In a tense World Cup 2026 match, England's Harry Kane missed a crucial opportunity to secure a victory against Ghana, leading to speculation about a possible curse from a Ghanaian witch doctor.

Kane's Miss in the Final Minutes

During the Group Stage encounter, with the score tied at 0-0, Kane had a golden chance to clinch the win in the 86th minute. After a header from English left back Nico O'Reilly struck the crossbar, the ball fell perfectly to Kane's left foot. However, the Bayern Munich striker sent the shot soaring over the goal, resulting in a disappointing draw for England. This outcome allowed Ghana to advance to the Knockout Stage for the first time in their history.

The Witch Doctor's Influence

In the lead-up to the match, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a well-known Ghanaian witch doctor, claimed he would place a curse on Kane to enhance Ghana's chances. According to the Daily Star, Bonsam, whose name means ‘Devil of Wednesday,’ has a history of using his magic in international soccer, having previously cursed Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2014 World Cup, which coincided with Ronaldo suffering a knee injury. However, Bonsam clarified that his intention was not to injure Kane seriously but rather to hinder his performance against Ghana.

Regardless of the supernatural claims, Kane's failure to convert in a critical moment has raised eyebrows, especially considering his impressive record of two goals in the previous match and 61 goals for Bayern this season. As Ghana prepares to face Croatia on June 27, it remains unclear if Bonsam has targeted any players from the Croatian side.