Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare was gifted with a car by business magnate Alhaji Seidu Agongo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Class Media groups, on Wednesday.
The presentation took place at the club’s commercial center on Wednesday morning.
Alhaji Seidu Agongo’s benevolent act comes after Benjamin Asare’s video in a public transport was rife on the internet in March.
Asare was spotted at the front seat of an ovan commercial vehicle after making his Black Stars debut, triggering netizens to condemn the act.
“I thank all the supporters of Hearts of Oak and everyone. It is incredible for a lovely gesture to be extended to someone like me,” Asare said.
“I thank the whole nation and the president for this opportunity. I also thank my coach Ouattara and everyone who has helped me. I thank Ghanaians as well. God willing, we will be at the World Cup,” Asare added.
Asare has been in imperious form for Hearts of Oak this season, keeping 15 clean sheets in 24 games.
“I’ll tell Asare to utilise the car well. He should bare in mind it was as a result of his abilities on the pitch that earned him this prize. I’ll urge him to perform at the highest level because Ghana is one of the most powerful football nations in the world,” Hearts of Oak coach Aboubakar Ouattara said.
Hearts of Oak are trailing league leaders GoldStars 10 points with four games to end the season.
