Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper who earned 2025/26 GPL Player of the Year and started Ghana's 2026 World Cup campaign, including a clean sheet against England.
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Joy Online
… Probable starting XI 4-2-3-1 Benjamin Asare – Alidu Seidu, Alexander Djiku, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Baba Abdul Rahman – Thomas Partey, Caleb Yirenkyi – Inaki Williams, Augustine Boakye, Antoine Semenyo – Jordan Ayew. …
Ghana World Cup 2026 team guideBusiness & Financial Times
… Most clean sheets Zakari Musah, FC Samartex 1996, leads the clean sheet log with 17, Felix Kyei, Medeama SC, follows with 15, Dubi Tayi Kassi, Basake Holy Stars, 14, Benjamin Asare, Hearts of Oak SC, 14 and Prince Osei, Aduana, 13. …
Premier League 2025/26 statisticsJoy Online
… Selection Decisions That Could Matter Lawrence Ati-Zigi appears better suited to the demands of this game than Benjamin Asare. …
The dangerous myth that Panama are Ghana’s easiest opponent at the World CupThe Ghanaian Times
… Brandon Thomas-Asante, Alidu Seidu, Kwasi Sibo and Benjamin Asare replaced Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Marvin Senaya, Prince Kwabena Adu, Thomas Partey and Lawrence Ati-Zigi. …
Late Koumas header denies Ghana win over WalesJoy Online
… Subs Benjamin Asare – 4 Came on for Ati Zigi in the second half and was steady, though his distribution occasionally put the team under pressure. …
Senaya, Ati Zigi stand out as Black Stars players rated against WalesJoy Online
… Queiroz made several changes at the break, introducing Benjamin Asare, Kwasi Sibo, Ernest Nuamah and Brandon Thomas-Asante. …
Yirenkyi scores as Wales claw back to hold Black Stars in Queiroz’s first gameDaily Guide
… The preliminary squad includes five goalkeepers — Benjamin Asare, Solomon Agbasi, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Annag and Paul Reverson — meaning competition for places remains intense among the shot-stoppers. …
Kofi Adams Confident Of Black Stars’ World Cup Readiness As Final Squad Cut LoomsJoy Online
… Here is the full squad: Goalkeepers Benjamin Asare Lawrence Ati-Zigi Joseph Anang Defenders Baba Abdul Rahman Gideon Mensah Marvin Senaya Alidu Seidu Abdul Mumin Jerome Opoku Jonas Adjetey Kojo Oppong Nkrumah Preprah Derrick Luckassen Midfielders Thomas Partey Elisha Owusu Kwasi …
Queiroz names Ghana’s final squad for 2026 World CupDaily Guide
… Players present at training included goalkeepers Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang and Solomon Agbasi, alongside outfield players Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, and Kamal Deen Sulemana. …
Black Stars Receive Partey, Inaki Boost Ahead Of Wales FriendlyThe Ghanaian Times
… The players in camp include Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang, Solomon Agbasi, Paul Reverson and Baba Abdul Rahman. …
Partey, Inaki boost for Black Stars ahead of Wales friendlyAccra Hearts of Oak defeated Basake Holy Stars 1-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium, with substitute Martin Karikari scoring in the 82nd minute to secure their third successive league win.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak defeated Basake Holy Stars 1-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium, with substitute Martin Karikari scoring in the 82nd minute to secure their third successive league win.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale headlined ShattaFest Accra 2026 at MoMoFest on October 17, drawing thousands of fans to the Accra Sports Stadium for a birthday celebration featuring over a dozen artistes including Medikal, Sista Afia, and Patapaa. The all-white themed event included emotional moments, performances, and an onstage collaboration between Shatta Wale and Medikal.
