Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare
Ghana coach Otto Addo has named Benjamin Asare as the Black Stars‘ first-choice goalkeeper after the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper put up two consecutive clean sheets in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The 32-year-old goalkeeper received his maiden invitation in March and did not disappoint, recording a clean sheet in Ghana’s dominant 5-0 triumph over Chad on March 21 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Asare retained his spot for Monday’s match against Madagascar, in which he had a clean sheet in a 3-0 win, adding to Ghana extending their lead at the top of Group I to 15 points.
Speaking with 3Sports after the match, Otto Addo praised Asare’s performances and reaffirmed that he is Ghana’s number one.
“I think the next game is in June, and he is already the number one. We made that decision for him. He trained very well. We have a good atmosphere where the keepers are pushing each other,” Addo asserted.
Aside from Asare’s promotion, Addo also commended the healthy rivalry among the players, citing the effort of Lawrence Ati Zigi and Joseph Wollacott.
“[I’m] very grateful to the way Ati Zigi and Wollacott also behaved this week and the way they tried to probe Benjamin, help him, and guide him. I don’t take it for granted. Big credit to them. [Asare] was worth it. I’m glad for him.”
Ghana’s World Cup qualifying quest is back on track.
With the Black Stars to begin their next World Cup qualifier next month, everyone’s eyes will be on Asare to determine if he can transfer his good runs into the game and cement himself as Ghana’s best goalkeeper.
