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    Just a Sorcerer Loser…


    2008 - 09.17

    Posted in africa, congo, death, football, news, sports, witchcraft | Comments Off

    A football match in the town of Butembo in Democratic Republic of Congo turned deadly last week. Not from overzealous fans, but hexing.

    Nyuki was losing against the local team, Socozaki. In an effort to sway the odds in their favor, Nyuki’s goalie performed a little ritual in an effort to curse the opposition. A brawl started between players, resulting in an all-out riot.

    Eleven people were killed. Several others were seriously injured.

    Africans take witchcraft as seriously as their football. Throughout the summer, dozens of people have been killed in western Africa for practicing black magic.

    And to think fans of American football claim to be rowdy…

    Ghouls and Goals…


    2008 - 03.28

    Posted in celebrities, england, football, hauntings, paranormal | Comments Off

    When most people think of England, two things come to mind: ghosts and football.

    (No, not that “American football”… normal football (i.e. soccer). You know, what the rest of the globe calls football? The sport that actually involves your feet?)

    Among England’s many football leagues and teams is Arsenal, part of the Premier League. Their goalkeeper, Spaniard Manuel Almunia, recently received special permission to return to his Hertfordshire home for lunch with his wife in Abbots Langley. Ana doesn’t like being home alone.

    Apparently, their house is haunted.

    She has heard chains rattling and witnessed the stereo volume changing on its own. The most terrifying experience occurred one night when the figure of a monk carrying a candle appeared at the foot of their bed.

    The couple believes the home was built on the original location of Leavesden Hospital. This mental institution was constructed in 1867 and was mostly demolished in 1995. Only the administrative block, recreation hall, and chapel remain.