A Ghanaian witch doctor has vowed to ‘stop’ Harry Kane ahead of England vs Ghana at the World Cup 2026. Nana Kwaku Bonsam, the same man who claimed responsibility for Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury at the 2014 World Cup, says he is already working to neutralise the England captain. While Thomas Tuchel’s squad keep their focus firmly on the pitch, the claim has reignited a piece of football folklore that fascinates fans worldwide. So who is this man, and how seriously should anyone take his threat?
Witch doctor sets sights on Kane
Nana Kwaku Bonsam has re-emerged ahead of England’s World Cup meeting with Ghana, vowing to stop Harry Kane from making an impact. The Ghanaian witch doctor claims he has been working for days to neutralise England’s captain and all-time leading goalscorer.
The target is no accident: Kane is England’s primary attacking threat, a clinical finisher who wears the armband. By aiming at the star man, Bonsam strikes at the heart of England’s attack and guarantees himself global headlines just hours before kick-off.
The Ronaldo 2014 story that made his name
Bonsam owes his notoriety to 2014, when he claimed responsibility for Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury in the build-up to the World Cup in Brazil, just as the Portuguese was nursing a knee problem. There was never any evidence linking his supposed ritual to the injury, but the story was enough to make him famous.
Twelve years on, the playbook is identical: pick a superstar, announce a curse, and let the media machine do the rest. For England fans, the episode is less a genuine worry than a reminder that the World Cup carries as much folklore as it does football.
Tuchel’s England stay focused
Inside Thomas Tuchel’s camp, the response is to refuse to engage. The England staff remain locked on their sporting ambitions and treat the threat as mere folklore, not a dressing-room talking point.
Harry Kane is no stranger to pressure or provocation. On the pitch, it is his composure in front of goal that will decide the match, far more than any ritual. The best answer to a curse, as ever, is a goal.
FAQ
Who is the witch doctor threatening Harry Kane?
He is Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a Ghanaian witch doctor best known for claiming responsibility for Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury at the 2014 World Cup.
Why is he targeting Harry Kane?
Kane is England’s captain and all-time top scorer. By targeting the star man, Bonsam ensures maximum publicity ahead of England vs Ghana.
Is there any evidence these curses work?
No. There has never been any proven link between the announced rituals and players’ actual injuries. It is purely a media phenomenon.
How has Tuchel’s England reacted?
The squad remain focused on their sporting goals and treat the threat as a distraction rather than making it a talking point.
When is England vs Ghana at the World Cup 2026?
The match is scheduled in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. Check the official tournament calendar for the exact kick-off time.
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