19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
An analysis of the October 17, 2026 ShattaFest concert at Accra Sports Stadium—which drew a capacity crowd—argues that the stadium's full stands demonstrate Ghanaians' willingness to gather and believe, but highlight institutional failures of the state and church to command similar trust from young people.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale held ShattaFest 2026 at Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 17, drawing thousands of fans for performances by Medikal, Patapaa, Fancy Gadam, Jupitar, Kwesi Amewuga and Sista Afia, with Shatta Wale appearing visibly moved by the turnout and fan support.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak and Dreams FC played a goalless draw in their Ghana Premier League fixture at the University of Ghana Stadium, with Hearts seeking their third win and winless Dreams FC chasing their first victory of the season.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Veteran coach Joseph Emmanuel Sarpong has criticised the limited inclusion of Ghana Premier League players in Carlos Queiroz's 24-man Black Stars squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with only Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare selected as a home-based player. Sarpong argues that deserving domestic players are denied international opportunities while players who later succeed abroad are eventually called up.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 24-man squad for Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, as well as a friendly against Morocco. The squad includes World Cup players, two debutants, and Mohammed Kudus, who returns after seven months out with injury.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated Hearts of Oak 4-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in regulation time to win the 2026 Democracy Cup at Baba Yara Sports Stadium, with goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim saving two spot-kicks to secure the Porcupine Warriors' second title.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been named the Best Player of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season after keeping 12 clean sheets and helping Hearts record the best defensive record as they finished third. He will receive a $38,000 JAC Motors vehicle.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been awarded a JAC Motors vehicle valued at US$38,000 after being recognised as the best locally based player in Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. Asare, who plays for Hearts of Oak, started two matches and kept clean sheets in both, including a goalless draw against England.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Isaac Tetteh, an experienced football administrator, has criticised the Kurt Okraku-led Ghana Football Association administration as "below average," citing weak domestic league representation and alleging politicisation of football governance. He called on the GFA President to either improve performance or step aside for more competent leadership.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Accra Hearts of Oak has dismissed reports that it assigned a transfer valuation to goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his World Cup performances, saying no official valuation has been communicated and any circulating figures are speculative.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak has dismissed reports that it placed a transfer valuation on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating it has not authorised any individual or media outlet to communicate a transfer value on behalf of the club. The club said any figures circulating are speculative and remains open to considering offers that serve the best interests of both the player and the club.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hearts of Oak have dismissed media reports of a transfer valuation placed on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating no official asking price has been set, though the club remains open to considering offers that benefit both player and club.
16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Accra Hearts of Oak have dismissed reports that they placed a $200,000 price tag on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, whose World Cup performances have attracted transfer interest from clubs across Africa and the Gulf region. The club stated it had not placed any valuation on Asare and had not authorised any communication of a transfer fee on its behalf.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has recalled Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, and Caleb Yirenkyi to the starting line-up for a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. The winner advances to face Switzerland in the Round of 16.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 0-0 with England in a June 2026 football match, with the article framing the result as a historical reckoning—noting that England abstained on a UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity in March 2026, then failed to score against Ghana three months later.
29 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Black Stars play Croatia at the Philadelphia Stadium tonight needing victory to secure qualification from Group L as group winners or runners-up, having earned four points from two matches against England and Panama.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old goalkeeper, has emerged as a prominent figure in Ghanaian football after a late-career rise, earning a maiden call-up to the Black Stars following his move to Accra Hearts of Oak in July 2024 and notable performances in domestic competition.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's football team moved from Rhode Island to Philadelphia on Thursday ahead of a FIFA World Cup Group L match against Croatia on Saturday. The Black Stars drew 0-0 with England to share the group's top spot with four points and need a win to secure Round of 32 qualification.
26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has called for calm and continued focus after the Black Stars' 0-0 draw with England at the World Cup, which moved them to four points in Group L. Ghana will face Croatia on June 28 in their final group-stage fixture, knowing that victory will guarantee a place in the Round of 32.
26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars' goalless draw with England at Boston Stadium, including key saves such as denying Bukayo Saka, and emphasized that the result reflected collective team effort.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team will depart Rhode Island for Philadelphia on Thursday ahead of a FIFA World Cup Group L clash against Croatia on Saturday. A victory would send Ghana into the Round of 32, with the team currently sharing top spot in the group with England on four points.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana earned a 0-0 draw against England at Boston Stadium in a Group L World Cup encounter, with disciplined defensive play limiting the tournament favourites to few clear-cut chances. The result strengthens Ghana's hopes of reaching the knockout stage, though a late penalty appeal for the Black Stars was dismissed.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghanaian Times compares Ghana's group-stage encounter with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the biblical story of Daniel in the Lions' Den, drawing a parallel between Daniel's faith and the Black Stars' challenge against a stronger opponent after Ghana opened with victories against Croatia and Panama.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars' goalless draw with England, with Asare making key saves including denying Bukayo Saka.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, has emerged as Ghana's standout player at the World Cup, producing back-to-back clean sheets against Panama and England, including six saves and shutting out England's attack including Harry Kane in his first two World Cup appearances. His rise comes after an ankle injury in 2021 during a city derby that sidelined him for 18 months, nearly ending his career.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz criticised VAR officials after his team's goalless draw with England, claiming they missed a clear penalty and red card when substitute Prince Adu was brought down by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the second half.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare impressed in a goalless draw against England in a 2026 World Cup group-stage match on Tuesday. His grandmother, who raised him after his mother's death, broke down in tears reflecting on his achievement of representing Ghana internationally.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →