Fans Claim Orlando Pirates Used ‘Witchcraft’ Before Chippa United Game: Video

• Orlando Pirates are at the centre of claims of witchcraft use before their match against Chippa United
• Footage showed a member of Pirates' staff applying something to the goalposts before the game
• The Buccaneers drew with Chippa 1-1 after a former Sea Robbers player came back to haunt them

Allegations of witchcraft in South African football are not uncommon.

Numerous teams have been accused of trying to get an added edge in games, and some players have even confessed that muti is sometimes used.

Orlando Pirates are the latest side to be at the centre of allegations of using witchcraft before a game after fan footage started doing the rounds on social media.

In the video, which was shot by someone in the stands, a Pirates team member can be seen walking towards the goalposts before applying something to it. He then walks over to the other post and does the same thing while players and other staff gather in the goal area.

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The incident occurred before the Buccaneers’ latest DStv Premiership fixture against Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

As noted by IOL, the two teams shared the points after a thrilling encounter.

Pirates took the lead in the first half thanks to a Bandile Shandu goal, but Chippa equalised through a former Pirates player. Goodman Mosele equalised in the 65th minute for The Chilli Boys as they secured a hard-fought point at home.

Witchcraft is real, say fans

Lesiba Ramabulana was tragically killed when he was struck by lightning, but his death has got many blaming witchcraft for the incident.

Ramabulana was struck by lightning while walking through a park with a friend. While his friend survived, Ramabulana sadly passed away, Sports Brief reported.

While his death had many reflecting on the tragedy, others were convinced that it was a case of witchcraft.

Bongani Ndulula talks about witchcraft

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Bongani Ndulula has opened up about his personal experiences with witchcraft in football.

The striker, who played for Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC, recently revealed that witchcraft was very real in professional football, especially when it came to competition for places among teammates.

Ndulula claimed that the many injuries he had, which kept him on the sidelines for a chunk of his career, were mainly caused by witchcraft, Sports Brief reported.