“He is already the number one” Otto Addo confirms Benjamin Asare as Ghanas first-choice goalkeeper

Ghana coach Otto Addo has named Benjamin Asare because the Dusky Stars’ first choice goalkeeper after the Hearts of Oak shotstopper build up two consecutive exquisite sheets in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The 32-365 days-worn goalkeeper bought his maiden invitation in March and did not disappoint, recording a exquisite sheet in Ghana’s dominant 5-0 overcome Chad on March 21 at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Asare retained his location for Monday’s match towards Madagascar, in which he had a exquisite sheet in a 3-0 rep, adding to Ghana extending their lead at the head of Crew I to fifteen parts.

Talking with 3Sports after the match, Otto Addo praised Asare’s performances and reaffirmed that he is Ghana’s no 1.

“I specialise in the subsequent game is in June, and he is already the no 1. We made that choice for him. He professional thoroughly. Now we own got a precise atmosphere where the keepers are pushing every varied,” Addo asserted.

Excluding Asare’s promotion, Addo additionally counseled the wholesome rivalry amongst the gamers, citing the hassle of Lawrence Ati Zigi and Joseph Wollacott.

“[I’m] very grateful to the capacity Ati Zigi and Wollacott additionally behaved this week and the capacity they tried to probe Benjamin, serve him, and guide him. I maintain no longer rob it as a valid. Tall credit to them. [Asare] was as soon as fee it. I’m chuffed for him.”

Ghana’s World Cup qualifying quest is support heading in the valid direction.

With the Dusky Stars to begin up their subsequent World Cup qualifier subsequent month, all individuals’s eyes shall be on Asare to uncover if he can transfer his true runs into the game and cement himself as Ghana’s most productive goalkeeper.