Nigerian players use black magic, says Ideye

In from Nifemi Daniel …
In order to make it as footballers, Nigerian football players go extra miles by seeking the assistance of herbalists, Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye has said.
A report by the Sun, states that top Premier League players are using black magic to try and improve their games.
It claims the superstitious stars are paying thousands of pounds to witchdoctors in a bid to find another level, while Emmanuel Adebayor claimed earlier this year that his mum used black magic to ruin his form in front of goal for Spurs.
“I know players who get involved with the juju men and they can’t get out. It’s a trap. They might get short-term benefits, but in the long run they pay for it. Juju men have a lot of influence, Ideye told the mirror.co.uk.

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“These are men who are just trying to make themselves rich and tell you they can make your life perfect.
“If things like that worked then instead of Messi and Ronaldo winning world player of the year it should be some African players.
“I would advise players not to follow this route but it’s their choice, I can’t stop them.”
The players are said to be visiting Juju men in West Africa, where they are shown how to conduct bizarre rituals that are also said to break the curse of injury.

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