Old Trafford has seen a lot in its history. League titles, Champions League nights, concerts, and packed crowds screaming for their team. But on Saturday, September 26, 2026, Manchester United’s 74,000-capacity stadium held a crowd that was not there for football or music. They were there to pray.
Pastor Jerry Eze, the Nigerian Pentecostal pastor behind the NSPPD movement, led the 2026 edition of the NSPPD United Kingdom Prayer Conference at Old Trafford, and the turnout was staggering. Reports from multiple outlets placed the crowd at over 70,000 worshippers, with some estimates reaching 74,000. The event sold out through advance registration, and in the days before the conference, people turned to TikTok searching for spare tickets.
Eze was not alone on stage. Four of Nigeria’s most prominent gospel ministers joined him for the day: Mercy Chinwo, Dunsin Oyekan, Sunmisola Agbebi, and Kaestrings. Each one brought a distinct voice to the gathering, turning Old Trafford into something between a prayer meeting and a worship concert.
The conference ran from noon until 8 p.m. British Summer Time. Admission was free. And by the time it was over, images and videos of the packed stadium had traveled across social media, drawing reactions from believers, football fans, and everyone in between.
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Full List of Ministers at the NSPPD UK Conference 2026
The lineup for the 2026 conference was confirmed on the official event flyer and by multiple news outlets covering the gathering. Here is the complete list of ministers who participated alongside Pastor Jerry Eze.
| Minister | Known For |
|---|---|
| Pastor Jerry Eze | Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International; Convener of NSPPD; led prayer sessions and prophetic declarations throughout the conference |
| Mercy Chinwo | Award-winning Nigerian gospel singer known for songs like “Excess Love” and “Obinasom”; one of the most recognized voices in African gospel music |
| Dunsin Oyekan | Gospel worship minister widely known for worship songs centered on surrender, revival, and the presence of God; called “The Eagle” by fans |
| Sunmisola Agbebi | Gospel artiste and worship minister with a growing international following; known for energetic worship performances |
| Kaestrings | Gospel worship leader and psalmist recognized for his intimate, Spirit-led worship style; has gained significant traction among Christian audiences in Nigeria and internationally |
All four gospel ministers participated in the worship programme, leading the congregation in extended worship sessions throughout the day. Eze remained at the center of the prayer and prophetic declaration segments, which are the signature format of NSPPD gatherings.
What Happened Inside Old Trafford on September 26
The conference began with check-in at 10:00 a.m., according to the Eventbrite listing, with the main programme starting at noon. Worshippers who arrived early found Old Trafford transformed. The pitch area, the stands, and the walkways were all configured to accommodate the massive crowd.
By the time the programme began, the stadium was full. Social media posts from inside the venue showed rows of worshippers standing, hands raised, engaged in prayer and singing. Videos of Dunsin Oyekan leading worship went viral almost immediately. Clips of Mercy Chinwo performing drew thousands of shares. And images of the stadium packed from floor to rafters prompted reactions from people who had never heard of NSPPD before.
Manchester United fans reacted on social media with a mix of surprise and humor. The sight of their home ground, a place where they watch Premier League matches and European football, filled to capacity for a prayer conference was genuinely unusual. Some joked that Old Trafford had not been that full for a match in months. Others expressed respect for the scale of the gathering.
Transport for Greater Manchester had reportedly prepared for around 50,000 visitors. The actual number appears to have exceeded those preparations.
Jerry Eze himself tweeted during the event: “ONGOING NSPPD UK PRAYER CONFERENCE 2026 WHAT GOD CANNOT DO DOES NOT EXIST.” That phrase, his signature declaration, trended across Nigerian and UK social media throughout the evening.
Who Is Jerry Eze and What Is NSPPD?
For readers encountering NSPPD for the first time through the Old Trafford coverage, here is the background.
Jerry Uchechukwu Eze, born August 22, 1982, in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, is the founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International. He started his ministry in 2009 at All Saints Chapel, Abia State University. In 2013, he founded Streams of Joy International Church in Umuahia.
The turning point came during the COVID-19 pandemic. When in-person services were suspended, Eze started hosting daily online prayer sessions on YouTube. He called the platform New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations, or NSPPD. The sessions begin every morning at 7 a.m. West Africa Time and are streamed live on YouTube, TikTok, and Mixlr.
What started as a way to keep his congregation connected during lockdowns became something far larger. NSPPD attracted viewers from across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, the United States, and dozens of other countries. According to NSPPD’s own data shared through Premier Christian News, the UK and the US jointly account for approximately 25 percent of NSPPD’s YouTube live stream viewership, with more than one million views from the UK alone.
The platform is commonly referred to as “The Fire Altar.” Eze’s signature phrase, “What God Cannot Do Does Not Exist,” has become one of the most recognized catchphrases in African Christianity. His Facebook page has over 2.7 million likes with more than 3 million people regularly engaging with his posts.
Eze is married to Pastor Eno Jerry. They have two children. He is also the author of several books, including “Supernatural Parenting,” and publisher of the Streams of Joy Daily Devotional. In January 2026, he launched a grant programme worth hundreds of thousands of dollars for young entrepreneurs.
