The grandmother of Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare was overcome with emotion and broke down in tears of joy following his outstanding performance against England at the World Cup.
Benjamin Asare has become a source of deep emotion in Korle Gonno, a suburb of Accra, where he was raised.
In the viral video shared by JOYPrime, an emotional Benjamin Asare’s grandmother urged him to remain humble and dedicated to his duties, expressing confidence that God would continue to elevate him to greater heights.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the emotional video stated, “This right there is what from grass to grace means.
She remembers their struggles and how their struggles have paid off through Asare.
May God bless everyone who’s genuinely going through their paces to reach the top”.
One X user added, “Twi/akan is not our official language as Ghanaians oo tom…how can you just approach an old woman as such in Accra and commence a conversation with her in twi?chale”.
A netizen added, “She didn’t cry alone. Many who watched cried with her”.
“This is the reason Asare is so humble. Grandmother kept talking about humility”, one X user added.
“Every successful player has a story behind them. Today, the world saw Benjamin Asare’s performance, but his grandmother saw the prayers and sacrifices that got him there.
A praying grandmother is a blessing. Her tears are proof that God can elevate anyone who remains focused and humble”, one X user added.
Meanwhile, Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, commonly known as SM, has bragged following Ghana’s 0–0 draw with England at the Gillette Stadium.
England and Ghana shared the spoils in a game defined by missed chances, disciplined defending, and a standout goalkeeping display from Benjamin Asare.
According to Benjamin Asare, facing England’s superstar striker Harry Kane was normal for him.
Speaking to the media after the game, Benjamin Asare stated, “Facing Harry Kane is normal because top goalkeepers also concede goals; they score them, how much more me, but I always want to prove myself to people; that is my job. I am so impressed that God makes me prove this point to the Ghanaian people”.
Watch the video below:
The grandmother of Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare was overcome with emotion and broke down in tears of joy following his outstanding performance against England at the World Cup.
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