Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has stated that he never prays for misfortune to befall another goalkeeper just so he can get the opportunity to play, insisting that he believes in hard work and his own abilities.

Speaking in an interview with media personality Deloris Frimpong Manso on The Delay Show, the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper recounted a difficult period in his career after an unsuccessful move to Kenya forced him to return to Ghana.

According to Asare, issues involving agents affected his stint abroad, compelling him to restart his career locally. He revealed that upon returning, he rejoined Great Olympics, a club familiar with his qualities from a previous spell.

“At some point in my career, I went back to Olympics. Because it wasn’t my first time there, they already knew me,” he said.

The goalkeeper explained that despite the club already having several established goalkeepers, including Stephen Quaicoo and Obodai, he remained determined to fight for his place in the team.

“They had about four goalkeepers, but I believed in myself. Anytime I’m doing something, I do it with all my might so that anyone watching will know I’m fully committed,” he stated.

During the interview, Delay asked whether reserve goalkeepers sometimes wish for the starting goalkeeper to perform poorly in order to get a chance to play.

Responding firmly, Asare rejected the idea.

“No, I never do such a thing. I believe in my prowess. You get the chance to be in the poles, you perform; when I get the chance as well, I also perform,” he said.

Benjamin Asare’s journey has been one of persistence and resilience. Before gaining national recognition, he spent years working his way through Ghana’s domestic football scene, featuring for clubs including Great Olympics before eventually joining Accra Hearts of Oak.

His impressive performances for Hearts of Oak earned him a call-up to the Ghana national football team, where he has increasingly become one of the notable goalkeepers in the national team setup.