Black Stars goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, was spotted seated in a public transport vehicle, locally known as a “trotro,” while commuting to a destination.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, Asare was seated in the front seat, wearing a black shirt.
The video caught the attention of football fans on social media, following Asare’s impressive performances in the two matches Ghana played in the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where he kept clean sheets.
The Black Stars defeated Chad 5-0 on March 21, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium and secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Madagascar on March 25, 2025.
After six matches played, Ghana lead Group I with 15 points, followed by Comoros with 12 points, while Madagascar lie in third position with 10 points.
Some football fans were shocked as to why the Hearts of Oak goalkeeper resorted to taking a public transport vehicle despite the money he earns from playing for the Black Stars.
Others, however, jumped to his defense, stating that the player decides how he will manage his finances to sustain himself and his family, and hence the public cannot coerce him to live a luxurious lifestyle to please them.
Read some of the comments below:
He plays for blackstars so society must see him in a different way living all luxurious or what? He needs no validation from anyone..his life ,his choices. Masa people got their lifes to live, learn to respect that.
— God is king (@quabena_god) March 31, 2025
Ghanaian goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who recently earned a call-up to the Black Stars, was seen commuting in a trotro. The sight has sparked conversations among fans, with many hoping for improved opportunities that befit his professional status. pic.twitter.com/JBjhndoh4Q
— Gist GH 🇬🇭 (@gist_gha) March 31, 2025
he was likely extorted for a share of his earnings from the national team, or he had to “settle” officials to avoid being benched. Given the politics within Ghanaian football, it’s possible he had to pay off someone high up in the GFA to keep his spot because, despite his talent,
— Luminous Supreme (@LuminousSuprem3) March 31, 2025
Is it a big deal for Hearts of Oak and Blackstars GK, Benjamin Asare to be spotted in trotro?
Watch full details here: https://t.co/qiwfcKslhQ pic.twitter.com/HUgikZW73Q— AUGUSTINE QUANSAH (@AugustineQuan_1) April 1, 2025
You stop giving the guy unnecessary pressure. He’s a full grown man and knows what he is doing.
— Bryson Taylor (@BrysonTaylors) March 31, 2025
A video has surfaced of Ghanaian goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who manned the posts for Ghana during the World Cup qualifiers 2026 against Chad and Madagascar, allegedly spotted with all humility sitting in the front seat of a commercial vehicle ‘trotro’ pic.twitter.com/SR8Hg1yjrb
— MR_FRIMPONG 👑 (@mr_frimpong22) April 1, 2025
I don’t understand, is it wrong? You’re the reason CEO’s use V8s in this country. elsewhere, Prime Minister’s ride in bicycles.
— Sky Afari 🐝 (@sky_afari) March 31, 2025
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