Communications Director of Hearts of Oak, Opare Addo, has revealed that the club extended Benjamin Asare’s contract due to his outstanding performances for both club and country.
The 29-year-old goalkeeper, who joined Hearts from Great Olympics in early 2024, has put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2027, despite strong interest from Moroccan side Raja Casablanca.
“Everything that he brings on board as a goalkeeper made it very necessary for us to engage him for a contract extension,” Addo told Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show.
Since his arrival at Hearts, Asare has become one of the standout players in the Ghana Premier League.
His rise to prominence has been further fueled by his impressive performances for the Black Stars, especially during his international debut in a 5-0 victory over Chad and a crucial clean sheet against Madagascar in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
As a result of these displays, national team coach Otto Addo has named Asare as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper, ahead of Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Jojo Wollacott.
Benjamin Asare is expected to retain his spot as Hearts of Oak’s starting goalkeeper in their upcoming match against Vision FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, as part of the Matchday 27 fixtures in the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.