England captain Harry Kane has unexpectedly become the focus of a bizarre off-field story ahead of England’s crucial Group L match against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
England and Ghana are set to meet at Boston Stadium in Massachusetts on Wednesday in a match that could significantly shape the race for qualification to the Round of 32.
Both teams opened their World Cup campaigns with victories. England defeated Croatia 4-2 in an entertaining Group L opener, while Ghana edged Panama 1-0 to collect three valuable points.
A second consecutive victory would place either nation in a commanding position to advance to the knockout stage and potentially secure qualification ahead of the final group match.
While both coaching staffs are focused on tactical preparations, attention in Ghana has also been drawn to comments made by Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self-described spiritualist who claims he intends to use supernatural methods to prevent Kane from making a major impact in the match.
Bonsam publicly stated that he has targeted the England striker and believes he can influence the outcome of the game by limiting Kane’s effectiveness on the field.
“I am targeting Harry Kane. I have shown my abilities before, so I know what I need to do to stop him,” Bonsam said.
“I am very famous for my predictions. I am not expecting a serious injury for him. It is enough to stop him when he plays against my country.”
“I will do my work to help Ghana,” the 52-year-old added.
The comments quickly attracted attention ahead of one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage.
Kane remains England’s most important attacking player and is expected to lead the line for Thomas Tuchel’s side despite concerns over his fitness following the opening match against Croatia.
The Bayern Munich striker has once again entered the tournament as one of the favorites to challenge for the Golden Boot and remains central to England’s ambitions of winning their first World Cup since 1966.
Bonsam is not unfamiliar with World Cup headlines. He gained international attention during the 2014 tournament in Brazil when he claimed responsibility for a knee injury suffered by Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo before a group-stage match against Ghana.
At the time, Bonsam asserted that he had placed a curse on Ronaldo in an effort to weaken Portugal’s chances against the Black Stars.
“I know what happened with Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury. I am handling it,” Bonsam said in 2014.
“I said four months ago that I would deal seriously with Cristiano Ronaldo and remove him from the World Cup.”
“Or at least prevent him from playing against Ghana, and the best thing I could do was keep him out through injury.”
He further claimed that the injury was spiritual in nature and could not be fully explained through conventional medical diagnosis.
Despite those claims, Ronaldo ultimately played against Ghana during the 2014 World Cup and scored in Portugal’s victory, casting doubt on Bonsam’s assertions.
The latest comments involving Kane have been met largely with amusement rather than concern. Neither the England camp nor Kane himself has publicly responded to the remarks.
England’s focus remains on securing another victory that would strengthen their position at the top of Group L and move them closer to the knockout rounds.
Tuchel’s side have spent recent days preparing for Ghana’s pace and physicality, with Kane expected to play a central role in England’s attacking plans.
Ghana, meanwhile, view the match as an opportunity to secure one of the biggest victories of their tournament campaign and take a major step toward qualification.
Whether Bonsam’s comments prove to be little more than colorful pre-match theater or simply add another unusual chapter to World Cup folklore, the spotlight will ultimately return to the players when England and Ghana meet on the field.
For Kane, the objective remains straightforward: score goals, help England win and ensure that any talk of curses remains firmly outside the stadium.
