A surreal occurrence in the Rwandan Premier League has led to a ban of all witchcraft by the country’s football association. While the following was one of a number of incidents which preceded the ban, none are more bizarre than what happened in a Rwandan Premier League match between Mukura Victory and Rayon Sports.
With Rayon Sports losing 1-0, one of their players, Moussa Camara, was captured on film appearing to place a small object against his opponent's goalpost.
Players on Mukura Victory, including their goalkeeper, do not respond kindly to this act. He’s chased away, receiving a few kicks and shoves for his troubles. However, Camara would have the last laugh.
According to the Mirror, Camara scored the equalizing goal only moments after the match was restarted due to his indiscretion.
Rayon's Camara REMOVED a small object. Chased away by an angry Mukura GK. But as game restarts, Camara scores, pulling his team back level. pic.twitter.com/q6ODKOMSRe
— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) December 28, 2016
Now, the FA has sought to put an end to what could be deemed an unfair advantage by outlawing witchcraft entirely. If any player is adjudged to be guilty of violating this law, they will be fined 100,000 Rawandan Francs ($120).
(H/T: Oluwashina Okeleji)
