CEO and President of the Class Group of Companies, Alhaji Seidu Agongo, has gifted a brand-new car to Accra Hearts of Oak and Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who also captains the Hearts of Oak team.
This kind gesture was inspired by a viral video showing Asare commuting in a public trotro (shared minibus), a sight Alhaji Agongo said deeply moved him.
Black Stars Goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare seen in a Troski. We pray for a more better stand to fit his profession soon 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/bIqHJLODFa
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A friend who is a football fan forwarded the video to me, and I felt so bad,” he said. “I asked myself, what can I do to help? So I went, asked for the price of the car, purchased it, and donated it to him.
According to Alhaji Agongo, Asare is not just a footballer but a symbol of national pride.
He represents us the same way the President, Vice President, or Speaker of Parliament does. In Ghana, football has become more than a sport ; it’s part of our mindset, our attitude, and our love
He added that the gift is meant to boost the goalkeeper’s morale and recognize his dedication to both club and country.
I’m giving him this to encourage him and let him know that people see and appreciate what he’s doing. When he stands between the goalposts, he represents all of Ghana. So we need to come together and support our own.
This gesture highlights the powerful camaraderie between the corporate world and the football community. For Benjamin Asare, it marks a promising step forward; both for his club and for the nation.
