Accra Hearts of Oak’s goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, earned widespread acclaim for his exceptional performance in Ghana’s 1-0 friendly defeat to South Korea on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Despite the Black Stars losing narrowly, Asare’s heroics in goal prevented a heavier defeat. His reflexes and composure were on full display, including a stunning fingertip save that sent a tricky ball over the crossbar and multiple stops that denied Korean attackers.
One of his most notable contributions came in the 74th minute, when he kept Ghana in the game by saving a penalty from Hwang Hee-Chan, thwarting the chance for South Korea to double their lead.
Social media erupted with praise, with fans commending Asare for silencing doubts about his ability. Many now view him as a crucial figure for Ghana’s squad, particularly in the build-up to the 2026 World Cup, arguing that his recent display proves he can perform at the highest level.
Watch Asare’s penalty save and see some of the reactions below:
Benjamin Asare 🇬🇭 🧤
— Serwaa Amihere, Esq (@Serwaa_Amihere) November 18, 2025
Benjamin Asare my Goat 🤣🔥 pic.twitter.com/LpIVye9a5D
— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) November 18, 2025
Good save but wasn’t enough for a draw
— NkAy (@real_nkay001) November 18, 2025
He save Hwan Chang ein penalty simple kraa 🤣🤣
— ✨∞Book Mu Nipa∞💫 (@_1nepiece) November 18, 2025
Hearts always produced the best goalkeepers in this country 🌈🌈🌈
— Kwesi Togbe❤️💙 (@FeliciaBaKwesi) November 18, 2025
Ghana’s Number One Benjamin Asare with that Stupendous save 🧤 pic.twitter.com/PMkZypTG6L
— Don Summer (@donsummerone) November 18, 2025
Excellent
— menja hymnary (@hymnbuk) November 18, 2025
Im really happy for him… this are the little wins that increase confidence and make great athletes, he need more exposure and more games and if he focus and work hard he will make history for himself, the local legue and Ghana a the the world cup
— Lucifer’s Wife (@EmefaAkua) November 18, 2025
Ghanaians can talk thrash. The keeper did well to save the penalty and some of you were saving it is easy to catch and so forth. You should go and stand in the poles.
Congratulations, Asare.
— Bless Isaac (@BlessIsaac2739) November 18, 2025
3wiase keepers nyinaaa goat nu nie 🔥🐐
— Abdul Matin Muhammad Hussain (@Abdul_Matin7) November 18, 2025
Reading the CS, Nothing you do will ever please most Ghanaians or is that most are hungry and always jealous of one’s success? I just don’t get it
— skrila (@SkrilaMmc) November 18, 2025
