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Hearts of Oak hands Benjamin Asare contract extension
Hearts of Oak and Benjamin Asare have agreed to a contract extension.
The goalkeeper penned down a two-year deal with the Accra-based club in the early hours of today.
In the last few weeks reports went rife that the shot-stopper, whose existing deal expires in the summer was bound to leave the club.
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But in a swift turn of events the club has managed to seal a new deal with the player’s representatives.
Known for his organizational leadership, humbleness, and experience, the club hopes he fosters to help them in their title push now that he has become a fan favorite.
Asare has been a massive revelation in the Ghana Premier League with 13 clean sheets in 19 games which earned him a call-up to the BlackStars for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
He kept a clean sheet in both games for the Black Stars.
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It remains unknown whether Hearts of Oak will bow to the incoming offers for their captain in the coming weeks.
Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojša Kapor praised his team’s brilliant performance against Heart of Lions.
The Phobians thrashed the Kpando-based club 3-0 at home in game week ten of the league.
John Antwi scored a brace while Ransford Mensah was also on the scoresheet.
Speaking after the match, the Serbian coach was full of praise for his side’s performance, particularly their effectiveness from dead-ball situations and quick transitions.
“We did well with our set pieces and transitions today. They worked for us, and congratulations to my boys,” Kapor said.
The win puts the Phobians second on the log with 20 points, one behind the league leaders.
Hearts of Oak will travel to Samreboi to face Samartex in their next match.
Berekum Chelsea produced a spirited comeback to edge Asante Kotoko 2-1 in a dramatic encounter at the Golden City Park.
Both teams were looking to take all three points.
In their previous matches, Berekum Chelsea had lost away to Aduana Stars at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park, while the Porcupine Warriors drew 1-1 against Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The first half failed to produce any goals.
Kotoko took the lead in the 60th minute through an Inusah Adam penalty.
Six minutes later, Zackaria Fuseini pulled the hosts back on level terms.
Deep into stoppage time, Yussif Bayanalabe struck the decisive goal to secure all three points for Berekum Chelsea.
The late winner handed Berekum Chelsea a valuable victory and extended Asante Kotoko’s winless streak on the road this season.
Accra Hearts of Oak delivered a dominant performance against Heart of Lions.
The Phobians produced a scintillating first-half performance to defeat the visitors.
Ransford Mensah opened the scoring in the 2nd minute following a well-worked team effort.
In the 25th minute, the home team was awarded a free-kick, which John Antwi converted to score his first goal of the day and his side’s second.
On the stroke of half-time, Antwi was on hand to complete his brace, sealing a comfortable victory.
The Phobians controlled proceedings throughout the first half.
The second half was a more subdued affair; they rarely threatened to score further but still dominated most of the play.
The result sees them occupy second spot with 20 points from 10 games.
They travel away to Samreboi to face Samartex in their next Ghana Premier League encounter
Defending champions Medeama SC will be at home to Swedru All Blacks at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa.
The home team has been excellent at home, winning all four of its games while scoring nine and conceding just two, which makes them a formidable side at home.
They are returning home following a 1-1 draw with Asante Kotoko in Kumasi.
The Black Magicians were on a three-match winning run, but it came to a crashing halt following a 2-1 loss to AshantiGold last weekend.
They would hope to give a good account of themselves in Tarkwa.
Prediction: Medeama SC 2-0 Swedru All Blacks
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