ENGLAND fans can breathe easier after a witch doctor “released” Harry Kane from a World Cup curse which stopped him scoring against Ghana.
Nana Kwaku Bonsam had jinxed the Three Lions skipper who blazed over from six yards in
Ghana fan and spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam put a curse on England skipper Harry Kane Credit: Unknown
Kane was left in disbelief after missing England’s best chance of the game Credit: Alamy Live News.
Three Lions fans gasped in disbelief and Kane sank to his knees when he missed the best chance of the game.
Yesterday Bonsam declared his work was done, telling The Sun: “I tied for the Ghana game and now I’m going to release him so that next match he can score.
“Harry Kane, don’t be offended with me, we are friends but I had to do what I had to do.
“I have released you and I thank Kofi Kofi powers and the ancestors of the land.
“I am the most powerful spiritualist in the world.
“Harry Kane, you are my friend and I just want to say I have loosed you.”
Bonsam, whose name means the Wednesday Devil, claims to draw his powers from the Kofi-Oo-Kofi shrine in a Ghanaian village.
He enjoys pop star status back home and claims to have caused star Cristiano Ronaldo’s knee injury in the 2014 World Cup.
Last night fan Richard Wilson, 65, laughed and said: “I’m relieved that the curse has been lifted after that display, and hope Kane gets his shooting boots back on.
The ball fell to Kane near the end of the 0-0 draw but he skied it over the bar Credit: Reuters
Kane drops to his knees after missing the golden chance to put England ahead Credit: AFP
“But God help us if we get the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the next round — they will have witch doctors galore!”
had packed into the Boston Stadium on Tuesday, but they and millions across England groaned as coach men lost their creative spark.
star Kane, 32, has bagged 64 goals this season — including two in England’s 4-2 curtain-raiser triumph over last week.
But he was largely anonymous for long spells against Ghana, and his team went more nearly an hour before having a clear shot on goal.
Ghanaian Bonsam cursed England’s Kane to prevent him netting against the West African underdogs Credit: Facebook
Jude Bellingham and his England teammates were given a timely reality check against Ghana Credit: Getty
England’s best chance came after defender Nico O’Reilly thundered a header against the bar which bounced out to Kane.
Fans expecting the net to bulge an instant later wailed in dismay as the normally lethal striker volleyed high over the bar.
England, fourth best in the world, failed to break down a team 60 places below them in the rankings.
The Three Lions stay top of Group L but need three points on Saturday against Central American minnows , world ranked 42, to clinch an easier path in the knockout stages.
Even Sir David Beckham couldn’t hide his frustration during the match Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Thirsty fans are preparing to party in glorious UK sunshine ahead of the 10pm kick-off (5pm local time) in New Jersey’s 80,600-seat MetLife Stadium.
Market experts say 35million pints will be downed at home and in boozers — triggering the biggest pub takings since .
Barbecues and TV parties will boost sales in supermarkets to an estimated £400million.
expects 18million will watch England’s first weekend game.
England ratings vs Ghana: Gordon struggles will have Barcelona sweating but Anderson remains solid presence
ENGLAND were brought back down to earth as they laboured to a 0-0 draw with Ghana.
The Three Lions had gotten their World Cup campaign off to a perfect start last week by beating Croatia 4-2 in Texas.
Much was expected from their second group game, but Thomas Tuchel’s side never truly got going.
Ghana put up stubborn resistance under their wily boss Carlos Queiroz.
Despite England’s efforts, they could not break through.
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Meanwhile, thousands of Three Lions fans were flocking to New York, a 20-minute drive from MetLife.
Fan singalongs are expected in iconic spots including Times Square and near the Empire State building.
supporter John Collins, a 48-year-old accountant on his way from Boston to New York by bus, said: “This is going to be the highlight of the World Cup for many.
“Going to New York for an England game is what dreams are made of — and we’re going to make the most of it in the City That Never Sleeps!”
Meanwhile, Brits are rallying behind The Sun’s campaign to make the anthem Wonderwall England’s unofficial song of the tournament.
data reveals the 1995 classic has enjoyed a 50 per cent UK streaming surge since the England v Croatia match.
Earlier this week we revealed that Oasis’s joined celebs like , and to back our call.
Other footie anthems are enjoying a resurgence on Spotify, with the Fat Les classic Vindaloo seeing a 1,006 per cent streaming rise.
Ezri Konsa was lucky not to concede a penalty in the second half Credit: Reuters
Bellingham was potentially lucky to avoid a sending off for covering his mouth Credit: Getty
Three Lions by Baddiel, Skinner & The Lightning Seeds has enjoyed an 888 per cent bounce and New Order’s 1990 theme World in Motion has jumped 861 per cent.
Where to buy England's 2026 World Cup kits
ENGLAND are dreaming of World Cup glory in North America this summer.
And you can show your support for Thomas Tuchel’s men by wearing the new Nike kits.
The white home jersey and red away strip were unveiled and went on sale in March.
England home and away kits can be purchased online at the England Store .
The AeroFIT kits cost £134.99 for adults, while the Stadium kit costs £89.99.
A full kids’ kit – shirt, shorts, socks – costs £54.99.
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