A past video of Nigerian pastor Dolapo Lawal has popped back up online just as Arsenal clinched the 2025/26 Premier League title.
In the clip — filmed at his pulpit and viral after Tuesday night’s matches — Pastor Dolapo told his congregation Arsenal were under a curse and could not win the league. He said: “Arsenal is cursed. Even if they have a 29-point lead, they cannot win the Premier League title.” He also joked that it was a bad sign for any woman to date a man who supported the club.
The timing was perfect for social media drama. Arsenal sealed the title on May 19, 2026, ending a 22-year drought since their 2003/04 “Invincibles” season. The championship was confirmed after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, making it impossible to catch Arsenal.
Many Nigerians took to X to call out the cleric.
@the_Lawrenz wrote: “Please, where can I find this pastor. I just want to have a discussion with him.”
Another user, @chibuzo_obinalo, added: “There are things that ought not to be said on the alter. This version of Christianity people are practicing where you crack jokes on the alter is wrong. God is no jokes. Throughout creation, he didn’t joke nor laugh, even Christ didn’t joke nor laugh for once. What you people are practicing is not the truth passed on by the TRIUNE GOD.”
@Vintage146 added: “E be like say na this pastor call God oh no be God call am oh.”
