Pitso Mosimane with Steve Komphela during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
In the picture, Komphela is seen kneeling with a bucket of traditional beer next to him.
The ceremony is usually performed when one needs to appease ancestors in exchange for good fortunes.
Football fans believe this could help Amakhosi to get back to their winning ways.
Chiefs will go up against Mamelodi Sundowns on Tuesday night before facing crosstown rivals Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
The authenticity of this image, or the context surrounding it, could not yet be established.
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