Ghanaian witch doctor claims to curse England captain Harry Kane
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A Ghanaian witch doctor, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, claims he is placing a curse on England captain Harry Kane to prevent him from performing well against Ghana.
- Bonsam previously claimed responsibility for Cristiano Ronaldo's injury at the 2014 World Cup.
- England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, remains focused on team preparation, while player Djed Spence highlights the team's strong camaraderie and high standards.
Ahead of England's World Cup match against Ghana, a Ghanaian witch doctor named Nana Kwaku Bonsam has vowed to curse England captain Harry Kane. Bonsam claims he is working to stop Kane from impacting the game, stating, "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 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 enough just to stop him against my country. I will do my part to help Ghana.
Bonsam, who previously asserted his influence in causing Cristiano Ronaldo's knee injury during the 2014 World Cup, is now targeting Kane. He insists he does not wish for a serious injury but aims to neutralize Kane's effectiveness against his country. "It will be enough just to stop him against my country. I will do my part to help Ghana," Bonsam told the Daily Star.
I know what is involved when we talk about Cristiano Ronaldo's injury. I am working on him and I am very serious.
Kane enters the match in strong form, having scored two goals in England's 4-2 victory over Croatia and standing one goal away from Gary Lineker's record for England's top scorer at World Cups. Bonsam's claims have garnered attention, though they are rooted in spiritual beliefs rather than medical explanations, according to his past statements.
He wants the best from his players. He sets high standards and at this tournament we have to be ready. Every training session must be at the highest level.
Despite these unusual pre-match pronouncements, England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, remains focused solely on the team's sporting preparations. Player Djed Spence commented on the positive team environment, attributing it to Tuchel's demanding standards and the strong sense of unity within the squad. "We are building a family, we have built a brotherhood in the national team. We all have the same dream and we are all at it," Spence said.
We are building a family, we have built a brotherhood in the national team. We all have the same dream and we are all at it.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.