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  • Pastor Dolapo Organises Special Thanksgiving Service for Arsenal Fans After Title Win Backlash

    Nigerian pastor Adedolapo Lawal, popularly known as Pastor Dolapo or TheDolapoLawal and founder of Zoe Household Global Church, has organised a special thanksgiving service for Arsenal fans following backlash over his earlier comments about the English Premier League club.

    The pastor made the move after a viral video of his previous remarks resurfaced online, where he was accused of suggesting that Arsenal would struggle to win major trophies.

    “It was just banter, not a prophecy”

    In a fresh video, Pastor Dolapo clarified that his comments were meant as light-hearted banter and not a spiritual declaration against the club.

    “I was joking. I’m not cursing. God didn’t tell me something about Arsenal. It was just normal banter that I make with Arsenal fans in my church,” he said.

    He also confirmed that he is a Manchester United supporter and admitted that his engagement with football discussions was mostly for humour.

    Thanksgiving service announced for Arsenal fans

    Following the backlash, he announced a special thanksgiving service dedicated to Arsenal fans, inviting them to attend in their jerseys as part of a celebration following the club’s Premier League triumph.

    The service, according to him, is meant to “thank God for you people,” turning the controversy into a moment of appreciation for the club’s supporters.

    The development comes after Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title since 2004, sparking celebrations among fans and renewed attention to the pastor’s earlier comments.

    Reactions to the announcement have remained mixed online, with some fans welcoming the gesture while others questioned the intent behind the thanksgiving service.

    Reactions Online

    Social media users have reacted with humour and criticism, with some Arsenal fans embracing the apology while rival supporters mocked the situation as typical football banter spilling into church spaces.

    One user wrote, “From Arsenal go bottle to thanksgiving service,” while another joked, “Offering go dey red and white today.”

    The incident highlights how football, faith, and social media continue to intersect in Nigeria, often turning light remarks into viral national conversations.