Ghana's disciplined 0-0 draw against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has ignited a social media frenzy, with fans attributing Harry Kane's unusually quiet performance to a pre-match prediction by renowned Ghanaian traditional spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam. The result, one of Africa's most impressive at the tournament, kept Ghana's knockout hopes alive while leaving England top of Group L.
Witch Doctor's Prediction Resurfaces
Before the match in Boston, Nana Kwaku Bonsam confidently claimed he was working to neutralize England's biggest attacking threat. According to the spiritualist: "I'm working on Harry Kane. I've already shown what I'm capable of, and I know what I need to do to stop him. It won't be a serious injury, but it'll be enough to help my country." Initially dismissed as a publicity stunt, the comments gained traction after Kane failed to make his mark.
Kane's Subdued Performance
The Bayern Munich striker, who scored 69 goals for club and country this season, managed only 19 touches during the contest—the lowest he has ever recorded in a major tournament match for England in which he played at least 90 minutes, according to Opta statistics. He also missed a close-range chance, sending the ball over the crossbar.
Social Media Reactions
Fans flooded social media with humorous and incredulous reactions. @greengirlbella_ wrote: "I've never seen Kane so off in a game. It looked like he didn't even know the players around him. I believe in magic." @jdoo85379 joked: "How do I contact Nana Kwaku Bonsam? I just want to try something." @TheCardsChef added: "I didn't believe in witch doctors until now. Harry Kane was abysmal. Nobody should mess with Nana Kwaku Bonsam." @Cerebrone posted: "Nana Kwaku Bonsam, apologies. I wasn't familiar with your game."
Goalkeeper Credits Hard Work
While fans focused on the spiritual angle, Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare credited hard work for the clean sheet. Speaking to 3 Sports, Asare said: "Facing Harry Kane is normal. Even the best goalkeepers concede goals against him. He has scored against many of them, so why should I be different if he scores against me? The Lord helped me today and I am very happy that He helped us get this point." Asare recorded his second consecutive clean sheet of the tournament.
Kane Remains Positive
Despite his frustration, Kane refused to criticize his teammates. Speaking to the BBC, he said: "It was one of those games against a difficult team to break down. We wanted the win but we take the point. I was kind of man-marked by Partey for a lot of the game, so I didn't have the space to drop deep and arrive late in the box." He added: "We're in a great position and we're playing Panama next, so hopefully we can finish with a win and finish top."
Ghana's Knockout Hopes Alive
The draw leaves England top of Group L, but Ghana remains firmly in contention for a knockout place. The result felt like a victory for the Black Stars, who frustrated one of the tournament favorites. Meanwhile, Ghana suffered a major injury setback as first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi was ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a groin injury, handing Asare an unexpected opportunity.
