Hearts of Oak honors Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare on his 33rd birthday.

[caption id="attachment_1316921" align="alignnone" width="612"] FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 23: Benjamin Asare #16 of Ghana kisses his glove after the scoreless draw in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)[/caption]Hearts of Oak have paid tribute to goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who celebrated his 33rd birthday on Monday, July 13, following an outstanding debut season for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars' main keeper has solidified his position as Ghana's first-choice shot-stopper, returning home after playing a significant role in the team's World Cup journey. Asare started in two of Ghana's four matches in North America, recording a clean sheet in the scoreless draw against England and participating in the 2-1 loss to Croatia. He also took over from Lawrence Ati-Zigi during the second half of Ghana's 1-0 triumph over Panama after Ati-Zigi suffered an injury. Hearts of Oak, who have developed Asare into one of Ghana's top goalkeepers, took to social media to celebrate their standout player.[embed]https://twitter.com/HeartsOfOakGH/status/2076621389704933814?s=20[/embed]The former Great Olympics player has become a beloved figure at Hearts of Oak, and his performances on the international stage have only enhanced his reputation as one of Ghana's most dependable goalkeepers. Asare's World Cup debut signifies a remarkable ascent for a player who has climbed through the ranks of Ghanaian football. He was initially considered to join the squad as the 27th player, training alongside the goalkeepers even though he did not make the final 26-man roster; however, injuries to other keepers led to his promotion to a starting position. His displays in North America have garnered admiration from supporters and analysts alike, with many praising his poise, shot-stopping prowess, and leadership from the back. Asare's designation as the sixth-best goalkeeper at the World Cup according to FIFA's power rankings underscores his talent.