‘Something is happening at Pirates’: Bucs legend raises muti concerns

Orlando Pirates legend Albert ‘Bashin’ Mahlangu has claimed the PSL players use muti against each other.

Regarding the Buccaneers, he was questioned the number of injuries happening to the players just a few weeks into the new season.

Just four matches into the new campaign, Pirates are top of the Betway Premiership and already in the MTN8 semi-finals having made nine signings.

Mahlangu has explained how tough it is just to play for the Soweto giants

“Don’t be fooled by people making noise, it’s tough on the pitch. I played for Pirates, and it wasn’t easy,” he told KickOff.

“For example, at Pirates, where is Andre Jong? Where is Kabelo Dlamini?

Orlando Pirates legend talks about muti

Mahlang claimed something sinister was happening in the Bucs camp with injuring occuring frequently.

“Surely, there is something happening with these boys,” he asked.

The former Moroka Swallows and Orlando Pirates striker said muti should be allowed in football but used positively.

“If you and I are teammates, you must use muti the right way. Use it to improve yourself and help the team win, not to destroy me.

“If I am destroyed, how are we supposed to play? You need 11 players on the pitch to form a team.”

“Kaizer Chiefs have five left-backs on the injury list. How is that possible?”

The Pirates legend further advised players to be vigilant about their personal belongings in the dressing room as muti could be used on them.

“It’s not easy in these teams. People scream from the stands, shouting at players, but they don’t know the many challenges players face.

“If you are a professional footballer, use something to protect yourself. Please protect your gear – your soccer boots, kitbag with some muti of your own – so that when your teammate tries to put some muti in your bag, it doesn’t work.

“When was the last time Tapelo Xoki played a match? Sihle Nduli had just returned from injury, but suddenly he’s injured again.”