Black Stars: Hearts of Oak's Benjamin Asare earns call-up for World Cup qualifier

Accra Hearts of Oak's reliable goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, has earned his maiden call-up to the Black Stars for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.

The 32-year-old, known for his consistent performances and safe hands, has been included alongside Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Jojo Wollacot as the goalkeepers for the crucial matches.

Asare is one of only two players from the Ghana Premier League to receive a call-up, with Razak Simpson being the other.

The Phobians’ shot-stopper is among the goalkeepers with the most clean sheets in the league, boasting 12 to his name after 20 games played.

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His performances have contributed significantly to the club’s resurgence in the title race, as they currently sit third behind Asante Kotoko and Bibiani Goldstars.

The goalkeeper will be keenly eyeing a permanent spot in the national team when the squad assembles for the upcoming two games.

He brings a wealth of experience to the goalkeeping department and could play a key role in helping Otto Addo achieve his dream of qualifying the Black Stars for the World Cup.

Lawrence Ati-zigi (Fc St. Gallen)

Joseph Wollacott (Crawley Town)

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Benjamin Asare (Hearts Of Oak).

Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre)

Ebenezer Annan (Red Star Belgrade)

Mohammed Salisu (As Monaco)

Jerome Opoku (Istandul Basaksehir)

Alexander Djiku (Fenerbahçe)

Jonas Adjetey (Fc Basel)

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Razak Simpson (Nations Fc)

Kingsley Schindler (Samsunspor)

Kamaradini Mamudu (Medeama Sc)

Thomas Partey (Arsenal Fc)

Elisha Owusu (Aj Auxerre)

Abu Francis (Cercle Brugge)

Kudus Mohammed (West Ham United)

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Ernest Nuamah (Olympique Lyon)

Antoine Semenyo (Afc Bournemouth)

Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton)

Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)

Jerry Afriyie (Cd Lugo)

Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)

Christopher Bonsu Baah (Genk)