At Accra Hearts of Oak, the conversation around the 2026 FIFA World Cup is no longer just about national pride—it’s also about trust, consistency, and reward for excellence. And at the center of that conversation are two goalkeepers wearing the famous Phobian colours.

Kwame Opare Addo, the club’s Communications Director, has made Hearts of Oak’s position clear: both Benjamin Asare and Solomon Agbasi deserve places in Ghana’s final World Cup squad.

Speaking on Sportsblog247.com, Opare Addo left little room for ambiguity. In his view, this is not a debate but a recognition of merit. Asare, he noted, has already established himself as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper, while Agbasi has done more than enough to justify his own inclusion.
“We want both Benjamin Asare and Solomon Agbasi for the World Cup,” he said. “Asare has already cemented his place and Agbasi has proven his case.”

Asare’s rise with the Black Stars has been swift and decisive. Since making his senior debut in March 2025, the Hearts shot-stopper has been ever-present in Ghana’s World Cup qualifying campaign, playing a crucial role as the Black Stars sealed their ticket to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. His calm presence and reliability between the posts quickly made him a trusted figure at international level.

Back at club level, however, the story has been more complicated. Injuries and increased competition have limited Asare’s minutes in recent months. Yet Opare Addo insists that club circumstances should not overshadow international performance. For Hearts, what Asare has delivered for Ghana makes his World Cup inclusion unquestionable.

On the other side of the same coin is Solomon Agbasi. The former Dreams FC goalkeeper arrived at Hearts of Oak and made his debut in November 2025. Since then, he has seized his opportunity with both hands. During Asare’s absence, Agbasi stepped up with a string of assured performances, doing enough not only to fill the void but to retain the number one jersey.

His consistency has turned internal competition into a strength rather than a problem—proof, according to Opare Addo, of the depth Hearts of Oak currently provide to Ghanaian football.
As discussions around the Black Stars’ World Cup squad intensify, Hearts of Oak’s message is simple: Ghana should go to the biggest stage with its best options. In Benjamin Asare and Solomon Agbasi, the Phobians believe the nation already has two safe pairs of hands ready to serve.