Benjamin Asare earns late Black Stars call-up for Mexico friendly

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On May 7, 2026

Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has received a late call-up to the Black Stars squad ahead of the international friendly against Mexico national football team.

The experienced shot-stopper has been drafted into the squad to replace Gidios Aseako, who is unavailable for the highly anticipated encounter scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026.

Asare, who has already earned 11 senior caps for Ghana, is expected to add experience and stability to the goalkeeping department as the Black Stars continue preparations for upcoming international assignments. His impressive performances for Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League have once again caught the attention of the national team technical handlers.

The call-up serves as another major boost for the Phobians, with the goalkeeper continuing to establish himself as one of the most reliable performers in domestic football. His leadership qualities, calmness under pressure and commanding presence in goal have made him a key figure for both club and country.

The friendly against Mexico is expected to provide the Black Stars technical team with an opportunity to assess players and fine-tune the squad ahead of future competitive fixtures. The clash also promises to be a stern test against one of North America’s football powerhouses.

Benjamin Asare is expected to join the rest of the Ghana squad in camp before their departure for the international assignment.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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