Ghana head coach Otto Addo has confirmed that Benjamin Asare is now the Black Stars’ first-choice goalkeeper following his impressive performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
The Hearts of Oak shot-stopper has earned the trust of the technical team, securing his place as Ghana’s first choice ahead of the next round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Speaking after Ghana’s 3-0 victory over Madagascar on Monday, Addo explained why Asare has been handed the starting role.
“I think the next game is in June, and [Benjamin Asare] is already the number one. We made that decision for him. He trained very well,” Addo said.
Despite naming Asare as his first-choice goalkeeper, Addo acknowledged the strong competition within the squad, highlighting the healthy rivalry among the goalkeepers.
“We have a good atmosphere where the keepers are pushing each other,” he added.
Benjamin Asare kept two clean sheets in his first two games for the Black Stars, getting off to an impressive start in his international career.
Meanwhile, Ghana are now leading Group I with 15 points after beating Madagascar, extending their lead at the top to 6 points.
