Former Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has praised Benjamin Asare for his excellent performances with the Black Stars, believing the Hearts of Oak goalkeeper is determined to establish himself in the national team.
Since his debut, Asare has been outstanding, keeping two clean sheets in his first two matches. He played a key role in Ghana’s 5-0 win over Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium and secured another shutout in the 3-0 victory against Madagascar in Morocco on Monday.
Reacting to Asare’s performances, Damba said, “Benjamin Asare has shown beyond doubt that he is hungry and eager to leave a mark in the Black Stars.”
He also commended the Black Stars squad for fully embracing the young goalkeeper, noting the trust and respect the team has shown him.
Damba highlighted that the entire team has supported Asare, and that trust has played a vital role in his confident performances. “The entire Black Stars team has accepted him for who he is. They trust and respect him,” he added.
Asare has been in top form for Hearts of Oak this season, keeping 12 clean sheets in 19 Ghana Premier League games. His strong performances for the national team have further boosted his confidence as he works to secure his spot in the squad.
The 26-year-old will now focus on maintaining his place in the Black Stars lineup for the four-nation tournament in June and the important World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali in Matchdays 7 and 8.