Didi Dramani: Benjamin Asare’s Black Stars call-up a major boost for Hearts of Oak

By Emmanuel Austin Baah Last updated Sep 4, 2025

Head coach of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has stated that it is a big plus for the club to have its player Benjamin Asare starring in Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team, the Black Stars.

He said this at a presser ahead of Hearts of Oak’s game against city rivals Accra Great Olympics in this year’s Democracy Cup that is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 5 at the University of Ghana Stadium.

Hearts’ goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is expected to start in goal in the Black Stars 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification games Chad and Mali on September 4 and 8 respectively and Didi Dramani believes that having Asare produce at the national team level is a big plus for the club.

Hearts Assistant Coach Abdul Gazale (left) with Hearts of Oak Head Coach Didi Dramani (middle) Photo Courtesy: Hearts of Oak

“We prepared Benjamin [Asare] to the best that we can to have that production to the national team and that’s a big plus for the club” he said.

From Left to Right: Alexander Djiku, Benjamin Asare, Jordan Ayew Photo Courtesy: GFA

Asare is one of three goalkeepers who have made the trip with the Black Stars to play Chad in N’Djamena.

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