Former Free State Stars defender Yusuf Jappie has shared a hilarious story about his experience with muti during his playing days, which came against Kaizer Chiefs.
The 31-year-old, who also featured for clubs such as Golden Arrows, is the latest former PSL player to open up about the use of muti in South African football.
Over the years, several retired local footballers have shared stories about their experiences with muti, with some claiming it helped them win important matches or trophies, while others have insisted it had no effect.
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt previously recalled the use of muti during his time at Black Leopards and Moroka Swallows, revealing that he once suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates despite having muti used on both himself and his players.
Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Teko Modise has also spoken about his experiences with traditional practices in football.
Jappie recently spoke to KickOff about his own experience with muti during his PSL career, revealing how he was once forced to use a mysterious substance before a match against Chiefs.
“I don’t believe in it, obviously because of my religion, but I did play for clubs that believed in muti.
“I remember standing in a shower with a two-litre bottle of Coca-Cola, but what was inside was not Coke. I didn’t want to use it, but they warned me, ‘If you don’t want to do it, we will tell the boss!’
Jappie says Muti helped them beat Chiefs
“I had to do it. I had to wash from my elbows down to my hands, both arms, and from my knees to my feet. I also had to wash my face with it.
“That day, we beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1,” Jappie said.