The World Cup never fails to deliver bizarre off-the-pitch headlines, but this one might take the crown. Following a frustrating 0-0 draw between England and Ghana, a Ghanaian spiritualist has stepped forward to claim full responsibility for stopping one of the world's most lethal strikers.
The Curse of Bonsam
Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a well-known witch doctor in Ghana, released a viral video claiming that he had placed a spiritual binding on England's captain, Harry Kane. Kane, usually a prolific goalscorer, missed two clear-cut chances and seemed completely out of sync during the 90 minutes.
"I told the spirits to tie his boots together," Bonsam boldly stated in the video, which has amassed millions of views across social media. "He is a great player, but against the Black Stars, my magic was stronger."
Fans React
While most football fans are laughing off the claims, the superstitious timing has certainly sparked a massive debate on social media. Whether it was magic, fatigue, or just a brilliant Ghanaian defense, the 0-0 draw remains one of the more surprising results of the group stages.