Benjamin Asare Shows Off Insane Skill, Dribbles CAR Player in Black Stars’ Big Win: Video
- Ghana’s No.1 goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, displayed more than just his shot-stopping prowess on Wednesday night
- The 33-year-old produced a mesmerising moment when he skilfully floored an onrushing Central African Republic player
- Fans have been left in awe of Asare’s audacious move, with one admirer commenting, “Proper Barca-coded keeper”
Benjamin Asare produced a moment of pure audacity as Ghana cruised past the Central African Republic in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Wednesday, October 8.
The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, now a fan favourite, left spectators in awe with a piece of skill that combined bravery and finesse in equal measure.
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Asare shows bravery, dribbles CAR player
Midway through the game in Meknes, Morocco, Asare received a back pass from Caleb Yirenkyi under pressure from an advancing opponent.
Instead of hoofing the ball clear, the 33-year-old exuded ice-cold composure.
He feigned a long clearance, shimmied, then dragged the ball back in a move reminiscent of Johan Cruyff’s iconic turn, sending the Central African attacker sliding helplessly onto the turf before calmly clearing with his left foot.
Watch the video:
The outrageous display drew praise from fans online, with many taking to social media to share their reactions.
@Kaypoisson1 wrote:
“Look at Benjamin Asare dribbling. Proper Barca-coded keeper.”
@nyamahRMA admitted:
“He scared me Aswear 😂.”
@nana_qwerqu added:
“The way my heart cot no ong.”
While others were impressed, a few urged caution. @kingwwise warned:
“He should be very careful with the back pass. Any mistake he’ll be dropped.”
Analysing Asare's performance as Black Stars No.1
According to Flashscore, Asare was hardly tested by the Wild Beasts, finishing the match without a single save to make.
Still, his composure and confidence anchored Ghana’s defence, continuing a run of assured performances since his competitive debut against Chad.
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In five appearances during the qualifiers, he has kept four clean sheets and conceded only once, a remarkable improvement for a side that had leaked five goals in their previous four games, according to data culled from Transfermarkt.
His calm leadership from the back has been instrumental in solidifying Otto Addo’s defence and instilling confidence in the team’s buildup play.
Check out Asare's statistics in the last five games:
From Great Olympics to Hearts of Oak and now the national team, his journey embodies persistence and belief.
As Ghana’s qualification dream inches closer, Asare’s rise stands as one of the Black Stars’ most refreshing stories.
With just one game left against Comoros on October 12, Ghana needs only to avoid defeat to secure a place at next year’s global showpiece in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Check out Ghana's standing in Group I after matchday nine:
For Asare, the night wasn’t just about keeping a clean sheet — it was about showing the world that even goalkeepers can dazzle with their feet.
Asare pays tribute to Shatta Wale
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Black Stars’ No.1 goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, paid a heartfelt tribute to dancehall star Shatta Wale with a special gesture.
A devoted fan of the “Killa Ji Mi” hitmaker, Asare expressed his support shortly after Shatta Wale’s release from the EOCO headquarters.
Source: YEN.com.gh
