Benjamin Asare’s impressive debut for the Black Stars has sparked excitement and raised hopes that Ghana may have found their next great goalkeeper. The Hearts of Oak shot-stopper delivered a calm and heroic performance in Ghana’s commanding 5-0 victory over Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Friday.

His composed display drew comparisons to legendary Ghanaian goalkeeper Sammy Adjei, who was known for his reliability between the posts. With Ghana struggling to find a consistent number-one goalkeeper in recent years, Asare’s assured showing has given fans reason to believe that the search might be over.

Despite having little to do for much of the game, Asare handled Chad’s occasional threats with confidence and controlled his penalty area with authority. His stellar performance, combined with his exceptional form in the Ghana Premier League, suggests he could be on the path to securing the national team’s number-one spot for the foreseeable future.

Ghanaian football fans took to social media to praise Asare’s debut, expressing hope that he can maintain his form and become a long-term solution to Ghana’s goalkeeping concerns.