Benjamin Asare earns Otto Addo’s praise after cementing No.1 spot for Black Stars
15th October 2025
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has hailed Benjamin Asare as “a really good goalkeeper,” following the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper’s remarkable rise to prominence with the national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The 33-year-old made his debut in March against Chad, and has since become Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper, delivering five clean sheets in six appearances — the best defensive record among African qualifiers.
“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.
Addo revealed that Asare’s intensity and leadership during a key training session ultimately convinced the technical team to hand him the starting role:
“He had this self-consciousness. He was pushing the players, organising, doing everything he could to win this training match. This really convinced us.”
Asare’s journey — from Great Olympics to Hearts of Oak, and now to the global stage — reflects a story of resilience, maturity, and earned trust.
With Ghana set for its fifth World Cup appearance, Asare is expected to anchor the defense as the Black Stars aim to make a strong impression on the global stage.