Winfried Schäfer lauds Benjamin Asare for stellar World Cup qualifying performances

Black Stars Technical Advisor Winfried Schäfer has lauded goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his exceptional displays during Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.The Hearts of Oak custodian emerged as one of the standout performers, keeping five clean sheets and conceding just once since making his national team debut in March against Chad.In an interview with Citi Sports following Ghana’s successful qualification, Schäfer credited Asare’s rise to careful scouting and the collaborative efforts of the technical team.“We watched matches and identified the need for a goalkeeper, and Benjamin Asare stood out. But we must also commend the Goalkeeper’s Coach [Fatau Dauda,” Schäfer said.He further praised Asare’s discipline and highlighted the goalkeeping department’s role in upholding high standards, noting that the 32-year-old’s progress reflects Ghana’s growing faith in home-based talent.Since his debut in March 2025, Asare has cemented his place as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper under coach Otto Addo, delivering commanding performances against Chad, Madagascar, and the Central African Republic.