The Ghanaian 'Witch Doctor' Who Cursed Ronaldo Has Now Targeted Harry Kane. What’s Happening?

As FIFA World Cup 2026 throws up its share of spectacle on and off the pitch, few stories have captured attention quite like the return of Ghana's most controversial spiritual figure. Nana Kwaku Bonsam, the self-proclaimed Ghanaian witch doctor who claims responsibility for Cristiano Ronaldo's knee injury at the 2014 World Cup, says he has now set his sights on England captain Harry Kane ahead of a high-stakes Group L encounter.

Who Is Nana Kwaku Bonsam?

Nana Kwaku Bonsam is a Ghanaian witch doctor who operates three shrines in Accra and styles himself as "The Great Authentic Man." According to his website, he travels globally and has lived in New York, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Italy. He has reportedly been featured in two profile articles in The New York Times.

What Does 'Devil of Wednesday' Mean?

His name reportedly translates as "Devil of Wednesday," a detail that has only added to his mystique during this World Cup cycle.

How Did He First Make Headlines Through Cristiano Ronaldo?

At the 2014 World Cup, Bonsam claimed he caused a knee injury that threatened Cristiano Ronaldo's participation in the tournament. He said he had sourced four dogs to manufacture what he described as a special spirit called Kahwiri Kapam, as per NDTV Sports.

What Has He Said About Harry Kane?

Ahead of Ghana's Group L match against England, Bonsam told the Daily Star he is actively working on Harry Kane. According to NDTV Sports, "I have shown what I am capable of before, so I know what work I must do to stop him," he said. He added that he is not wishing Kane serious injury, only enough disruption to benefit Ghana on the day.

How Has Harry Kane Been Spending His Time Between Matches?

While Bonsam prepares his rituals, Harry Kane and England have been recovering rather differently. The squad visited Kauffman Stadium, home of MLB's Kansas City Royals, following their FIFA World Cup opening victory over Croatia. Kane posted on X that he had a great time and thanked the Royals for hosting the team.

Is There Any Reason to Take These Claims Seriously?

No credible evidence links Bonsam's rituals to Cristiano Ronaldo's 2014 injury or any other outcome. Yet the story travels because it sits at the intersection of sporting pressure, cultural belief, and the theatrical unpredictability that makes the FIFA World Cup unlike any other event on earth.

(With inputs from yMedia)