Former Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has amused football fans with a behind-the-scenes story about ex-teammates Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, revealing the Nigerian duo relied on what they jokingly called "juju cream" whenever they picked up minor injuries during their time at the club.
Speaking on his podcast, Vardy recalled that Ndidi and Iheanacho would occasionally travel to Nigeria after suffering minor knocks before returning with a large container of the mysterious cream, insisting it was the only product Leicester City's medical staff could use during treatment.
"They'd get little knocks, go back to Nigeria for a day, come back with a big tub of 'juju cream'. That was the only thing the masseuses were allowed to use," Vardy said.
Adding to the humour, the Premier League winner said the pair often teased teammates by claiming the cream came from Nigerian "witch doctors." However, Vardy admitted the remedy appeared to work remarkably well.
"It actually helped. It really worked," he added.
The story quickly went viral, prompting laughter among football fans and sparking conversations about traditional African remedies. The mystery was later cleared up when Ndidi explained that the so-called "juju cream" was simply shea butter, a natural West African product widely used to soothe sore muscles, massage the body and moisturise the skin.
Vardy's light-hearted revelation also highlighted the close friendship he shared with Ndidi and Iheanacho during their successful spell at Leicester City, where the trio helped the Foxes win the 2021 FA Cup and Community Shield while creating lasting memories on and off the pitch.