Controversy of 'Juju' in Zimbabwe Premiership Games

One of country's biggest club Dynamos made the debate on the use of traditional herbs 'juju' in soccer to enhance performance to be alive again after rumours that their win was enhanced by Juju.
  • Zimbabwe:   When Juju Rules in Local Premiership

    Zimbabwe Standard, 30 September 2012

    "WETI inoshanda vakomana, weti inoshanda...!" Jubilant Dynamos fans broke into song and dance soon after Ocean Mushure's 90th minute goal to secure maximum points for his team… Read more »

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  • Zimbabwe:   Juju Dominates Game

    The Herald, 1 March 2010

    THE build-up to the Caf Confederation Cup between Mbabane Highlanders and CAPS United at Somhololo National Stadium here was characterised by a hive of activity off the pitch amid… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Red-Hot Highlanders in Town for Monomotapa

    The Herald, 29 September 2012

    PREMIERSHIP pace-setters Highlanders are bracing for a hostile reception as they roll into the capital today for a Castle Lager League clash against Monomotapa at Rufaro. Bosso… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Shabanie, Mambas Draw

    The Herald, 27 September 2012

    BLACK Mambas earned a vital point on the road when they held Shabanie Mine in a Castle Lager Premiership tie at Maglas yesterdy.Shabanie took the lead with former Masvingo United… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Kawondera Ends Goal Duck

    The Herald, 27 September 2012

    SHINGI KAWONDERA finally ended his CAPS United goal duck as the veteran forward struck his first goal in the domestic Premiership at the National Sports Stadium yesterday. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Mambas, Harare City Share Spoils

    Zimbabwe Standard, 2 September 2012

    BLACK Mambas and Harare City played a one-all draw in an incident-filled match at Morris Depot yesterday. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Is He the Real Deal?

    The Herald, 28 August 2012

    DYNAMOS' coaching staff have hailed rookie forward Farai Mupasiri as a player with the potential to scale the heights of greatness, but want him to keep a cool head as he bathes in… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Stubborn Harare City Hold Highlanders

    Zimbabwe Standard, 26 August 2012

    Resilient Harare City disturbed Highlanders' Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title charge when they restricted the Bulawayo giants to a goalless draw at Rufaro yesterday. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Why Are Caps Failing?

    The Herald, 25 August 2012

    THE situation at the multiple league and cup champions CAPS United is one that calls for all involved with the green-and-white franchise to look back and remember their roots. It… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Deadlock in Midlands Derby

    The Herald, 20 August 2012

    HARDBODY earned their first ever point against FC Platinum in the Midlands derby which has its roots in the Zifa Central Soccer League when the two sides restricted each other to a… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Dembare's Pathetic Show

    The Herald, 2 July 2012

    Harare giants Dynamos made life difficult for themselves in their new campaign in the Confederation Cup when they put up a lifeless show at home to settle for a goalless draw… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Blame It On Me - Connor

    The Herald, 11 May 2012

    NORTHERN Irishman, Sean Connor, has taken full responsibility for CAPS United's woeful start to the Premiership season and conceded he made a mistake in making too many changes… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Juju Claims Gone Too Far - Chidzambwa

    The Herald, 1 November 2011

    MISHECK CHIDZAMBWA has spoken out against the belief that he is a Juju man who must visit his team's dressing room during every game in order to wave the magic wand and help Blue… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Stanley Chirambadare Turns to God

    Zimbabwe Standard, 30 October 2011

    FORMER Dynamos "problem child" Stanley Chirambadare was a unique player -- he was popular with the fans but unpopular with the team's executive members. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Zvishavane Explodes!

    Zimbabwe Standard, 30 October 2011

    The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League race heads for a photo-finish with premiership debutants FC Platinum enjoying a cool breeze on the summit of the 16-member log table. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Choruwa Snubbed Dembare Sangoma

    Zimbabwe Standard, 27 June 2011

    MAY 11 2002 could have passed like any other ordinary day to most Zimbabweans, but for former Zimbabwe and Dynamos midfielder Samson Choruwa, that was the day his football career… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Bosso Make Chicken Soup

    The Herald, 25 May 2011

    HIGHLANDERS handed Chicken Inn their first home defeat in the league, coming from behind to win 2-1 in a tension-filled Castle Lager Premier Soccer League derby played at Luveve… Read more »

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