Ghana national football team
Black Stars · WAFU-B · Elo 1572 (14th in Africa)
About the Ghana national team
The Ghana national football team (Black Stars) represents Ghana in men's international football and competes in CAF's West African Zone B (WAFU-B) region.
All told, Ghana have played 677 recorded internationals since 1950: 312 wins (46.1%), 176 draws and 189 defeats, with 1,056 goals scored and 709 conceded.
Ghana have won the Africa Cup of Nations 4 times (1963, 1965, 1978 and 1982).
They have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 5 times (2006, 2010, 2014, 2022 and 2026).
Our Elo rating puts Ghana on 1572 points: 14th in Africa and 89th in the world. Their highest rating (1846) came in 1966.
Asamoah Gyan is the leading scorer in our match records with 24 goals for Ghana.
Next matches
All fixtures →- Ghana
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Ivory Coast
Preview · 2027 AFCON qualification
Recent results
All results →LLLDWDLLLL
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2026 | L |  Gambia |
2–4 | AFCON Qualification | H · Accra |
| 24 Sep 2026 | L | Ivory Coast |
0–2 | AFCON Qualification | A · Bouaké |
| 3 Jul 2026 | L |  Colombia |
0–1 | FIFA World Cup | N · Kansas City |
| 27 Jun 2026 | L |  Croatia |
1–2 | FIFA World Cup | N · Philadelphia |
| 23 Jun 2026 | D |  England |
0–0 | FIFA World Cup | N · Foxborough |
| 17 Jun 2026 | W |  Panama |
1–0 | FIFA World Cup | N · Toronto |
| 2 Jun 2026 | D |  Wales |
1–1 | International Friendly | A · Cardiff |
| 22 May 2026 | L |  Mexico |
0–2 | International Friendly | A · Puebla |
| 30 Mar 2026 | L |  Germany |
1–2 | International Friendly | A · Stuttgart |
| 27 Mar 2026 | L |  Austria |
1–5 | International Friendly | A · Vienna |
| 18 Nov 2025 | L |  South Korea |
0–1 | International Friendly | A · Seoul |
| 14 Nov 2025 | L |  Japan |
0–2 | Kirin Cup | A · Toyota |
Key facts
- At home
- 137W 49D 18L (67% wins)
- Away
- 76W 70D 107L (30% wins)
- Neutral venues
- 99W 57D 64L (45% wins)
- Goals per match
- 1.56 scored, 1.05 conceded
- Clean sheets
- 252 (37%)
- Failed to score
- 180 matches (27%)
- Most common score
- 1–1 (78 times)
- vs Asia
- 14W 4D 14L
- vs Europe
- 4W 9D 15L
- vs North America
- 7W 1D 8L
- vs South America
- 0W 3D 8L
- vs Oceania
- 1W 2D 5L
- Best decade
- 1960s (64% wins)
- First recorded match
- Ghana 1–0 Nigeria (1950)
Where Ghanaian players were born
All birthplaces →Each dot is a birthplace; bigger dots mean more players. Players born outside Africa are on the born abroad page.
Active Ghanaian internationals
Where they play →| Player | Position | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Ayew | Forward |  Sheffield United F.C. | 113 | 31 |
| Thomas Partey | Midfielder |  Al-Shabab Football Club | 61 | 16 |
| Mohammed Kudus | Forward | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. | 46 | 13 |
| Antoine Semenyo | Forward | Manchester City F.C. | 38 | 3 |
| Mohammed Salisu | Defender |  AS Monaco FC | 22 | 4 |
| Osman Bukari | Forward |  RTS Widzew Łódź | 18 | 3 |
| Albert Adomah | Forward | Queens Park Rangers F.C. | – | – |
| Kasim Nuhu | Defender | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | – | – |
| Benjamin Tetteh | Forward |  NK Maribor | 7 | 0 |
| Andy Yiadom | Defender | Reading F.C. | 26 | 0 |
| Daniel Afriyie | Winger |  FC Aarau | 5 | 1 |
| David Accam | Wing half |  Nashville SC | 9 | 1 |
| Edmund Addo | Midfielder |  FC Sheriff Tiraspol | 8 | 0 |
| Yaw Yeboah | Wing half | Columbus Crew | 4 | 0 |
| Owusu Kwabena | Forward |  Qarabağ FK | – | – |
| Dominic Oduro | Forward | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Ekuban | Midfielder |  Hellas Verona FC | 13 | 3 |
| Lumor Agbenyenu | Defender |  Málaga CF | 14 | 0 |
| Iddrisu Baba | Midfielder |  FK Partizan | 29 | 0 |
| Isaac Cofie | Midfielder |  Sivasspor | – | – |
| David Abagna | Attacking midfielder | Real Tamale United | 2 | 0 |
| Jojo Wollacott | Goalkeeper | Charlton Athletic F.C. | 10 | 0 |
| Ebenezer Annan | Defender |  FC Rapid București | – | – |
| Kwadwo Poku | Midfielder | Tampa Bay Rowdies | – | – |
| Kwame Opoku | Forward | Asante Kotoko F.C. | 4 | 0 |
Players with an open club spell and a senior cap on record; not an official squad list.
Top scorers
Full list →- Asamoah Gyan2003–2017
- André Ayew2010–2022
- Jordan Ayew2012–2025
- Sulley Muntari2004–2013
- Thomas Partey2017–2025
- Osei Kofi1965–1972
- Matthew Amoah2005–2009
- Kwasi Owusu1970–1973
- Abedi Pele1992–1996
- Mubarak Wakaso2013–2021
Record by competition
| Competition | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 105 | 54 | 23 | 28 | 138 | 93 | 4 | 1963–2024 |
| World Cup Qualification | 101 | 52 | 26 | 23 | 164 | 78 | 1960–2025 | |
| AFCON Qualification | 98 | 49 | 26 | 23 | 158 | 79 | 1961–2026 | |
| West African Cup | 23 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 50 | 18 | 1982–1987 | |
| FIFA World Cup | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 26 | 2006–2026 | |
| All-African Games | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 1973–1978 | |
| Korea Cup | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 1983–1997 | |
| Merdeka Tournament | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 1982–1993 | |
| Simba Tournament | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1994–1996 | |
| Tournament Burkina Faso | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1988–1988 | |
| Kirin Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2022–2025 |
Notable Ghanaian players
All players →
Michael EssienGhana · b. 1982
Kevin-Prince BoatengGhana · b. 1987
Asamoah GyanGhana · b. 1985
Sulley MuntariGhana · b. 1984
André AyewGhana · b. 1989
Jordan AyewGhana · Sheffield United F.C.
Thomas ParteyGhana · Al-Shabab Football Club
Kwadwo AsamoahGhana · b. 1988
Abedi PeleGhana · b. 1964
Stephen AppiahGhana · b. 1980
Iñaki WilliamsGhana · b. 1994
Mohammed KudusGhana · Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Ghana national team?
Ghana are nicknamed the Black Stars.
How many times have Ghana won AFCON?
Ghana have won the Africa Cup of Nations 4 times (1963, 1965, 1978 and 1982).
Have Ghana played at the World Cup?
Yes, Ghana have played at 5 World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2022 and 2026).
Who is the top scorer for Ghana?
In our match database, Asamoah Gyan leads with 24 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
What is the biggest win in Ghana history?
Ghana 12–0 Malawi on 15 October 1962 (International Friendly).