Benin vs Ghana: head to head
21 matches · 1966–2019
3Benin wins
6Draws
12Ghana wins
17–47Goals
Rivalry summary
3612
Benin 3Draws 6Ghana 12
Benin and Ghana have met 21 times since 1966. Ghana lead the head-to-head with 12 wins to Benin's 3, and 6 matches ended level.
Goals: Benin 17, Ghana 47 (3.05 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 25 June 2019: Ghana 2–2 Benin (Africa Cup of Nations).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Benin 0–5 Ghana on 18 June 1972.
10 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Benin 1–1 Ghana (4 times)
- Benin at home
- 3W 2D 4L in 9 games
- Ghana at home
- 6W 1D 0L in 7 games
- Longest Benin unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Longest Ghana unbeaten run
- 13 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Benin 1, Ghana 6, draws 3
- Goals per game
- 3.05
All 21 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2019 | Ghana | 2–2 | Benin | Africa Cup of Nations | Ismailia |
| 25 May 2017 | Ghana | 1–1 | Benin | International Friendly | Accra |
| 11 Oct 2009 | Benin | 1–0 | Ghana | World Cup Qualification | Cotonou |
| 29 Mar 2009 | Ghana | 1–0 | Benin | World Cup Qualification | Kumasi |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Ghana | 4–2 | Benin | International Friendly | Accra |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Benin | 1–0 | Ghana | International Friendly | Cotonou |
| 26 Jan 2003 | Ghana | 3–0 | Benin | International Friendly | Kumasi |
| 25 Jul 1998 | Benin | 0–1 | Ghana | International Friendly | Cotonou |
| 24 Dec 1996 | Benin | 1–1 | Ghana | International Friendly | Cotonou |
| 28 Jul 1991 | Benin | 0–0 | Ghana | AFCON Qualification | Cotonou |
| 13 Jan 1991 | Ghana | 4–0 | Benin | AFCON Qualification | Accra |
| 25 Jul 1988 | Benin | 1–1 | Ghana | Tournament Burkina Faso | Ouagadougou |
| 8 Dec 1987 | Benin | 1–1 | Ghana | International Friendly | Luanda |
| 27 Nov 1984 | Benin | 1–3 | Ghana | West African Cup | Ouagadougou |
| 13 Feb 1982 | Benin | 0–4 | Ghana | West African Cup | Cotonou |
| 19 Jul 1981 | Benin | 1–2 | Ghana | International Friendly | Cotonou |
| 2 Jul 1972 | Ghana | 5–1 | Benin | World Cup Qualification | Kumasi |
| 18 Jun 1972 | Benin | 0–5 | Ghana | World Cup Qualification | Cotonou |
| 22 Sep 1968 | Ghana | 3–0 | Benin | International Friendly | Accra |
| 8 Jul 1967 | Benin | 2–1 | Ghana | International Friendly | Cotonou |
| 10 Apr 1966 | Benin | 2–5 | Ghana | International Friendly | Cotonou |
By competition
| Competition | P | Benin | Draw | Ghana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| World Cup Qualification | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| West African Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tournament Burkina Faso | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Columns: Benin wins, draws, Ghana wins.
By decade
| Decade | Benin | Draw | Ghana |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1990s | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010s | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Benin and Ghana?
Ghana have won more meetings: 12 wins to Benin's 3, with 6 draws.
How many times have Benin and Ghana played each other?
They have played 21 times between 1966 and 2019.
When did Benin last play Ghana?
On 25 June 2019: Ghana 2–2 Benin (Africa Cup of Nations).