Zamalek have been forced to halt their training session in Kinshasa because of a ‘bewitched' matchball, the Cairo club said on their website. The Whites, who prepare to take on DR Congo's Vita Club on Saturday, revealed that the first team training was interrupted after one of the home fans ‘invaded the pitch to snatch the ball'. After learning that the invader intended to ‘cast a spell on the ball' before quickly returning it, the Zamalek management refused to let the players train with it. It is understood that Congolese fans - like the most of Africa - have strong in belief in magic as a means of gaining an advantage over their opponents in football matches. Fans welcome Meanwhile, Zamalek boss Jorvan Vieira has uncommonly allowed Vita fans to attend training ahead of the decisive round of 32 encounter this weekend. “It is good for the players to get used to playing under pressure of the away fans, that's why we allowed them in," the Brazilian told reporters. Zamalek are on a 1-0 lead from the first leg in Cairo as they eye a place in the Champions League group stage for the second year running.
