Founder and leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, has clarified recent remarks about Ghana’s chances at the FIFA World Cup, insisting he did not predict that the Black Stars would reach the final match of the tournament.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Kwasi Afriyie on Metro TV’s Good Afternoon Ghana on Monday, January 5, 2026, the outspoken cleric explained that his comments had been misunderstood and taken out of context.

“Ghana will do well at the finals,” Prophet Gaisie stated.

However, when the host suggested that the comment could be interpreted as Ghana reaching the World Cup final, he firmly rejected that view. He explained that in football terminology, “the finals” refers to the World Cup tournament itself, not the championship match.

“I didn’t say Ghana will do well at the final finals of the World Cup,” he said. “So, if you qualify to the World Cup, it’s called the finals. Unless you tell me it is otherwise.”

According to Prophet Gaisie, his wording was intentional and distinct from how such statements are usually framed.

“The regular person will say, Ghana has gone to the World Cup and Ghana will do well,” he explained. “But I did not say it that way. I said Ghana at the finals will do well. That’s what I mean.”

While acknowledging that reaching the World Cup final would be historic for Ghana, he stressed that this was not what he was predicting.

“I didn’t say the final or the final of the World Cup,” he added. “I pray we should get there. I pray we should get there. But that wasn’t what I was saying.”

His clarification follows intense debate on social media, where some users interpreted his earlier comments as a prophecy that Ghana would reach the ultimate stage of the tournament.

Beyond football, Prophet Gaisie also shared his outlook for the country in the year ahead, describing it as positive while calling for heightened vigilance from security agencies.

“What I’ve seen is that the national security should tighten the security of Ghana and also tighten security around our president,” he said, adding that “the year will be a super good year.”

By Prince Tuffuor

A cloud of sorrow hangs over the Ayawaso East constituency as residents, political stalwarts, and family members gather today, Monday, January 5, to say goodbye to their late Member of Parliament, Naser Toure Mahama.

He died on Sunday, January 4, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital following an illness.

Following Islamic tradition, the burial of the late MP is being carried out within 24 hours of his passing, drawing huge crowds to the Nima and Kanda communities.

The swift arrangements were made possible through top-level coordination. Speaking on the process, Ayawaso North MP Yussif Jajah disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama personally intervened to ensure that administrative bottlenecks at the mortuary were promptly addressed.

Late Sunday evening, Mr. Jajah confirmed that the body of the late MP had been brought home, paving the way for the final rites.

The funeral programme has been carefully planned to reflect his deep community roots. Today’s activities include:

– 10:00 AM – Janazah Prayers: The spiritual climax of the morning will take place at the Ayawaso East Constituency Office on the Kanda Highway.

-Officiating Clergy: In a testament to the late MP’s standing, the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, is expected to lead the Janazah (funeral) prayers.

-Interment: Immediately following the prayers, a procession will move toward the Madina Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest.

“God willing, tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock, prayers will be observed at the Kanda Highway where his constituency office is. His Eminence, the National Chief Imam, will lead the Janazah prayer,” Mr. Jajah stated.

he late Naser Toure Mahama was regarded as a true grassroots leader.

His parliamentary career was defined by efforts to improve urban infrastructure in Nima and promote youth development in Zongo areas.

Residents across Nima have highlighted the late MP’s role as a unifying figure who combined political influence with humility.

In Parliament, his absence is keenly felt within the Minority caucus, as he was viewed as a vital link between lawmakers and Accra’s inner-city population.