Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been trending on social media following Harry Kane's emergence as the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
Asare congratulated the English striker on winning the prestigious award in a post on X on October 27, 2026.
In the post, the Accra Hearts of Oak shot-stopper shared a picture of himself and Kane kneeling on the pitch after Ghana's goalless draw against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Asare praised the Bayern Munich striker for achieving the remarkable feat, describing the award as well-deserved.
Kane became the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001 after being crowned the world's best player at a ceremony in London.
However, Asare's choice of picture sparked reactions from social media users, some of whom were amused by the image showing Kane kneeling on the pitch in front of the Ghanaian goalkeeper.
The picture was reportedly taken during Ghana's goalless draw against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Asare made crucial saves to deny the English striker.
The post also triggered playful criticism of France Football, with some football fans joking that Kane did not deserve the award because he failed to score against Asare at the World Cup.
Others suggested that Asare was using the opportunity to take a swipe at the English striker, while some praised him for keeping Kane at bay during their World Cup encounter. 
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