Black Stars goalkeepers coach Fatawu Dauda has commended Benjamin Asare for his focus, humility, and eagerness to learn—qualities he says have fueled the young goalkeeper’s steady ascent.
Since making his senior national team debut in March 2025, the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper has cemented his position as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper.
Dauda, who himself once patrolled the Black Stars’ goal, revealed that he stays closely involved with Asare, providing advice and technical guidance to aid his development at both club and international levels.
“I’ve been in that position before. Because he’s in the team as a Black Stars player, and that’s my department, so anytime they play the game, I get in touch with him, with his goalkeeper coach. We share ideas, we give feedbacks for the way how he can improve as a goalkeeper and as an individual. So I keep advising him to stay focused because…
“The Fenerbahce team saw you playing in the Premier League, in the Luka League, and then you were selected. So need to stay focused and then keep doing what you know to do best.”
Dauda praised Asare’s leadership and composure, noting that handling criticism is part of the job for someone in his position.
“So I think he’s doing well for himself and for his club. Being a captain, a leader, and then a commander, you know, it’s not easy. For that position, definitely, you know, you need to be criticised if things are not going well. That’s how it should be. But for now, I think he’s staying focused because it’s someone who will listen. He talked to me, listening. So he’s a fast learner, he’s coachable. So I’m happy for him. He’s doing well for his club and for himself.”
Asare is expected to be included in the Black Stars squad for next month’s friendly matches against Austria and Germany, part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
