Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has lavished praise on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, describing the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper as “an outstanding goalkeeper” following his impressive rise to prominence with the national team.
Asare, 33, made his debut for Ghana in March during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and has since cemented his place as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper.
The former Great Olympics man has been in outstanding form, keeping five clean sheets in six appearances for the Black Stars.
Reflecting on Asare’s performances, Addo couldn’t hide his admiration for the goalkeeper’s consistency and command in goal.
“He’s really good. I think his strength is definitely on the line. Short blocking and on the line. There’s still room to improve, but I think he’s growing from game to game,” Addo told 3Sports.
The 49-year-old tactician also revealed that Asare’s determination during a key training session ultimately convinced the technical team to hand him a starting role.
“It was a close decision. The turning point was the last training when we invited him. He really trained well. He had this self-consciousness. He was pushing the players, organising, doing everything he could to win this training match. This really convinced us,” he revealed.
With Ghana set to make its fifth appearance at the World Cup next June, Asare is expected to retain his place between the posts as the Black Stars aim to make a strong impression on the global stage.
Ghana will discover its group-stage opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on December 5, 2025.
