Malian Sangoma Arrested for $33,500 After Failed AFCON Win Promise

A traditional healer from Mali who claimed he could secure victory for the national football team at the Africa Cup of Nations has been arrested on fraud charges after allegedly collecting about $33,500 from hopeful supporters.

The suspect reportedly convinced fans that his spiritual intervention would lead Mali to lift the AFCON trophy. However, the team’s campaign ended in disappointment when they were eliminated by Senegal in the quarter-finals, prompting complaints that led to his arrest.