Benjamin Asare saved a penalty against South Korea
Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare has received massive applause from Ghanaians on social media following his outstanding performance against South Korea in the international friendly.
The Black Stars lost 1-0 to South Korea on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, after a closely contested game that saw few chances for both sides.
Asare’s goalkeeping prowess was on full display as he made crucial saves to prevent the Koreans from inflicting a heavier defeat on Ghana.
On one occasion, a tricky ball that looked destined for goal was flicked over the crossbar by the goalkeeper. There were several moments where the Phobia shot-stopper denied Korean attempts, and the scoreline could have been worse without his efforts.
Benjamin Asare also presented the Koreans from going 2-0 up in the game after saving Hwang Hee-Chan’s penalty in the 74th minute.
His performance in the game sparked widespread applause from Ghanaian fans on social media, who were hugely impressed with Asare’s display.
Some admitted that they had doubts about the goalkeeper’s competency, but his display against South Korea has reshaped their perception and encouraged him to keep it up.
Others noted that, given Asare’s performance, he is the right goalkeeper to lead Ghana to the 2026 World Cup, despite criticisms from sections of the public questioning his ability 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
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