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Accra Hearts of Oak and Black Stars goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, has revealed that the foundation of his goalkeeping success is built on hard work, preparation, and a focused mindset. The 32-year-old shot-stopper earned his first call-up to the Ghana national team following a string of standout performances in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. Asare has kept an impressive 12 clean sheets in 18 appearances for Hearts of Oak, replicating the same form he showed at Great Olympics before their relegation. His debut call-up to the Black Stars came during…

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Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has revealed that the late Christian Atsu was the best player he ever played alongside in his career. Atsu tragically lost his life in 2023, after being found under rubble following an earthquake in Turkey, where he was playing professional football. In an interview with Joysports’ Daniel Koranteng, Ayew was asked to name the best player he had played with at national team level, and he did not hesitate to name Atsu. “The best player I’ve ever played with, unfortunately, is no longer with us,…

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The head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has praised goalkeepers Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Wollacott for supporting and pushing new goalkeeper Benjamin Asare to get the best out of him.The three goalkeepers were called up to the Black Stars squad for the March international break for matches against Chad and Madagascar in Group. Speaking after Ghana’s wins against the two opponents, coach Otto Addo disclosed that Benjamin Asare is now the number one goalkeeper for the Black Stars.He further applauded the positive attitude of Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph…

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has confirmed that Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is currently Ghana’s number one goalkeeper, following back-to-back clean sheets in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Asare, 32, received his first national team call-up in March and started in Ghana’s 5-0 win over Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on March 21. He was once again given the starting role in Ghana’s 3-0 victory over Madagascar on Monday night, helping extend the team’s lead at the top of Group I to five points. Speaking after…

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Sports Minister Kofi Adams has revealed why the Black Stars’ budget for their recent games against Chad and Madagascar was kept under wraps.According to Adams, disclosing the budget would have been a distraction to the team’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.In an interview, Adams explained that he was hesitant to release the budget because it wouldn’t have added any value to the team’s performance.” People were asking me to disclose the budget for the games, but I kept asking myself what the budget would do for the…

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has issued a rallying call to his players ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Madagascar, stressing the need for total commitment. Ghana, currently leading Group I, are looking to extend their advantage after a dominant 5-0 win over Chad. However, Addo remains cautious, insisting that past results mean nothing if the team fails to maintain focus. We don’t need 98 per cent, we don’t need 99 per cent, we need 100 per cent,” he said. “This is like a small…

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Former Ghana captains Asamoah Gyan and Stephen Appiah are part of the Black Stars contingent for the crucial clash against Madagascar in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars have already arrived in Morocco ahead of the match scheduled for Monday. The team departed Accra on Saturday morning at 10:30 GMT and landed at Acharif Al Idrissi Airport in Al Hoceima at 16:16 GMT. All 23 players made the trip in good condition as Ghana prepares for the crucial Group I encounter on Monday, March 24, 2025. The team goes into the game with huge motivation following…

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Vision FC were held at home by Nations FC to a goalless draw on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Both teams had their sights on returning to winning ways, but their match at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex failed to produce any goals in either half. The spoils were shared at full time, which leaves the hosts in 13th position on the league standings with 25 points. They are now winless in four consecutive games. Nations sit in sixth position with 36 points, six behind league-leading Asante Kotoko. Vision…

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