Nigeria Players Abroad
Social media buzzes as Odion Ighalo ‘signs’ popular Pastor Jerry Eze to Al-Wehda

By Monsurah Olatunji
Former Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo has stirred up excitement on social media with a humorous post about signing renowned Nigerian preacher Jerry Eze to his Saudi Pro League club, Al-Wehda.
Jerry Eze, known for his immensely popular YouTube prayer platform “What God Cannot Do Doesn’t Exist,” has seemingly joined forces with Ighalo, leading to a buzz across the Nigerian social media landscape.
Ighalo recently attended a prayer meeting led by Eze in Abuja, where he presented the preacher with a signed jersey.
The 35-year-old striker, who was the top scorer at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, took to Instagram to share the playful news with his followers.
“I just signed @realjerryeze to my club Al-Wehda, God is the greatest,” Ighalo announced, creating a wave of surprise and amusement among his fans.
The lighthearted post quickly went viral, demonstrating Ighalo’s sense of humor and his connection with the Nigerian community.