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Confusion rocks social media over Benjamin Asare’s late Black Stars call-up

Black Stars number one goalkeeper Benjamin Asare

Fri, 8 May 2026 Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Some social media users remain puzzled over the non-disclosure of the reason behind the late call-up of Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for the Mexico friendly.

The decision was announced by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on May 7, 2026, as the technical team prepares for the trip and continues assessing the squad.

The announcement did not specify the exact reason for the late change—whether due to injury, withdrawal, or other factors, which resulted in the inclusion of the team’s number one goalkeeper ahead of the friendly.

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Since the announcement, social media users have questioned why Asare was called up late, as the Black Stars’ first-choice goalkeeper was expected to be reserved for subsequent friendlies before the World Cup.

Some individuals argued that the decision highlights instability within the technical team despite Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz taking charge.

Others expressed displeasure, insisting that Asare’s presence is unnecessary, especially when the squad is largely composed of second-string players expected to justify their inclusion.

Queiroz has been cautioned to stamp his authority and remain firm in his decisions regarding the team, or risk facing the same challenges that led previous coaches to exit the role due to poor results.

Meanwhile, Gideon Aseako has yet to disclose the reason for his omission from the squad ahead of the Mexico friendly, which would have given him the chance to prove himself.

Read the reactions below:

For what reason exactly???
— Owura Kwaku Appiah-Darko (@owu_kwaku) May 7, 2026

He’s been our number 1 so I’m wondering why you called a second goal keeper ahead of him if he’s available. You people eh 🙄
— Chris Aglah (@chris_aglah) May 7, 2026

What’s all this??? Being called to play with virtually new players who many won’t make it to the final call up. Is this a sign of something they’re planning on doing
— Wirtz Scenario (@DNLverse) May 7, 2026

This coach too has started his concert as the others did, how can you call two goalkeepers from same team, from a GPL league of 18 teams haaba
— Abraham Ohene (@Abrahampromis) May 8, 2026

So why wasn't he called in the first place? Jokers tweeeeeaaaaa
— Kobe Faah (@DukeofBisease) May 7, 2026

U people are sleeping on the job. You want us to always complain before you do the right thing after being paid with our taxes 🌚
— Abdul Wahab (@AbdulWahab_ikno) May 7, 2026

Confused association n this is how the coach have started then bomb tournament we go have
— Dead Ghana football (@EbenezerOf20439) May 7, 2026

They omitted his name and when the coach saw it he quickly asked them to put his name. Are we serious.
— Son Of Man (@maxwell_aappiah) May 7, 2026

So why don't you tell Ghanaians the reason for the replacement.

Injury or the pressure to drop an agency player
— KWASISANCHEZ (@GmnKwasi) May 7, 2026