A Brief History of NSPPD UK Conferences
The Old Trafford conference was not the first time NSPPD has filled a major UK venue. The movement has been building toward this moment for several years.
| Year | Venue | Location | Reported Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Excel Arena | London | Over 29,000 on day one; approximately 70,000 across two days (June 17-18) |
| 2024 | Twickenham Stadium | London | Approximately 80,000 (single venue, reported by Premier Christian News) |
| 2026 | Old Trafford | Manchester | Over 70,000-74,000 (single day, September 26) |
The pattern is clear. Each year, the venue has gotten bigger. Each year, the crowd has matched or exceeded it. The move from London to Manchester in 2026 widened the conference’s geographic reach within the UK, drawing worshippers from cities including Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Hull, and beyond.
The demand for the 2026 conference was so high that the registration listing on Eventbrite showed all available spaces had been taken before the event. Prospective attendees who could not secure a spot reportedly turned to TikTok and other social media platforms in the days leading up to September 26, looking for people who had registered but could no longer attend.
For those who could not be there in person, the event was followed through social media, live updates, and video clips shared in real time from inside the stadium.
Why NSPPD’s Growth in the UK Matters Beyond the Numbers
The NSPPD UK conferences are significant not just because of the crowd sizes, but because of what they represent about the changing landscape of Christianity in Britain.
Nigerian-led and African-led churches have grown substantially across the United Kingdom over the past two decades. Many of these congregations started in small venues, community halls, and converted warehouses. The fact that an African-led prayer movement can now fill a 74,000-seat Premier League stadium in a single day says something about the scale of that growth.
NSPPD is not a traditional church in the conventional sense. It is a prayer platform, built primarily through digital media, that brings people together for live prayer sessions online and periodic in-person gatherings. Its UK conference has become an annual event that draws people across denominational lines. Attendees are not all members of Streams of Joy International. Many follow NSPPD’s daily online prayers but attend different churches on Sundays.
That model, combining daily digital engagement with periodic large-scale physical events, mirrors how some of the most effective movements in modern religion and media operate. It is not unlike how some churches in the United States have built massive online audiences that convert into in-person event attendance.
The reaction from British media has generally treated the conferences as noteworthy events, with outlets including Premier Christian News, Vanguard, and several football media platforms covering the Old Trafford gathering. The crossover between football culture and Christian worship at one of the sport’s most famous venues made the story travel further than it would have if the conference had been held in a convention center.
What Comes Next for NSPPD in the UK
No official announcement has been made about the 2027 NSPPD UK conference, but the trajectory suggests the event will continue to grow. Each year has brought a larger venue, a bigger crowd, and a wider media footprint.
The question for NSPPD is whether it continues to scale within existing UK stadium infrastructure or whether it begins exploring outdoor festival-style formats that could accommodate even larger numbers. Old Trafford, at 74,000 capacity, is one of the biggest enclosed venues in the country. The next step up would be something like Wembley Stadium (90,000) or an open-air event.
For now, the 2026 conference has set a benchmark. Over 70,000 people gathered at one of the most famous stadiums in the world for a free, eight-hour prayer conference led by a Nigerian pastor who built his audience through a daily YouTube prayer session that started during a pandemic.
That sentence would have sounded implausible five years ago. It happened on Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSPPD?
NSPPD stands for New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations. It is a global online prayer platform founded by Pastor Jerry Eze, the Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International. The platform hosts daily prayer sessions at 7 a.m. West Africa Time, streamed live on YouTube, TikTok, and Mixlr. Millions of people from around the world participate. NSPPD is commonly referred to as “The Fire Altar.”
Who are the ministers at the NSPPD UK Conference 2026?
The conference featured Pastor Jerry Eze as the lead minister, alongside four prominent Nigerian gospel ministers: Mercy Chinwo, Dunsin Oyekan, Sunmisola Agbebi, and Kaestrings. All four participated in leading worship sessions throughout the day.
How many people attended the NSPPD UK Conference at Old Trafford?
Reports from multiple outlets placed the attendance at over 70,000, with some estimates reaching 74,000. Old Trafford, Manchester United’s home ground, has a capacity of approximately 74,000. The event sold out through advance registration, and some people who could not secure spots searched for spare tickets on TikTok.
Is the NSPPD UK Conference free to attend?
Yes. Admission to the NSPPD UK Prayer Conference has been free in previous years and was free for the 2026 edition. However, attendees must register in advance through the official registration page. Places are limited based on venue capacity, and registration for the 2026 conference sold out before the event.
Where was the NSPPD UK Conference held in previous years?
The 2023 conference was held at the Excel Arena in London over two days (June 17-18), drawing approximately 70,000 total attendees. The 2024 conference moved to Twickenham Stadium in London, with approximately 80,000 attendees reported. The 2026 conference was held at Old Trafford in Manchester on September 26, marking the first time the event was held outside London.
Who is Jerry Eze?
Jerry Uchechukwu Eze is a Nigerian Pentecostal pastor, born August 22, 1982, in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. He is the founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International and the convener of NSPPD. Jerry started NSPPD as an online prayer session during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has since grown into one of the largest prayer platforms in the world. He is married to Pastor Eno Jerry and has two children.
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Last Updated on September 28, 2026 by 247 News Around The World
