Video/ Photos: Old Trafford turns prayer ground as Jerry Eze leads UK conference
Nigerian pastor Jerry Eze held a large-scale prayer conference at Old Trafford stadium in the UK, drawing thousands of attendees. The event utilized the football stadium's capacity during the international break to host a religious gathering.
Why it matters
The event demonstrates the growing global influence of Nigerian religious movements and the repurposing of major sports venues for cultural and religious events.
Manchester United’s iconic Old Trafford stadium took on a different atmosphere on Saturday as Nigerian pastor Jerry Eze led worshippers in prayer during the NSPPD UK Prayer Conference.
The event, organised by Eze’s Streams of Joy International, attracted Christians from different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond for a day of prayers, worship and fellowship.
Although entry to the conference was free, prospective attendees were required to register ahead of the event because of limited capacity.
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