Renowned prophet and founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has advised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to avoid a move to Chelsea, predicting that the transfer would not be beneficial for the player’s career. In a brief 44-second video shared on social media, Ayodele warned that joining the London club could hinder Osimhen's potential.

“I want to directly advise Osimhen not to go to Chelsea, as it will dim his shine and could harm his career,” Ayodele cautioned. He also urged the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to reconsider calling Osimhen to the Super Eagles if he joins Chelsea, stressing that the team has what it takes to succeed in the World Cup and Nations Cup.

This isn't the first time Primate Ayodele has made predictions about Chelsea. In 2023, he claimed that the English Premier League club was cursed and needed spiritual cleansing. “Chelsea is a finished club. If they don’t seek blessings from the original owner, the team might not recover. Even with the best players, a curse is troubling Chelsea, and without spiritual intervention, they could face relegation,” he asserted.

Chelsea is currently in search of a prolific striker and has shown keen interest in signing Osimhen after their deal for Atletico Madrid’s Samuel Omorodion fell through. The 25-year-old Nigerian has become one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe, with interest from clubs like Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and Liverpool. However, his €130 million release clause has deterred many suitors, leaving Chelsea as the primary contender.

With the transfer window closing soon, Napoli is working to finalize Osimhen’s departure, and Chelsea remains a possible destination.