admin
Raymond Jaravaza
HIGHLANDERS coach Erol Akbay is a very practical man and does not believe in third forces to transform the team into a powerhouse on the local football scene.
a�?Juju, what is that?a�? he responded when asked by journalists.
When it was explained to him that juju refers to black magic Akbay did not mince his words.
a�?Black Magic! I do not believe in black magic,a�? said Akbay.
One aspect that he is well aware of regarding the state of affairs at the Bulawayo giants is that the team is broke and cannot afford to buy expensive players during the recently opened player transfer window period.
a�?If there are any good players out there, I would want them in my team but the club does not have the money to buy expensive players. I will have to do with what we have,a�? he said.
The use of black magic is a very contentious issue, often dividing public opinion as to whether it does influence the outcome of matches or not.
One Bulawayo coach is known for his ritual of burning candles in the dressing room before and during Premier Soccer League matches although he would never publicly confirm it.
In the 2000s another Bulawayo team was known for visiting a well known prophet at the time in the suburb of Pumula South. The whole team would be spotted entering the residence of the prophet only to emerge an hour later with the management of the team carrying two litre containers of water.
Whether the a�?holya�� water assisted the team in getting the required results on the field of play is a story for another day. .
Sidumisile Mabena
Online Reporter