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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has lavished praise on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding role in Ghana’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup.
Addo handed Asare his senior debut in March against Chad, and the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper has since established himself as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper.
In an exclusive interview with Joy Sports, Addo expressed satisfaction with his decision, saying Asare’s consistent performances have justified the trust placed in him ahead of the team’s other goalkeepers.
"He trained well. He had an extremely good week when he came in and I said it was enough to give him a chance. When we gave him a chance, he proved it," he said.
Despite months of criticism over his selection choices, Otto Addo remains firm in his conviction.
"It’s normal that players will be criticize but I don’t understand this discussion [about Benjamin Asare] especially after we qualified," he added.
Asare has kept 5 clean sheets in his first 6 appearances for the Black Stars in competitive games, conceding just once.
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