Ghanaian Witch Doctor Claims Curse on Harry Kane; England Held 0-0 by Ghana
Before a 2026 World Cup group match, Ghanaian witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam claimed to curse England striker Harry Kane to prevent scoring. England was held to a 0-0 draw, and Kane missed a close-range chance, drawing online speculation the hex worked. Bonsam later released a video lifting the curse. The event blended sports, traditional beliefs, and commentary from figures like Dave Portnoy.
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Ghanaian Sorcerer Claims to Have Cursed Harry Kane at 2026 World Cup
A Ghanaian healer named Nana Kwaku Bonsam has claimed to have placed a curse on England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane ahead of the 2026 World Cup group stage match between England and Ghana. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with Kane failing to score despite a close volley attempt. The sorcerer reportedly sent a message to Kane, saying 'Harry, I will come to see you, don't take it badly, we are friends.' England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, will face Panama in their next group stage match. The article explores whether the curse was effective or if Kane simply had an off game.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertHarry Kane 'Freed' from Ghanaian Sorcerer's Curse After England Draw
A Ghanaian sorcerer, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, claims he has lifted a curse he placed on England captain Harry Kane to prevent him from scoring against Ghana in their 2026 World Cup Group L match. The game ended in a 0-0 draw, with Kane missing a late chance, lending credibility to the alleged spell. Bonsam now says Kane is free to score in England's next match. Ghana faces Croatia next in a crucial group stage clash. The article blends sports reporting with supernatural claims and includes related links to other World Cup stories from the same media outlet.
Home Football - actualitésFrom Ronaldo to Kane: Ghana's 'Devil of Wednesday' Witch Doctor Returns with World Cup Claims
The article reports on Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self-proclaimed Ghanaian witch doctor known as the 'Devil of Wednesday,' who has resurfaced with claims of influencing the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bonsam previously claimed responsibility for Cristiano Ronaldo's knee injury during the 2014 World Cup through spiritual rituals. In 2026, he declared he was working on England captain Harry Kane ahead of Ghana's Group L match. After a goalless draw between England and Ghana, Kane delivered a poor performance (rated 5.5) and missed an open chance, sparking fan jokes about Bonsam's claims. The article notes Bonsam has an international profile, living in the Bronx, Amsterdam, and Berlin, and owns multiple shrines and a cattle farm. No evidence supports his supernatural claims, and the story remains a controversial subplot of the tournament.
Yardbarker: SoccerGhanaian spiritualist who hexed Harry Kane says he has now freed him
Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a prominent Ghanaian spiritualist and healer, claimed he placed a spell on England captain Harry Kane before the 2026 World Cup match between England and Ghana. Following a 0-0 draw in which Kane missed a late chance to win the game, Bonsam's earlier threats gained renewed attention. After the match, Bonsam announced that the spell had expired and that he had 'freed' Kane, saying they were friends and that Kane would score in his next game. Kane himself downplayed the miss, attributing it to a poor connection rather than supernatural interference. The incident mixed sports reporting with elements of folklore and superstition.
FútbolGhanaian Witch Doctor Claims to Have Lifted Curse on Harry Kane After England-Ghana Draw
Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a Ghanaian witch doctor, claimed he cast a curse on England striker Harry Kane to prevent him from scoring against Ghana in their 2026 World Cup group match. The match ended in a goalless draw, and Kane failed to score. Bonsam subsequently declared himself the 'most powerful spiritualist in the world' in a social media video, stating he had lifted the curse so Kane could score in his next match. He also invited Kane to visit him, saying 'Don't be offended. We are friends.' Bonsam first gained notoriety in 2014 when he claimed responsibility for Cristiano Ronaldo's knee injury before the World Cup, when Portugal was set to face Ghana.
RecordGhanaian 'witch doctor' vows to 'free Harry Kane' after taking credit for England miss
Ghanaian spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam, known as the 'Devil of Wednesday', has claimed he cast a spell on England captain Harry Kane during a World Cup friendly against Ghana, which ended in a 0-0 draw in Boston. Bonsam took credit for Kane's failure to score, including a late miss from seven yards. He now says he will 'release' Kane so he can score in England's next match against Panama. Bonsam, who previously claimed responsibility for a knee injury threatening Cristiano Ronaldo's 2014 World Cup participation, insists he is the most powerful spiritualist in the world. Kane downplayed the miss, attributing it to the nature of being a striker.
Mirror - FootballGhanaian Witch Doctor Claims to Have Lifted Curse on England's Harry Kane
Following England's 0-0 friendly draw with Ghana, Ghanaian witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam released a video showing himself breaking a seal. He claimed to have removed a spiritual binding he placed on England captain Harry Kane, which he said caused Kane to be ineffective during the match. Two days prior, Bonsam had announced he was casting a spell to stop Kane without injuring him. In the match, Kane was largely invisible and missed a clear scoring opportunity. Bonsam now states that the curse is lifted, allowing Kane to score normally in the upcoming World Cup. The report originates from Hupu Sports and includes a video source from X (formerly Twitter).
虎扑 - 足球Dave Portnoy says witch doctor curse on Harry Kane vs Ghana 'totally fair'
After England's surprising 0-0 draw with Ghana in the 2026 World Cup, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy commented that a Ghanaian witch doctor's curse on Harry Kane was 'totally fair game.' Prior to the match, the witch doctor claimed he would work on Kane to stop him from scoring. Kane, who scored twice against Croatia in England's opener, had a disastrous performance with only 19 touches in the match, his lowest in a major tournament. Fans and commentators speculated the curse was real. England, yet to clinch a Round of 32 spot, will face Panama in their final group stage game.
Yardbarker: SoccerEngland Held 0-0 by Ghana; Harry Kane Misses Sitter After Witch Doctor Claims Hex
England played to a goalless draw against Ghana in their second group stage match of the 2026 World Cup, a disappointing result for the English side. The match was notable for a late miss by star striker Harry Kane, who sent the ball over the bar from point-blank range. The article suggests a possible explanation for Kane's rare miss: before the match, a well-known Ghanaian witch doctor, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, publicly stated he had placed a hex on Kane to prevent him from scoring. Bonsam claimed he would not cause serious injury but would do enough to stop Kane from helping Ghana. The article presents the coincidental timing of the miss and the witch doctor's claim as a noteworthy story, blending sports reporting with an unusual cultural element.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertGhanaian Witch Doctor Claims to Cast Spell on Harry Kane to Help Ghana Win
On June 24, Hupu Soccer News reported that two days prior, traditional Ghanaian high priest Nana Kwaku Bonsam publicly claimed he was casting a spell on England striker Harry Kane. The witch doctor stated, 'I am casting a spell on Harry Kane... I will use my magic to help the Ghana team win.' The report notes that Kane subsequently missed a match-winning goal from the position mentioned. The story, sourced from X, highlights the intersection of sports and traditional beliefs, and has sparked online discussion about the efficacy of the claimed spell.
虎扑 - 足球Ghanaian Healer Nana Kwaku Bonsam Claims to Have Cursed Harry Kane Ahead of World Cup Match
Ahead of Tuesday's World Cup Group L match between England and Ghana, Ghanaian witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam has publicly claimed to have placed a curse on England striker Harry Kane to prevent him from playing effectively. Bonsam, whose name translates to 'Wednesday's Devil,' previously made a similar claim regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's knee injury during the 2014 World Cup. He stated that he is using spiritual powders, leaves, and potions from the Kofi Oo Kofi shrine to stop Kane. Kane scored two goals in England's first match and is considered a key player. Bonsam insists he does not wish a serious injury on Kane but only to hinder his performance against Ghana.
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