Accra Hearts of Oak have firmly dismissed viral allegations linking their goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, to a reported robbery incident involving the Black Stars in Austria, describing the claims as “entirely false, misleading, and defamatory.”
In an official club statement released on Saturday, March 28, Hearts of Oak said they had engaged the Ghana Football Association (GFA), with both parties confirming that there is no truth to the circulating reports.
“We wish to categorically state that these reports are entirely false, misleading, and defamatory,” the club said.
“The Club has engaged directly with the Ghana Football Association, and both parties confirm that there is absolutely no truth to these claims.”
The allegations, which spread rapidly on Facebook, suggested that Asare had been arrested in connection with a theft involving members of the Black Stars during their stay in Austria.
The posts were accompanied by images purportedly showing the goalkeeper in police custody, images widely suspected to be AI-generated or manipulated.
Hearts of Oak stressed that the claims are baseless and have caused unnecessary panic among fans and the public.
The club has taken a strong stance against those behind the misinformation, confirming that the matter has been reported to law enforcement authorities.
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