Black Stars have the best goalkeepers in Africa – Goalkeepers’ trainer Daniel Gasper

Black Stars goalkeeping coach Daniel Gaspar has declared that Ghana possesses the strongest goalkeeping unit in African football as the team prepares for a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against The Gambia.

Speaking to Ghana Football Association (GFA) media during Saturday's training session, Gaspar praised the trio of Lawrence Ati Zigi, Benjamin Asare and Joseph Anang, insisting they form the continent's finest group of goalkeepers.

Ghana host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium today, Tuesday, 29 September, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 GMT, as Carlos Queiroz's side look to bounce back from a disappointing opening defeat.

The Black Stars began their Group C campaign with a 2-0 loss away to Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké, while The Gambia edged Somalia 1-0 to leave Ghana bottom of the group heading into Matchday Two.

Gaspar, who recently returned to the national team setup, expressed confidence in the quality of the goalkeepers available to Ghana.

"Fortunate to be back, very grateful to be here. We have three outstanding goalkeepers," he said.

"In my opinion, I have no doubt it's the best assembly of goalkeepers in Africa, and I believe that they believe that and we continue on our mission," Gasper added.

Lawrence Ati Zigi is expected to provide experience in the squad, while Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare continues to impress after earning recognition with the national team. Joseph Anang completes the goalkeeping contingent as Ghana seek a response after their opening setback.

The Black Stars are aiming to secure a return to the Africa Cup of Nations after failing to qualify for the 2025 finals in Morocco, a disappointment that ended the country's run of more than 20 years of consecutive appearances at the tournament.

The 2027 AFCON will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.