A self-proclaimed witch doctor from Ghana, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, says he is working a spell on England captain Harry Kane ahead of the World Cup clash between Ghana and England on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Bonsam, whose name translates to 'Devil of Wednesday,' claims to have previously used his magic to injure Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2014 World Cup, giving Ghana an edge.
Bonsam's Claims and Methods
Bonsam told the Daily Star: 'I am working on Harry Kane. I have shown what I am capable of before so I know what work I must do to stop him. I am very famous for my predictions. I am not wishing him serious injury. It will be just enough to stop him against my country. I will do my work so that it can help Ghana.'
The witch doctor claims his powers come from the Kofi Oo Kofi shrine and that he is 'Africa’s only Authentic Man,' offering rituals, guidance, spiritual healing, and protection. In 2014, he said he conjured a special powder from his gods, mixed with leaves and concoctions, placed around an image of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Historical Context: The 2014 Ronaldo Incident
In 2014, Bonsam claimed responsibility for a knee injury that threatened Ronaldo's participation in the World Cup before Portugal faced Ghana. He stated: 'I know what Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury is about, I’m working on him. I am very serious about it. Last week, I went around looking for four dogs and I got them to be used in manufacturing a special spirit called Kahwiri Kapam. I said it four months ago that I will work on Cristiano Ronaldo seriously and rule him out of the World Cup or at least prevent him from playing against Ghana and the best thing I can do is to keep him out though injury. This injury can never be cured by any medic, they can never see what is causing the injury because it is spiritual. Today, it is his knee, tomorrow it is his thigh, next day it is something else.'
However, Ronaldo had pre-existing patellar tendinosis in his left knee before the tournament. Despite Bonsam's claims, Ronaldo played against Ghana and scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory for Portugal, his only goal of the 2014 World Cup.
Impact on the Upcoming Match
Bonsam now aims to replicate his supposed success by targeting Harry Kane. England and Ghana face off on June 23, 2026, in a crucial group stage match. Whether the spell will have any effect remains to be seen, but Bonsam's boasts have added a supernatural twist to the sporting contest.
