Controversy Erupts as Malawi Faces Morocco in AFCON Round of 16 Amid ’Black Magic’ Claims

Malawi’s qualification for the round of 16 was one of the big surprises of this AFCON. The team finished the group stage in third place with four points. This too good performance has aroused the curiosity of Internet users. On social networks, they accuse Malawi of using "black magic" to defeat its opponents, reports Record.

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"Malawi will surprise more than one at the Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco is next on the list and will fall. All this, thanks to this man who accompanies the team in Cameroon. Officially, he is nicknamed ’Prop’, but those who know, know," tweeted Richard Justin. The post sparked a wave of reactions. "This tweet could have been considered a joke if it came from someone else. It doesn’t make us laugh..." reacted an Internet user.

To calm the ardor, Malawi player Gabadinho Mhango and the President of the Malawi Football Federation said that Richard Justin has been supporting the team for several years.

Malawi will face Morocco this Tuesday, January 25 in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup. The outcome of this match will confirm or refute the "black magic" theory.