Ghanaian Witch Doctor Sends Mystical Message to Messi before Egypt Clash

07.07.26 FT World Cup

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Ghanaian witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam sent a mystical online message to Lionel Messi ahead of Tuesday's Round of 16 clash with Egypt.

Just days ago, the controversial spiritual healer confidently declared that Cape Verde would eliminate Lionel Scaloni’s men from the 2026 World Cup. That viral prophecy ultimately crashed and burned during the Round of 32.

The South American giants survived a brutal 120 minute battle edging the Blue Sharks 3-2 in extra time to keep their title defense alive. They now advance to face the Pharaohs who dramatically booked their first ever Round of 16 ticket via a tense penalty shootout victory over Australia.

A sudden mystical pivot

Instead of defending his shattered prediction, the traditional priest completely reversed his stance. Taking to his official Instagram account, he posted a dedicated tribute to the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.

"I, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, love you more my brother Messi. May the powers of Kofi 'o' Kofi be with you"

The caption read blessing the forward rather than hexing him. He simultaneously used the viral attention to warn his followers about fraudulent social media accounts attempting to impersonate his spiritual practice.

The master of World Cup mind games

This is not Bonsam's first rodeo at the current tournament. He previously dominated global headlines by claiming he performed a dark ritual to neutralize Harry Kane.

Following a gritty 0-0 draw between Ghana & England in the group stage, the sorcerer publicly celebrated the success of his spell. He later boasted that he "released" the English striker pointing to Kane's subsequent goals against Panama as absolute proof of his mystical control.

His tournament antics even included throwing white powder while dancing with rival fans after Ghana’s narrow 1-0 elimination by Colombia.

A History of High-Profile Hexes

To fully understand Bonsam's global infamy, one must look past the current tournament.

He has a long, documented history of targeting elite footballers on the game's biggest stage. During the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, he famously claimed full responsibility for a sudden, mysterious knee injury that severely hampered Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of a crucial group stage match against Ghana.

He boldly stated to the global press that the ailment was purely spiritual and incurable by medical science cementing his reputation as football's most notorious mystic.

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