'Swear the juju magic worked': Netizens flood social media with reactions after Harry Kane's shocking miss

In a shocking video that has now taken social media by storm, a bizarre moment from the FIFA World Cup 2026 has left the football community stunned and deeply divided. The viral clip appears to show an England supporter pointing out a Ghanaian man in the stands allegedly blowing a mysterious white powder toward the pitch, just moments before Harry Kane missed a clear scoring opportunity. The uncanny timing quickly ignited a frenzy online, with some fans joking about some kind of "juju magic" while others debated whether the strange scene was some kind of ritual or just a coincidence. Let's find out who this Ghanaian man is and why fans are convinced that it was some sort of magic.


Well, superstitions have long been part of sporting culture, with athletes often relying on lucky charms, pre-game rituals, or personal routines in the belief that they can affect performance. However, it is far less common for someone to openly claim they are carrying out a ritual aimed at disrupting an opposing team.

While, ahead of England's clash with Ghana, that unusual scenario appeared to unfold. A Ghanaian spiritual practitioner publicly stated that he intended to place a curse on England's players, particularly Harry Kane, with the aim of preventing the striker from finding the back of the net during the match.

Following the bizarre videos surfacing on social media, many dismissed the pre-match claims as little more than football folklore, but events on the pitch only added fuel to the speculation. England struggled to find a way past Ghana's resilient defence, while Harry Kane missed one of the game's best opportunities and sent a close-range effort high into the stands.


The goalless draw left England frustrated and fans yearning for explanations. The conversation had already been sparked before kickoff when renowned Ghanaian spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam, whose name is often translated as "Devil of Wednesday", claimed he was using spiritual powers to disrupt Kane's focus and affect his decision-making during the match.

Adding to the intrigue, a Ghanaian supporter at Boston Stadium went viral after being filmed blowing an unidentified white powder from the stands. The clip spread rapidly across social media, prompting amused and bewildered reactions from nearby England fans, some of whom jokingly warned others not to "mess with the juju".

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The spiritualist never suggested that he wanted to cause any kind of physical harm to Kane; instead, he claimed his intention was simply to prevent the England captain from scoring and helping his side take a significant step toward qualification for the Round of 16.

This is when the match statistics only intensified the discussion. England registered 18 attempts on goal but managed to test the goalkeeper with just four of them.

As chance after chance went begging, some fans found it increasingly difficult to overlook the unusual pre-match prediction and the speculation that followed.


The defining moment of the debate right now comes from when Harry Kane was presented with a golden opportunity in front of goal. With the ball falling kindly and the goalkeeper out of position, the England captain looked set to score. Instead, his left-footed effort flew well over the bar and into the stands, leaving fans stunned.

While many observers dismissed the incident and the surrounding claims as pure coincidence, others saw the miss as further evidence supporting the pre-match prediction. A user wrote, "Swear the juju doctor really did his magic on Harry Kane." 😭😭😭. "

"They allow Juju prophets inside the stadium?

Wonders shall never end."

While one asked, "Why did the juju not help Ghana to score?" It only prevents England from scoring."

"😂🤣😂😂 Kane is consulting with every Black player in the squad to see if there is a chance what our brother is saying is true, especially after that miss in the 16 area," one joked on social X (formerly called Twitter).

What stupidity! If his juju could only make Ghana have a draw game, then he is a professional thief and nothing else. When last did Ghana win the AFCON? With this much talking and sweating just for a draw game, it shows a deep loss of contact with reality defined as 'psychosis', and more such comments flowed in.


The speculation has since spread beyond England's camp. Some believers have even suggested that Croatia and their captain, Luka Modrić, could be the next focus of similar claims.

Hence, whether it was simply poor finishing, misfortune or something more unusual, the incident has sparked a heated online debate, with countless fans convinced the events surrounding England and Kane were far too strange to ignore.

According to Sage Knowledge, Okomfo Anokye is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Akan history, celebrated for his wisdom, leadership, and lasting impact on society. Historical accounts credit him with remarkable abilities, including healing, influencing natural forces, and helping establish social and moral codes.

The title "Okomfo" is commonly translated as "priest", highlighting his role as a spiritual guide and revealed cultural leader. For many Ghanaian supporters, references to Anokye represent a tribute to their heritage and a way of expressing pride in their history.

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