A prominent Ghanaian traditional priest, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, has stirred controversy ahead of Ghana’s FIFA World Cup group-stage encounter with England after claiming he is undertaking spiritual efforts aimed at limiting the impact of England captain, Harry Kane.
The statement, which was shared by popular football news platform TouchlineX on X, quickly gained traction online and generated widespread reactions among football fans.
In the viral post, Bonsam declared:
“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 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 comments sparked intense debate across social media, with users expressing a range of opinions about the unusual pre-match claim.
Bonsam, who is widely known in Ghana for his traditional spiritual practices, has made similar assertions in the past. He previously claimed to have played a role in the knee injury suffered by Cristiano Ronaldo before Portugal's 2014 FIFA World Cup match against Ghana.
The upcoming England-Ghana fixture has already attracted significant attention as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage campaign.
Ghana heads into the match following a 1-0 victory over Panama in its opening game, while England also began its campaign strongly, with Kane finding the back of the net.
Social media users were quick to react to Bonsam’s remarks.
One user, identified as #Spotless_213, questioned the logic behind the claim, writing:
“Why is he not working on Ghana to win the match or rather win the World Cup trophy?”
Another user, #M4Mogul, dismissed the comments as an attempt to attract attention, stating:
“Bro can’t work to fix his country but wants to work Harry Kane. I know a clout chaser when I see one.”
A third user, #watchmetry77, referenced Bonsam’s previous comments involving Ronaldo, saying:
“If he really said this, then Harry Kane is scoring a hat-trick. This man ‘tied’ Ronaldo’s leg in 2014 only for him to score his only goal of the tournament against Ghana.”
The remarks have continued to generate mixed reactions within African football communities on X. While some users described the comments as harmless entertainment or psychological mind games ahead of a major match, others argued that attention should remain focused on tactics and performance on the field rather than spiritual claims.
England and Ghana are scheduled to meet in their second Group L fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday at Gillette Stadium, with both teams seeking to strengthen their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.
ADEOLA KUNLE
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