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Benjamin Asare is doing the job- Former GFA Vice President slams critics

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President Fred Pappoe isn’t a fan of criticisms labeled at goalkeeper Benjamin Asare.

The possibility of Accra Hearts of Oak’s Asare starting in goal for Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team has been at the centre of heated debates with Ghana all but certain to qualify to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Supporters point to Asare’s impressive clean sheets record with the 32 year old shot-stopper keeping five clean sheets in as many games in the qualifiers while critics point to the lack of quality opposition he has faced but Fred Pappoe has rejected such calls for Asare’s exit.

“I don’t know why people are making an issue of it. The man has been given a job to do and he-Benjamin Asare- is doing the job so what is our point?”

Former GFA Vice President Fred Pappoe

“We put him into the goal post to make sure we don’t have balls entering our net…and he is doing just that. It’s not a call we should be making now” Fred Pappoe said about the Benjamin Asare issue in an exclusive interview with Citi Sports.

Benjamin Asare of Ghana (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

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Asare is in line to start in goal in Ghana’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Comoros on Sunday, October 12 at 19:00 GMT. Scroll down to watch Fred Pappoe interview

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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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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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