Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has swarmed by a large crowd of fans seeking photos as he stepped out to grab a meal at a local food joint in Tema, hours after arriving back in Ghana from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Video circulating on social media shows the Hearts of Oak captain surrounded by excited patrons and staff at the eatery, many pulling out their phones to capture a moment with the goalkeeper who became one of the standout figures of Ghana’s tournament run.
Benjamin Asare’s return comes after a breakthrough campaign that saw him become the first Ghana Premier League-based goalkeeper to feature for the Black Stars at a World Cup.
Thrust into action after an injury to first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, he delivered composed performances, including a goalless draw against England, helping Ghana reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2010 before the team’s eventual exit to Colombia.
The scenes in Tema reflect the surge in public admiration for Asare following his World Cup showing, adding to a wave of goodwill that had already followed him after an earlier viral moment showing him commuting to training on public transport before his international breakthrough.
The exact location of the eatery and further details about the encounter have not been independently confirmed.
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