Powder-Spraying Ghana Fan Kailani Ibrahim Kpa Suffers Major Setback at World Cup, Appeals for Help
- Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, the viral powder-spraying Black Stars supporter, has announced that he has run out of funds at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States
- The Ghana superfan said he self-funded his trip, covering visas, flights from Accra to Toronto, Toronto to Boston, and Boston to Philadelphia with his own money
- Kailani appealed to the government, GFA, sports ministries, and businesspeople for match tickets, hotel accommodation, and flights to Ghana's game against Colombia
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Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, the Ghanaian superfan who went viral for spraying powder in the air at Black Stars matches, has suffered a major setback at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is appealing to Ghanaians for help to keep going.
In a heartfelt Facebook post on Monday, June 29, 2026, Kailani disclosed that he had run out of funds, sharing the full extent of what it had cost him to follow the team through the group stage on American soil.
According to him, he secured visas for both the United States and Canada, and personally purchased every flight on his itinerary, from Accra to Toronto, Toronto to Boston, and Boston to Philadelphia, all out of his own pocket.
Source: Instagram
Taking to Facebook, he wrote:
"I have done my best. I got my own America & Canada visas, bought my own flight tickets from Accra to Toronto, Toronto to Boston, & Boston to Philadelphia all with my own money, my own energy, & my own time because of my love for our beloved country, Ghana."
Kailani's World Cup plea to Ghana
Despite his sacrifices, the costs have finally caught up with him: with Ghana facing Colombia in Kansas in the Round of 16, Kailani stated that he would struggle to make the trip without external support.
He directed his appeal to the Government of Ghana, the Ghana Football Association, the Sports Ministry, and Ghanaian business owners and well-wishers, asking specifically for match tickets, hotel accommodation, and flight tickets.
He was emphatic that he was not requesting cash.
"I am not asking for cash. If I was able to support myself from de beginning but have now run out of funds, dis is de time for Ghanaians to come together & support one of deir own."
He described this World Cup as the most expensive of the four he has attended in support of the Black Stars, and pointed to Ghana's growing global profile as evidence that the support of fans like himself matters.
"Today, everyone can see that Ghana is one of the trending stories around the world. International news stations & social media platforms are talking about our team," he added.
See Kailani's Facebook appeal for assistance to keep following Ghana at the 2026 World Cup below:
Kailani became one of the most recognisable faces among Ghanaian fans during the tournament after footage of him spraying powder into the air at matches spread widely online.
Many fans interpreted the act as a spiritual ritual, with some crediting it as a form of juju that influenced the team's results, sparking lively debate back home.
Reactions to Kailani's World Cup appeal to Ghanaians
Kailani Ibrahim Kpa's post has since drawn significant attention from Ghanaians on social media, with many weighing in on whether he deserves the institutional backing he is asking for.
Benjamin Pappoe said:
"I think you would need powder restock too bro."
Lord Vee said:
"I’ll support with one tipper truck of powder. Send location for delivery."
Yidana Shaibu said:
"Masa where you started and where you ended eerhhh permits us to respond to you the way we like. But we won’t!!"
Don Sisqo said:
"Let's support our juju man go higher kpa 11 ATTC are proud of you."
Latifah Zurei said:
"Much support is needed! Your efforts are visible and cannot be shunned. Hope you get all the help you need. You are a star!"
Source: Facebook
DR Congo's Lumumba Vea denied US visa
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s famous superfan Lumumba Vea would miss their historic 2026 World Cup knockout clash against England.
This is the first time DR Congo have reached the knockout stage of a World Cup, but one familiar face will not be there inside the stadium to support them due to issues in acquiring his visa.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
