Benjamin Asare (M) received applause from his Hearts of Oak teammates
Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare was given a guard of honor by his teammates following his return from the Black Stars camp after helping secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
During the club’s training session at Pobiman, the players and technical staff lined up in their blue and yellow jerseys to celebrate the moment.
Head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani gave a brief remark to explain the motive behind the gesture.
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“We want to acknowledge and recognise your contribution toward Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup,” he said.
Afterward, Asare and Black Stars equipment officer Abdul Rahman Alhassan walked through the middle of the squad as players and staff applauded them.
This tradition in football honors players and staff who achieve remarkable success in their field of endeavor.
Benjamin Asare received widespread applause from the public after keeping multiple clean sheets that helped the Black Stars secure their World Cup spot.
Ghana qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after topping Group I with 25 points.
Watch the video below:
🇬🇭 Hearts of Oak gave a guard of honor to goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and equipment officer Abdul Rahman Alhassan in training, for helping the Black Stars qualify to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.pic.twitter.com/95kOr5ysxl
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) October 15, 2025
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Meanwhile, watch highlights of Ghana’s 1-0 win over Comoros in the World Cup qualifiers
