Board Member of Hearts of Oak, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has praised the Black Stars' technical team for their courageous decision to start Benjamin Asare in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
Asare earned his maiden call-up to the senior national team following his impressive performances in the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.
Despite the presence of established goalkeepers Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Jojo Wollacott, the former Great Olympics shot-stopper was entrusted with the starting role against Chad, where Ghana secured a dominant 5-0 victory.
The 32-year-old was once again selected for the crucial clash against Madagascar at the Al Hoceima Grand Stadium in Morocco on Monday night, keeping another clean sheet as the Black Stars triumphed 3-0.
Following his back-to-back shutouts, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe commended the coaching staff for their decision to give Asare a chance.
"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 told Graphic Sports.
The former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman also highlighted Asare’s performances as a testament to the quality available in the local 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."
With his impressive displays against Chad and Madagascar, Asare has staked a claim to become Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper moving forward.
The Black Stars, currently leading Group I with 15 points, will now shift their focus to their upcoming September qualifiers, where they face Chad away before hosting Mali in Matchday 7 and 8 of the campaign.