Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has officially named Benjamin Asare as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper following his impressive performances in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The Hearts of Oak shot-stopper made a strong case for himself in the recent matches against Chad and Madagascar, keeping clean sheets in both encounters.
Asare, 32, earned his maiden call-up for these qualifiers and seized the opportunity, displacing previous first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi.
Speaking to 3Sports after the match, Addo praised Asare’s performances and reaffirmed his position as 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.
The coach also acknowledged the healthy competition among goalkeepers, applauding Ati-Zigi and Joseph Wollacott for their professionalism and support.
“[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.”
Asare was between the posts for Ghana’s dominant 5-0 win over Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium and kept his place in the 3-0 victory against Madagascar at the Al Hoceima Grand Stadium in Morocco.
With these results, the Black Stars now sit atop Group I and will turn their focus to the next round of qualifiers in September. Ghana will first travel to face Chad before hosting Mali in Matchday 7 and 8 of the campaign.
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