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Mashemeji derby: Claims about witchcraft in Kenyan football- human body parts being used

Gor Mahia Ernest Wendo(L) and Whyvonne Isuza of AFC Leopards battle for ball possession during their KPL derby at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday 09/02/19. Gor won 2-0[Boniface Okendo,Standard]

Often witchcraft has been associated with football matches in West Africa but according to blogger Robert Alai, the dark practice could be infiltrating the Kenyan Premier League as a way of gaining competitive edge over opponents.

In a tweet, he claimed that human body parts were being used to cleanse the pitch before and during matches.

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