Former Super Eagles striker, Osaze Odemwingie, has shared his thoughts on juju and sports.
Osaze, who currently plays for Indonesia, in a recent interview with championat.com, revealed he was made to visit a native doctor following an injury.
”I had a fall in training, I also hurt my shoulder and broke my arm. I was afraid to tell my mom so they took me to the local juju man. They poured hot water to relax their muscles. Somehow they returned the hand to the place, while I yelled, they twisted some small sticks. There was a rite with a chicken. I came home, my mother saw the hand: “Broke?” I answered: “Yes.” I was taken to a regular hospital, anaesthesia was done, and they put the plaster on. All is well in the end,” he said
The 37-year old footballer continued saying;
”At least 70% of players believe in it. They think that some kind of salve will save them. This is more suggestion. Brainwashing goes. ” he added.
