements
- Accommodation facilities
- Ticket allocation
- Training facilities for the Teranga Lions
Senegal earned their place in the final by defeating Egypt 1-0 in the semi-finals, while Morocco secured their spot after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria following a draw in regular time.
As the continent eagerly awaits the showdown, the prophet's prediction adds another layer of intrigue to a final already charged with high stakes and national pride. Whether his spiritual foresight proves accurate for a second time remains to be seen when the two teams take to the pitch in Rabat.
