APR FC’s victory over Tanzania’s AZAM FC isn’t just about the score—it’s the strange off-the-field drama that has everyone talking. Fans of APR are still celebrating, but the real buzz centers around AZAM FC’s unusual behavior. And the burning question: Were they afraid of witchcraft in Kigali?
Here’s the scoop. As both teams were heading to the locker rooms at Amahoro Stadium, AZAM FC didn’t just walk in like everyone else. They delayed—why? Well, it seems they needed to do a little “cleansing” first. Sources say they sent in five jerry cans of water, which their staff proceeded to splash all over the floors, walls, and even the entryway. Yes, it sounds as bizarre as it is.
But that wasn’t the end of it. When it came time to warm up, AZAM FC took their sweet time. And instead of using the usual path to the field, they chose an alternate route, avoiding what most teams take without a second thought. Superstitious much?
After the match, AZAM FC’s coach, Bruno Maurice, didn’t directly address the witchcraft rumors, but he did have a lot to say about his team’s mindset. “You can teach players tactics and positioning all day long, but if their mentality isn’t right, it doesn’t matter. Our players showed that they weren’t mentally prepared. We lost, and what’s more frustrating is how we lost. We didn’t even put up a fight, and that’s not what we trained for.”
With AZAM FC eliminated, APR FC is moving on to face Pyramids FC on September 14, 2024, in the first leg of the final qualifying round for the group stages.
As for AZAM FC, their water rituals and detours didn’t help them escape defeat. It seems that in the end, it wasn’t some mystical force that brought them down—it was their mindset.
Stay tuned for more twists in this football rollercoaster!
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