Nana Kwaku Bonsam, the Ghanaian witch doctor who placed a curse on England captain Harry Kane, has now lifted the hex and predicts the striker will leave Panama spellbound in Saturday's crucial World Cup group match.
Curse and Its Impact
Bonsam wrapped a rope around a chameleon in a ritual to 'tie up' Kane ahead of England's World Cup game against Ghana. The match ended in a goalless draw, with Kane missing a clear chance that England manager Thomas Tuchel admitted the captain would normally score '99 times of 100'.
The witch doctor claimed the curse was responsible for Kane's poor performance and boasted that the hex had made him rich and renowned as the 'most powerful spiritualist in the whole wide world'. He said people from around the globe were sending him money for their own magical interventions.
Lifting the Hex
Bonsam posted a video online showing him cutting the ropes he claimed were restricting Kane, declaring, 'Ok, I'm done with the players.' He said he had freed the England team so 'they are going to show their ability' against Panama.
'Harry Kane is not my enemy. I love Harry Kane. He's going to perform very, very well this match,' Bonsam said. 'I know for sure Harry Kane is going to play, and play very, very well. He's going to perform very, very good. You just mark my words. Harry Kane, you are my brother. I love you.'
Bonsam's Background and Wealth
Bonsam, whose name translates as 'Devil Of Wednesday', said Africans had inherited 'powers' from their ancestors. He flaunted his wealth, claiming his shirt cost $3,500 (£2,648) and his watch was a Royal Oak brand. 'People think we spiritualists don't have money. We are also capable of buying expensive things,' he said.
This is not the first time Bonsam has targeted a football star. In 2014, he claimed to have tried to curse Cristiano Ronaldo during the World Cup. Although Ronaldo was injured before the tournament, he still played and scored the winning goal against Ghana, though both teams were eliminated in the group stage.
Fair Fight Promised
Bonsam refused to put a curse on England's opponents, Panama, ensuring the group decider will be a fair contest. England need a win to top the group, while Ghana also aim to qualify for the knockout stages.
'This is not a trick. This is not AI. See this black magic,' Bonsam said as he performed the curse-lifting ritual, which involved a list of England players' names including Kane's.
