Renowned Ghanaian spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam is back in the spotlight with his most audacious claim of the 2026 World Cup yet, projecting that underdogs Cape Verde will knock out the reigning champions, Argentina, during their Round of 32 showdown in Miami. Bonsam previously gained internet notoriety after claiming responsibility for Harry Kane's uncharacteristic scoreless performance when England faced Ghana during the group stage.
Witch doctor’s Argentina-Cape Verde prediction stuns football fans
In a video that quickly went viral across his social media networks, Bonsam confidently asserted that his spiritual powers would side with Cape Verde, rendering Argentina's efforts futile. He didn't stop at the upcoming match, either; the spiritualist boldly declared that the ultimate destination of the trophy has already been decided in the spiritual realm, predicting that Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are destined to win the entire tournament.
While few take these supernatural assertions at face value, the prediction has spread like wildfire due to the bizarre timing of his previous claims regarding Harry Kane. Prior to the Ghana-England match, Bonsam publicly announced he had placed a hex on the English captain. Following a frustrating 0-0 draw where Kane uncharacteristically squandered clear scoring opportunities, Bonsam claimed total victory, though he later claimed to have lifted the curse and even offered to name his child after the striker as a peace offering.
Bonsam is no stranger to the spotlight when it comes to major international tournaments. Back during the 2014 World Cup, the spiritualist captured headlines across the African continent by claiming he had caused Cristiano Ronaldo's injury through a ritual known as 'Kahwiri Kapam'. While these supernatural claims completely lack credible evidence, Bonsam has established a clear pattern: timing audacious assertions to coincide with blockbuster sporting events, banking on high-stakes drama to guarantee maximum attention regardless of the actual result.
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Unwilling to leave anything to chance, passionate Argentine supporters have launched their own digital counter-offensive. Social media platforms have been flooded with the phrase "Anulo mufa"—a Spanish expression meaning "cancel the curse" or "ward off bad luck", as fans jokingly yet enthusiastically try to neutralize Bonsam's spiritual declarations. The phrase has spread so rapidly that it has emerged as one of the top trending topics across Spanish-language networks ahead of the Friday kickoff.
Argentina clear favourites, but Cape Verde no less
On paper, the defending champions remain overwhelming favorites to advance, powered by an undefeated group-stage run and Lionel Messi's tournament-leading six goals. However, Cape Verde boasts an unbeaten record of their own, fueled by the spectacular form of goalkeeper Vozinha and an unwavering faith that destiny is on their side. Whether Bonsam’s viral prediction serves as genuine inspiration or just pre-match entertainment, the atmospheric clash in Miami has cemented itself as a must-watch encounter.