Following his stellar performances for the Black Stars, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, the former chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has endorsed Benjamin Asare as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper.
Prior to the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Madagascar, the 32-year-old received his first call-up to the senior national squad.
He took advantage of the situation, putting on strong performances and maintaining clean sheets in both games.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe commended Asare’s efforts in an interview with Graphic Sports, saying he has earned his spot as Ghana’s best goalie.
“It was a good decision using Benjamin Asare because he (the coach) has tried all the other goalkeepers, and Asare was able to demonstrate clearly that he is fit for the job,” he said.
He also emphasized that Asare’s emergence highlights the quality within Ghana’s domestic league.
“He’s made a case for the local players, but we can never be home and dry as far as this competition is concerned until local players are featured prominently.”
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo also reaffirmed Asare’s position as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper, praising his dedication in training.
“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.
With Ghana leading Group I with 15 points, the Black Stars will now turn their focus to their next qualifiers, facing Chad away before hosting Mali in crucial Matchday 7 and 8 encounters in June.
