Black Stars Goal Keeper Benjamin Asare leads Black Stars' thanksgiving huddle after Panama win

• Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has courted attention after he led a prayer session on the pitch after Ghana defeated Panama
• The team management, head coach Carlos Queiroz, and players held hands in a circle with their eyes closed during the session
• A video capturing the emotional post-match spiritual moment was shared on Instagram by @gospelhypers_

Ghanaian goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has moved many football fans across the world after leading a deep spiritual session on the field right after a match.

The national team goalkeeper took charge of the team's post-match thanksgiving after Ghana secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Posted on Instagram by @gospelhypers_ on June 18, 2026, the pitch-side video captured emotional scenes stretching from team management to the Black Stars players.

In a powerful show of unity, the entire contingent circled Benjamin Asare, heads bowed in silence as he offered prayers of gratitude.

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The event highlighted a unique sense of national unity, proving that regardless of individual differences, the team remain inseparable under God.

The Instagram video below shows Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare leading the Ghana national team in a thanksgiving prayer session after their Panama showdown.

Football fans praise Black Stars’ spiritual unity

The rare display of gratitude on a global stage quickly attracted praise from supporters across West Africa. Many internet users noted that the team's dedication to prayer has always been a central part of their footballing identity.

YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions to the post below:

itsme_jomat said:

"Glory to God!"

her_frojesty wrote:

"Asarreeeee👏👏🔥🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾."

maggie.john.125323 commented:

"Jesus is proud of you ⚽🔥❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌."

your_girl_daizy_ noted:

"God at the beginning, at all times and in the end…. Alleluya 🙌."

cc.laafricane added:

"One thing about us, we’re gonna pray!"

Bawumia sends message to Black Stars

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Dr Bawumia entreated the Black Stars to play with all their might ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama on June 17.

The NPP flagbearer also joined Ghanaians in wishing the team success as they prepare for the crucial Group L clash

Source: YEN.com.gh