Mexico vs Ghana: Benjamin Asare Under Pressure After Conceding Inside 2 Minutes, Video Drops
- Benjamin Asare was left red-faced after a dreadful early blunder handed Mexico the lead just two minutes into the game
- The 33-year-old, however, responded positively to the early setback by producing brilliant saves to deny Mexico on multiple occasions
- The Black Stars are using the friendly against the World Cup co-hosts as part of their dress rehearsal for the global tournament
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Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has come under heavy criticism from fans after a costly early mistake played a major role in Ghana's 2-0 loss to Mexico in a pre-World Cup friendly on May 23.
The Hearts of Oak shot-stopper endured a nightmare start after gifting possession away moments into the contest, allowing El Tri to punish Ghana almost immediately.
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Asare's mistake leads to Mexico goal
Asare, who continues to divide opinion over Ghana’s No.1 spot ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, found himself under pressure from the opening whistle as Mexico pressed aggressively high up the pitch.
With limited passing options available, the experienced goalkeeper attempted to play out from the back but picked the wrong pass.
Mexico quickly capitalised, as Brian Gutierrez intercepted the pass before curling a brilliant effort from distance into the net to break the deadlock inside two minutes.
Watch Asare's mistake, which led to the goal, as shared on X:
The early setback instantly sparked frustration among fans watching the game, with many taking to social media to vent their disappointment.
Ghanaians blast Benjamin Asare for costly error
Supporters on X did not hold back after the blunder put the Black Stars behind almost immediately.
@Itx_Oscar slammed the goalkeeper:
"Benjamin Asare, what a clown."
@Kaypoisson1 lamented:
"So this is what Benjamin Asare will be doing at the World Cup? Harry Kane will end us. We allowed Mexico to score this easy goal in the 2nd minute, n Black Stars of Ghana."
@mistakoomson blasted Asare:
"After all the Taekwondo and Tai Chi training Benjamin Asare did, he still gifted Mexico a goal. Wei."
@epahofman demanded:
"Ahh, under 2 minutes, so this is what Benjamin Asare go do for the World Cup? Drop am Chale."
@vanasty_07 summed up:
"How did Benjamin Asare concede this goal, Harry Kane go use Ghana to milk goals ohh."
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Asare's reaction after costly error
Despite his nightmare start, Asare gradually grew into the game and responded impressively under pressure, Tribal Football reported
The goalkeeper produced a series of sharp point-blank saves to deny Mexico from widening their lead as the hosts dominated possession and continued to create chances.
Watch one of Asare's saves, as shared on X:
Although Ghana eventually conceded a second goal, Asare’s 76-minute display still earned him the highest rating among the Black Stars players.
According to Flashscore, he made six saves and faced an xGOT of 2.61, preventing at least one additional goal.
His reaction after the costly error highlighted his resilience, but with the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, Ghana’s goalkeeping situation will remain under close scrutiny.
With another test against Wales on the horizon, Benjamin Asare will be eager to make amends before Ghana’s opening World Cup game against Panama on June 17.
Ben Asare sends message to Kane, others
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Benjamin Asare had sent a fearless warning to Harry Kane and other elite forwards ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 33-year-old goalkeeper is also on course to become the first locally based shot-stopper to represent Ghana at the global tournament.
Source: YEN.com.gh
