Ghana vs Ivory Coast: head to head

40 matches · 1965–2026

15Ghana wins
13Draws
12Ivory Coast wins
59–50Goals

Rivalry summary

Ghana 15Draws 13Ivory Coast 12

Ghana and Ivory Coast have met 40 times since 1965. Ghana lead the head-to-head with 15 wins to Ivory Coast's 12, and 13 matches ended level.

Goals: Ghana 59, Ivory Coast 50 (2.73 per match).

The most recent meeting was on 24 September 2026: Ivory Coast 2–0 Ghana (AFCON Qualification).

The biggest margin in this fixture was Ivory Coast 2–6 Ghana on 2 May 1971.

22 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.

Next meeting

Ghana vs Ivory Coast on Wednesday 24 March 2027 (2027 AFCON qualification). Preview & prediction →

Rivalry facts

Most common result
Ghana 0–0 Ivory Coast (6 times)
Ghana at home
7W 6D 3L in 16 games
Ivory Coast at home
6W 3D 2L in 11 games
Longest Ghana unbeaten run
9 matches
Longest Ivory Coast unbeaten run
4 matches
Competitive matches only
Ghana 9, Ivory Coast 7, draws 6
Goals per game
2.73

All 40 results

DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionCity
24 Sep 2026Ivory Coast2–0GhanaAFCON QualificationBouaké
12 Jun 2021Ghana0–0Ivory CoastInternational FriendlyCape Coast
8 Feb 2015Ivory Coast0–0pGhanaAfrica Cup of NationsBata
14 Jun 2013Ghana1–1Ivory CoastInternational FriendlyObuasi
12 Jun 2013Ghana2–1Ivory CoastInternational FriendlyKumasi
15 Jan 2010Ivory Coast3–1GhanaAfrica Cup of NationsCabinda
9 Feb 2008Ghana4–2Ivory CoastAfrica Cup of NationsKumasi
31 Jan 2000Ghana0–2Ivory CoastAfrica Cup of NationsAccra
14 Jan 1996Ivory Coast0–2GhanaAfrica Cup of NationsPort Elizabeth
1 Jul 1995Ivory Coast2–0GhanaInternational FriendlyAbidjan
4 Dec 1994Ghana1–1Ivory CoastSimba TournamentJohannesburg
3 Apr 1994Ghana1–2Ivory CoastAfrica Cup of NationsSousse
26 Jan 1992Ghana0–0pIvory CoastAfrica Cup of NationsDakar
31 Jan 1987Ivory Coast0–2GhanaWest African CupMonrovia
2 Aug 1986Ghana0–1Ivory CoastInternational FriendlyMonrovia
1 Sep 1985Ghana0–0Ivory CoastAFCON QualificationKumasi
18 Aug 1985Ivory Coast2–0GhanaAFCON QualificationAbidjan
21 Apr 1985Ghana2–0Ivory CoastWorld Cup QualificationKumasi
7 Apr 1985Ivory Coast0–0GhanaWorld Cup QualificationAbidjan
30 Dec 1984Ivory Coast2–0GhanaInternational FriendlyAbidjan
18 Nov 1984Ghana2–0Ivory CoastWest African CupOuagadougou
30 Sep 1983Ivory Coast0–2GhanaWest African CupAbidjan
15 Feb 1982Ghana5–5Ivory CoastWest African CupCotonou
19 Feb 1978Ghana3–1Ivory CoastInternational FriendlyAccra
9 Sep 1976Ivory Coast3–1GhanaInternational FriendlyAbidjan
10 Aug 1975Ghana0–0Ivory CoastInternational FriendlyAccra
6 Aug 1975Ghana3–1Ivory CoastInternational FriendlyAccra
11 Sep 1974Ivory Coast1–1GhanaInternational FriendlyAbidjan
29 Jul 1973Ivory Coast1–0GhanaAFCON QualificationAbidjan
15 Jul 1973Ghana0–3Ivory CoastAFCON QualificationAccra
19 Apr 1972Ghana1–2Ivory CoastInternational FriendlyAccra
2 May 1971Ivory Coast2–6GhanaInternational FriendlyAbidjan
19 Apr 1970Ghana1–1Ivory CoastInternational FriendlyAccra
15 Apr 1970Ghana3–0Ivory CoastInternational FriendlyAccra
14 Feb 1970Ghana2–1Ivory CoastAfrica Cup of NationsKhartoum
19 May 1968Ghana2–1Ivory CoastInternational FriendlyAccra
19 Jan 1968Ghana4–3Ivory CoastAfrica Cup of NationsAsmara
19 Feb 1967Ghana2–2Ivory CoastInternational FriendlyAccra
1 Nov 1966Ivory Coast1–1GhanaInternational FriendlyAbidjan
19 Nov 1965Ghana4–1Ivory CoastAfrica Cup of NationsBizerte

By competition

CompetitionPGhanaDrawIvory Coast
International Friendly18675
Africa Cup of Nations10523
AFCON Qualification5014
West African Cup4310
World Cup Qualification2110
Simba Tournament1010

Columns: Ghana wins, draws, Ivory Coast wins.

By decade

DecadeGhanaDrawIvory Coast
1960s320
1970s534
1980s433
1990s122
2000s101
2010s121
2020s011

Frequently asked questions

Who has won more matches between Ghana and Ivory Coast?

Ghana have won more meetings: 15 wins to Ivory Coast's 12, with 13 draws.

How many times have Ghana and Ivory Coast played each other?

They have played 40 times between 1965 and 2026.

When did Ghana last play Ivory Coast?

On 24 September 2026: Ivory Coast 2–0 Ghana (AFCON Qualification).