Benjamin Asare's rise draws praise from former Hearts midfielder Joe Tagoe

Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Joe Tagoe has praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his singular transformation, describing him arsenic a assured and commanding beingness betwixt the posts.

Once battling relegation with Great Olympics conscionable a play ago, Asare has rapidly risen to go Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper.

His back-to-back cleanable sheets against Chad and Madagascar successful March not lone stunned fans but besides secured the spot of nationalist manager Otto Addo, who confirmed him arsenic the Black Stars' caller fig one.

Tagoe, speaking to Happy FM, highlighted Asare’s maturity and enactment qualities arsenic cardinal to his caller success.

"The mode his assurance has reached now, everyone volition attest that helium is precise superb. Sometimes I archer a batch of radical that, arsenic a goalkeeper, it is not a amusement similar diving present and there. You tin spot that from the mode helium communicates. The mode helium talks to defenders, the mode helium organises them, seriously, if you look astatine that aspect, it is precise commendable,” helium said.

At 33, the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper is enjoying arguably the champion spell of his career. His nine signifier mirrors his nationalist rise, helium has kept 15 cleanable sheets successful 24 matches, ranking 3rd successful the Ghana Premier League for shutouts this season.

His performances person earned plaudits and designation beyond the pitch. Businessman Alhaji Seidu Adongo precocious rewarded Asare with a brand-new car, a motion seen arsenic some encouragement and a awesome of content successful section talent.

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