Manchester United midfielder, Angel Gomes, has said that he was just practising his faith when he visited Prophet T. B. Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in 2016.
Reacting to a two-minute video of his visit to the preacher which went viral on Monday, Gomes wrote on Tuesday on Twitter that he was young at the time and only did what his parents thought was best for him.
He wrote: “Regarding the video that has come out from 2016. I am from a Christian family at the time my mum was a fan of the pastor, and she really wanted me to go. I was going through some issues. From the outside looking in it looks crazy, but I was just practicing my faith.
“I didn’t really need to explain myself but a lot of people was (sic) asking me what the video was about. I was young at the time and if my parents thought something was best for me I would do it. There are far more important issues out there in the world we can tackle. For example #FreeSchoolMeals #maketheUturn!!!!!”
Gomes was 16 when he visited the church.
The Englishman narrated how frequent injuries — including hip, groin and ankle — hindered him from playing in times of important tournaments, matches, and breakthrough moments.
The attacking midfielder, now 19, said at the time that he felt a “little shock” as soon as Joshua touched him.
