Black Star fan blew powder during Ghana vs Panama game
Some social media users have accused the Black Stars of using spiritual manipulation to defeat Panama in their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after a fan was spotted blowing white powder at the camera.
The team did not fare well in the first half, as their opponents largely dominated play but failed to capitalize on the chances they created.
The second half began with renewed momentum for the Black Stars after coach Carlos Queiroz introduced Thomas-Asante and Issahaku, whose exploits led to the last-gasp goal scored by Caleb Yirenkyi.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Watch highlights of Black Stars’ 95th-minute victory against Panama
During the first half, the camera panned to a Ghanaian fan in the stands who poured powder into his hands and blew it at the camera, seemingly to excite viewers.
After the game, the video went viral on social media, prompting people to question the intent behind the act, as it appeared strange to many.
Some labeled the powder as “black magic,” “macumba,” “juju,” or "voodoo," suggesting it spiritually influenced the game as Ghana gained momentum afterward.
However, other fans quickly rebutted the claims, questioning why such assumptions would be made in modern football. They argued that if the powder truly had magical influence, it would not have taken until the latter stages of the game for Ghana to score.
The incident has sparked confusion on social media, with some also blaming the television crew for capturing the moment.
Watch the video below:
Ghana were struggling with Panama, camera cut to this fella who started doing rituals in the middle of the stadium... They ended up scoring a 95th minute winner.
— The Footy Feed (@TheFootyFeed) June 18, 2026
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Small cussons powder that man went to blow too. Imagine if he had blown Dustin powder 😂😂 https://t.co/2fZLdRm8sW
— KOA (@KwabenaOA) June 18, 2026
That fan didn’t just blow powder… he dropped the controller and took over the whole game. Realest coach in the stadium😂 pic.twitter.com/cT1JuGVxOP
— Redback (@chamugah) June 18, 2026
The fan started blowing powder from the 15th minute so that we can score in the 90th? Fantastic https://t.co/D63HZv0iv1
— SITSO (@OfficialSitso) June 18, 2026
nothing dey inside , dusting powder adwuma adi wo https://t.co/j2pi93FMVm
— Emmanuel Tate (@ballonstagger) June 18, 2026
Ghana were struggling with Panama, camera cut to this fella who started doing rituals in the middle of the stadium... They ended up scoring a 95th minute winner.
— The Footy Feed (@TheFootyFeed) June 18, 2026
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My mate wasn’t allowed his England flag in the ground last night because it had a submarine printed on it.
— Ruined Football Shirts (@ruinedshirts) June 18, 2026
This guys allowed in with a massive bag of white powder which he used to summon some type of injury time levelling demon! https://t.co/dSsvCYR53K
Ghana were struggling against minnows Panama
Man starts doing juju with talcum powderGhana scores a 95th min winnerpic.twitter.com/qX58UHhLjR https://t.co/NGrN6VXsTk
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) June 18, 2026
Bro just making the atmosphere to smell nice with that powder, there's nothing more.
— JAKE ⚽+🗣️🎙️ (@JakegotAura) June 18, 2026
If that truly works he should consider keeping more for the England match.
He'll have to cover the whole stadium with that powder if he truly wants Ghana to win, he has a real job to do next. pic.twitter.com/xynh1KllQh
Ghanaians took an herbalist to the stadium😂😂😂
— TobyWrites (@tobyasky) June 17, 2026
Who saw that man blowing powder?😂
Ghana fan putting a spell on Panama pic.twitter.com/qpB57lpS0p
— Turk Scout (@ScouTurk) June 17, 2026
Ghana scoring in the 93rd minute suddenly became “powder effect” football analysis is in shambles 😂 pic.twitter.com/qColZGgJYr
— Olawale Durotimi (@DurotimiWale1) June 18, 2026
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