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#11
Asante Benjamin
Sophomore
Midfield
New Town, Mampong-Ashanti, Ghana / Kusmasi Academy (University of Cape Coast)
At Delaware: Looks to add midfielder depth for the Blue Hens as they defend their Colonial Athletic Association championship.
University of Cape Coast: Played on men's soccer team from 2010-12.
High School: Four-year member of the men's soccer team at the Kumasi Academy from 2006-09.
Personal: Benjamin Asante • son of Desmond Asante • born Mar. 3, 1992 • financial accounting major at Delaware • selected Delaware because of its academic and athletic excellence • began playing soccer at age five • considers father and high school coach, Henry Osei, as his biggest influences • has an older sister, Faustina, and younger brother, Daniel • enjoys reading scripture and listening to gospel music in addition to watching soccer on television.
