Ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Group L World Cup encounter, England captain Harry Kane has become the target of an extraordinary off-field plot. Nana Kwaku Bonsam, one of Ghana’s most famous traditional priests, has declared he is using spiritual powers to stop the prolific striker and help the Black Stars secure victory.
A ‘Spiritual’ Intervention
In a statement that has sent ripples through the football world, Bonsam—whose name translates literally as “Devil of Wednesday”—confirmed he is actively working to neutralize Kane’s threat. The priest, who claims his powers come from the Kofi Oo Kofi shrine and labels himself ‘Africa’s only Authentic Man’, was unequivocal about his intentions.
“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,” Bonsam told the Daily Star. However, he clarified that his aim is not to cause serious harm. “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”.
A History of Controversial Claims
This is not the first time Bonsam has targeted a global superstar. He famously claimed responsibility for a knee injury that troubled Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Portugal’s clash with Ghana at the 2014 World Cup. At the time, he boasted that the injury was spiritual and incurable by medical science. Despite his claims, Ronaldo played and scored the late winner in a 2-1 victory for Portugal.
The Psychic Counter-Attack
The unprecedented spiritual threat has prompted a counter-measure from an unexpected quarter. TV mystic Uri Geller has promised to use his own powers to protect the England captain. Geller stated he would use photographs of Kane and Bonsam to send “vibrations” and “activate all my powers” to cancel out any negative energy. Citing Albert Einstein’s theory that everything is energy, Geller expressed confidence he could shield Kane from Bonsam’s influence.
Match Context
The bizarre row adds a layer of intrigue to what is already a high-stakes match. England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, opened their campaign with an impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia, with Kane scoring twice. The striker is now on the verge of breaking Gary Lineker’s record for England’s all-time World Cup goal scorer.
Ghana, under coach Carlos Queiroz, also started strongly with a 1-0 win over Panama. A positive result against the Three Lions would significantly boost their chances of advancing to the knockout stages. The match is scheduled for Tuesday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Social Media Reaction
Unsurprisingly, the priest’s comments have sparked a firestorm of reactions online. Some fans have dismissed the claims as mere mind games, while others have pointed to the irony of his past failures. One user noted, “This man ‘tied’ Ronaldo’s leg in 2014 only for him to score his only goal of the tournament against Ghana”. Others questioned his strategy, asking why he doesn’t focus his powers on helping Ghana win the trophy itself.
As England and Ghana prepare to face off, the football world will be watching not only the action on the pitch but also whether the spiritual battle declared by Nana Kwaku Bonsam has any effect on the tournament’s top scorer.
