Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia have rubbished the alleged use of black magic (juju) by their stewards during Mashemeji Derbies against bitter rivals AFC Leopards. On Thursday, AFC Leopards goalkeeper Levis Opiyo attributed his consistent schoolboy errors in the derby to juju rituals performed by an unnamed Gor Mahia steward. In a rejoinder, Gor Mahia maintains that none of their stewards or staff members engages in the use of juju as alleged by Opiyo, who believes that Leopards will beat their bitter rivals this season. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8370923##”We do not do that here. I find the topic of the use of black magic to win matches trivial. If someone else believes in it and its powers, that is his or her choice,” said Gor Mahia vice chairman Francis Wasuna. Wasuna slammed Opiyo for unprofessionalism and failing to back his allegations with evidence in the interview which has since gone viral. AFC Leopards goalkeeper Levis Opiyo blames ‘juju’ for derby mistakes, vows to end Gor Mahia’s dominanceWhat appeared to irk the official is the fact that a player who is bidding to make his Harambee Stars debut was comfortable in making such assertions. “It speaks volumes about his professionalism. I would advice him to secure the services of a serious and registered agent who will help handle such matters,” said Wasuna. In a separate interview, Gor Mahia head of security Lawrence Odhiambo wondered how Leopards managed to beat Gor 2-1 in May last year, a game Opiyo clocked full minutes. Ingwe, ended their seven-year derby jinx last season following the slender win at the Nyayo National Stadium in the full glare of President William Ruto. “He claimed that Leopards could not win the fixture due to juju but he never bothered to explain how they beat us last year,” pondered Odhiambo who is also in charge of stewards at Gor. Gor Mahia midfielder reveals what Al Ahly told him after CAF Champions League encounterOdhiambo, who also denied the use of juju by the club, asked the former Nairobi City Stars man to concentrate on his job and club. “We do not believe in juju and none of our stewards engages in such practices. I urge Opiyo to work on his weaknesses and concentrate on club duties,” added Odhiambo.
