The story began in the stands of a bustling stadium, where England’s Harry Kane found himself unable to convert a clear‑cut chance in the dying moments of a World Cup group‑stage match against Ghana. The miss left the English side with a single point from a goalless draw, a result that surprised many observers.
A Witch Doctor’s Unusual Intervention
Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self‑styled Ghanaian witch doctor, publicly declared that he had placed a spell on the Tottenham Hotspur forward to curb his scoring prowess. After the match, he announced that the curse would be lifted for the player’s next appearance, a claim that quickly gathered media attention.
Bonsam, known for his flamboyant pronouncements, said the spell was intended as a psychological deterrent rather than a literal enchantment. He explained that the ritual would be performed at a local shrine, after which Kane would be free to resume his usual form on the pitch.
Kane, who had previously netted two goals against Croatia in an earlier World Cup encounter, brushed off the episode with a pragmatic outlook. “Every chance isn’t meant to be taken,” he remarked in a post‑match interview, emphasizing that missed opportunities are part of the game.
While the episode has sparked a flurry of social‑media commentary, it also raises questions about the intersection of sport, folklore and media narratives. FIFA, the sport’s governing body, has not commented on the matter, leaving the story to circulate as a curious footnote in the tournament’s broader narrative.