Asamoah Gyan says he thought renowned Serbian therapist Mariana Kovacevic was a witch after she ensured his quicker-than-expected return from injury.
The Ghana striker was originally diagnosed to be out with a hamstring injury for four-weeks, putting his 2012 Nations Cup participation in jeopardy.
But the Al Ain ace was declared fit after just four hours of treatment by the Serbian traditional healer.
He returned to full scale training following a therapy session with Kovacevic during the Black Starsââ¬â¢ training camp in South Africa.
And now, Gyan, 26 has revealed his amazement at the healing power of Kovacevic and says he thought the fast rate of his recovery was due to some sort of witchcraft.
ââ¬ÅWhen she administered the concoction I thought she was going to allow me some days to recuperate,â⬠Gyan said.
ââ¬ÅTo my surprise she told me to start sprinting after just four hours and I said to myself, ââ¬Ëthis lady must either be crazy or a witch.
ââ¬ÅI hesitantly started to sprint and I couldnââ¬â¢t understand how I managed to do it without any difficulties.
ââ¬ÅDerek Boateng who was nearby couldnââ¬â¢t believe what he was seeing, but I must admit Iââ¬â¢m really grateful to this woman.ââ¬
Source: MTNFootball.com.