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Sports Journalist Blocked by Gospel Singer After Football Banter on X
Nigerian sports journalist Pooja reported that gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey blocked him on X (formerly Twitter). This followed Pooja's banter regarding Liverpool's losing streak after Bassey reacted to Brighton's 2-1 win against Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Pooja, a Nigerian sports journalist, stated that Nathaniel Bassey, a gospel singer and pastor, blocked him on X after football banter. The exchange occurred after Liverpool's loss to Brighton on March 21, 2026. Bassey commented that Liverpool had become ordinary under manager Arne Slot. Pooja then tweeted that not even Bassey's popular Hallelujah Challenge could rescue Liverpool. Pooja later shared that Bassey blocked him after this tweet.
Key Facts
- Pooja, a sports journalist, said that Nathaniel Bassey blocked him on X.
- The incident occurred after football banter regarding Liverpool's performance.
- Bassey had said Liverpool seemed ordinary under Arne Slot.
- Pooja responded that not even the Hallelujah Challenge could save Liverpool.
- The Premier League match between Liverpool and Brighton occurred on March 21, 2026.
- Brighton won the game against Liverpool 2-1.
- Pooja's tweet led to Bassey blocking him on X.
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- Legit.ng - Nigeria news. — Liverpool: Journalist reacts as Nathaniel Bassey takes action against him after cheeky football banter