Cabo Verde to shock Argentina, predicts Ghanaian witch doctor ahead of Round of 32 clash
The prediction by Nana Kwaku Bonsam has gone viral on social media ahead of the Round of 32 fixture, despite having no sporting basis.
A Ghanaian traditional spiritualist has claimed that World Cup debutants Cabo Verde will pull off a shock victory against defending champions Argentina in their Round of 32 encounter, a prediction that has gained widespread attention on social media.
Nana Kwaku Bonsam, who describes himself as a witch doctor, made the remark ahead of the knockout-stage match involving Lionel Messi's Argentina, adding an unusual subplot to the tournament.
Bonsam previously attracted international attention during the group stage when he claimed to have placed a curse on England captain Harry Kane before Ghana's match against England.
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Kane failed to score in that game, prompting some online speculation linking the outcome to his comments, although there is no evidence supporting such claims.
Argentina enter the match as clear favourites after a dominant group-stage campaign, winning all three of their matches.
Cabo Verde, meanwhile, will be aiming to continue their remarkable debut World Cup run by seeking one of the tournament's biggest upsets.
Despite the attention surrounding Bonsam's prediction, the result will ultimately be decided on the pitch when the two sides meet in the Round of 32.
