Unknown player creates World Cup miracle

Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is writing his own fairy tale. From the goal of the Accra Sports Stadium to the 2026 World Cup, he has become a symbol of faith and perseverance in Ghanaian domestic football.

Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is writing his own fairy tale.

In Ghanaian football, not many domestic goalkeepers are capable of holding the number one position in the national team. But Benjamin Asare did the seemingly impossible. From being the number one goalkeeper of Hearts of Oak, he gradually stepped into the light and became a reliable stopper of the “Black Stars”.

Since his debut on 21 March 2025, in a 5-0 win over Chad in Accra, Asare has given Ghana’s defence something they have long craved: composure, solidity and superb reflexes. His dives have the air of a seasoned goalkeeper, but few would have guessed that this was only the beginning.

On October 12, in front of tens of thousands of home fans, Asare became the unsung hero in the 1-0 victory over Comoros in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa. The 33-year-old goalkeeper not only made an excellent save but also infused energy and confidence into the entire team, helping Ghana preserve the fragile score to officially win a ticket to the 2026 World Cup - the tournament to be held in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Notably, in the 6 matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers that Asare started, he kept a clean sheet 5 times and only conceded 1 goal. That success is not only a reward for Asare's constant efforts, but also a victory for the Ghana Premier League, where he grew up and has been associated with over the years.

In an era where the majority of Ghanaian internationals play in Europe, Benjamin Asare's journey is a strong affirmation that homegrown talent can make it to the world stage.

Benjamin Asare - Hearts of Oak goalkeeper - has done what many players dream of: from his home field to the biggest stage on the planet.

Source: https://znews.vn/cau-thu-vo-danh-tao-ky-tich-world-cup-post1593247.html