Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Magic charms wreck Swazi stadium

Players have wrecked artificial turf at Swaziland's main football stadium by putting magic charms, or "muti" underneath it, say furious officials.

The damage was worst near the goals and centre circle at the Somhlolo National Stadium in the capital Mbabane.

The muti, which some believe will help teams win games, has been stuffed under the turf over the last month.

Officials say they may ban any teams responsible for damage to the $600,000 (£375,000) turf.

"Maybe we have to consider banning one big team because whenever that team would be playing at the stadium, something strange would happen," government sports officer Sipho Magagula said.

The country's sports minister has reportedly filed a formal criminal complaint over the damage, which has been noticed before and after national league games.


Comments: Post a Comment



<< Home

This page is powered by Blogger. Isn't yours?