Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, for rallying public support behind him and the senior national team during Ghana’s campaign at the just‑ended FIFA World Cup.
Calling on the Mayor at the City Hall on Monday, Asare described Hon. Allotey as both “a father and brother” whose guidance and encouragement he deeply valued throughout the competition. He noted that his rise to the national team was divinely purposed, adding that representing Ghana had always been his dream and heart’s desire.
The goalkeeper disclosed that although he was unable to attain the level of formal education he desired, he never abandoned his ambition of serving Ghana through football. He pledged to continue giving his best whenever called upon, and prayed for strength for himself and his teammates to achieve the objectives set for the Black Stars.
Welcoming him, Mayor Allotey expressed confidence in Asare’s abilities and prayed that he secures a contract with international clubs. He urged the goalkeeper not to forget his roots and the contribution of Accra Hearts of Oak to his development, recalling the club’s production of Sammy Adjei, one of Ghana’s finest goalkeepers.
The Mayor described Asare’s emergence as divinely ordained and compared the confidence inspired by his performances to that of former German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn. He assured the player that while Hearts of Oak remained his first home, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly would serve as his second home.
Hon. Allotey proposed a follow‑up meeting with Asare and his management team before Friday to explore possible areas in which the Assembly and other stakeholders could support his development and future career.
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