Communications Director of Hearts of Oak, Kwame Opare Addo, has expressed the club’s wish to see both Benjamin Asare and Solomon Agbetsi included in Ghana Black Stars’ squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Asare established himself as the national team’s first-choice goalkeeper following his debut in March 2025 and featured in all of Ghana’s World Cup qualifying matches. However, the former Great Olympics shot-stopper has struggled for game time since returning from an injury sustained during an international friendly against South Korea in November last year.

In Asare’s absence, Solomon Agbetsi has impressed between the posts for the Phobians. The former Dreams FC goalkeeper made his Hearts of Oak debut against Swedru All Blacks on November 15 and has maintained his spot since, producing a string of confident and assured performances.

Despite Asare’s limited minutes, Opare Addo believes both goalkeepers have done enough to deserve a place in the World Cup squad.

“We want both Benjamin Asare and Solomon Agbetsi for the World Cup; Asare has already cemented his place, and Agbetsi has proven his case,” he told Asempa FM.

Asare will be looking to reclaim his starting spot when Hearts of Oak travel to face Hohoe United in their Matchday 18 fixture at Hohoe Sports Stadium on Sunday, January 11, 2026.