Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has urged the technical handlers of Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, to include goalkeepers Benjamin Asare and Solomon Agbasi in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Asare has been Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper since making his international debut in March 2025 and has played a key role in the Black Stars’ World Cup qualifying campaign. The former Great Olympics shot-stopper, however, was sidelined for several weeks after sustaining an injury during an international friendly against South Korea in November. He recently returned to action, helping Hearts of Oak secure a 1–0 victory over Hohoe United.
In Asare’s absence, Solomon Agbasi stepped up impressively for the Phobians. The former Dreams FC goalkeeper made his Hearts of Oak debut against Swedru All Blacks on November 15 and has since cemented his place as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper with a series of assured performances.
Speaking to Asempa FM, Didi Dramani insisted that both goalkeepers have done enough to merit a place in the Black Stars squad.
“Benjamin Asare and Solomon Agbasi must be in the Black Stars squad for the World Cup,” Dramani said. “Both of them have featured for the Black Galaxies, and with the level they are performing at, they deserve to be in the squad.”
He added: “Hearts of Oak have been in this position before. Both goalkeepers are performing well, and they must be there.”
Didi Dramani is expected to hand Asare a starting role when Hearts of Oak face Dreams FC in their Matchday 19 fixture at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, January 18.
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is scheduled to announce his final squad for the next phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on June 1.
