Ghana national football team

De Ghana national football team dey represent Ghana insyd men's international football.Association, Ghana Football. "Black Stars". www.ghanafa.org. Archived from the original on 23 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020. Dem name de team de Black Stars after de Black Star of Africa insyd de flag of Ghana."Ghana Flag Ghana High Commission". Brazil Consulate. Retrieved 19 July 2023. Ebe governed by de Ghana Football Association, de governing body give football insyd Ghana. Prior to 1957, na e play as de Gold Coast.

Ghana qualify give de FIFA World Cup for de first time insyd 2006."How Ghana has started every World Cup qualifying campaign since Germany 2006 run". Citi Sports Online. 7 September 2021. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023."'I knew I would score against Czech Republic' – Asamoah Gyan on 2006 World Cup goal". Citi Sports Online. 18 May 2022. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023. Na de team win de Africa Cup of Nations four times (1963, 1965, 1978, den 1982), while e fini as runners-up five times (1968, 1970, 1992, 2010, den 2015). Dem sanso qualify for de CHAN four times, wey dem fini as runners-up twice (2009 den 2014)."African Football: The early years". BBC. 16 January 2004. Archived from the original on 24 January 2004. Retrieved 16 January 2004.

 History 

For 19 August 1962 for de Accra Sports Stadium, host Real Madrid, wey na dem be de time Spanish champions, former European champions den intercontinental champions den drew 3–3."International Friendlies of Real Madrid CF 1960–1979". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2012.

Charles Kumi Gyamfi cam turn coach insyd 1961, wey dem win successive African Cup of Nations titles, insyd 1963 den 1965. De Black Stars achieve dema record win, 13–2 away to Kenya, after de second of dese. Dem reach de final of de tournament insyd 1968 den 1970, wey dem loose 1–0 for both occasions, to DR Congo insys 1968 den Sudan insyd 1970. Dema domination of de tournament earn dem de nickie "the Black Stars of Africa" insyd de 1960s."World Cup 2010: Ghana ready to fulfil their destiny". The Guardian. 30 June 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.

Fortunes change give de Black Stars however, after dem fail make dem qualify for 3 successive African Cup of Nations insyd de 1970s.Anthony, Scott (26 May 2017). "The Stanley Matthews football revolution made in Ghana". bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2017. Insyd de early 1980s however, plus emerging talents such as Abedi Pele, de Black Stars beat Libya insyd de 1982 African Cup of Nations final host by Libya make dem win dema fourth den to date, last continental title."Today in history - Ghana beat hosts Libya to win AFCON 1982". 19 March 2016. Retrieved 2017-08-22. Fortunes san change however, as insyd de 1984 tournament, na dem knock dem out insyd de group stages, wey dem no qualify for de 1986, 1988 den 1990 tournaments. Insyd 1992 however, de Black Stars go cam runners-up to de Ivory Coast insyd penalty shootout after goalless draw, wich see every player for de pitch top take penalty, for wich dem beat dem 11-10."Ghana v Ivory Coast, 26 January 1992". 11v11.com. Na de Black Stars be at disadvantage however, as African Footballer of de Year winner den de tournament ein best player, Abedi Pele, na dem suspend am for de final.

Tensions among de squad lead to de parliamentary den executive make dem intervene den settle issues between star players Abedi Pele den Tony Yeboah. Insyd de 1990s, na dis fi play sam part insyd de failure of de team make e build for de successes of de national underage teams. However, de generation of Black Stars players wey go de 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship final cam turn de "core" of de team for de 2002 African Cup of Nations, wey dem go undefeated for year insyd 2005 wey dem qualify for de final tournament of de 2006 FIFA World Cup. De Black Stars start by dem succumb to 2–0 defeat to eventual champions Italy, den wins over Czech Republic (2–0) den United States (2–1). Dis see dem advance thru to de second round, wer na dem loose 3–0 to Brazil.Joshua Ansah (13 April 2013). "Where is Ghana's 2006 World Cup squad – Part 2". goal.com. Archived from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.

Under head coach Milovan Rajevac, de Black Stars go on make dem secure 100% win record insyd dema qualification campaign, dem win dema group wey dem cam turn de first African team make dem qualify give de 2010 FIFA World Cup. Insyd de final tournament, na dem place dem insyd Group D plus Germany, Serbia den Australia, dem advance to de round of 16 wer na dem play de United States, dem win 2–1 insyd extra time make dem cam turn de third African nation per make dem reach de World Cup quarter-finals. Dem then lost to Uruguay insyd penalty shootout insyd de quarter-finals, after Uruguayan forward Luis Suárez block header plus ein hand insyd de penalty box insyd extra time wey dem send am off. Asamoah Gyan miss de penalty dem give for de handball, wey de score remain for 1-1. Ghana go on make dem loose de penalty shootout 4-2, dem no make am go de semi-finals wich na go be de first time African country qualify for de semi-finals of a World Cup.Paul Wilson (2 July 2013). "World Cup 2010: Uruguay make Gyan and Ghana pay the penalty". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 9 June 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2013.

Insyd 2013, e cam turn de team per insyd Africa make e reach 4 consecutive semi-finals of tde CAF Africa Cup of Nations twice, de first time since between 1963 den 1970."Ghana equal Nations Cup record with Cape Verde win". mtnfootball.com. MTN Group. 3 February 2013. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.

Na dem sufficiently rank de Black Stars by FIFA make dem start dema qualifying give de 2014 World Cup insyd de second round. Dem win dema group, den insyd de round wey dey follow dem qualify for de 2014 World Cup finals insyd November 2013, after dem beat Egypt 7–3 for aggregate insyd 2-legged play-off."Egypt 2–1 Ghana (Agg 3–7): Zaki and Gedo strike but Black Stars win through". goal.com. 19 November 2013. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013. Na dem draw dem insyd Group G for de finals, wer na dem face Germany, Portugal, den de United States."2014 FIFA World Cup Final Draw". fifa.com. FIFA. 6 December 2013. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013. Dem exit insyd de group stages wey dem record 1 draw den 2 losses. However, na dem be de team per wey no lose to Germany insyd de tournament, wey dem be de team per make dem hold onto a lead against de Germans for any point, dem draw 2-2 (wey dem lead 2-1) plus de eventual winners.

Insyd de 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, dem reach de final, wey Ivory Coast deny dem de title for penalties. While dema 2017 Africa Cup of Nations campaign end insyd 4th place finish - de third one insyd 4 consecutive editions of de tournament - insyd de qualifiers give de 2018 World Cup, dem fini behind Egypt den Uganda insyd dema final group. For de 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, na Tunisia eliminate dem insyd de Round of 16. Insyd 2021, na dem bring back Manager Rajevac, buh de Black Stars end up dem fail make dem win match for de 2021 Africa Cup of Nations wer dem loose 2–3 to debutants de Comoros after an André Ayew red card make dem fini bottom of dema group. Thus, dem fail make dem progress beyond de group stage for de first time since 2006. Dem draw 0–0 insyd match against Nigeria wey dem draw 1–1 insyd Nigeria make dem qualify for de 2022 FIFA World Cup for away goals."Nigeria vs. Ghana". ESPN. Archived from the original on 30 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022. During de 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ghana loose dema first match against Portugal (3–2). Dem earn dema first den victory per insyd dema second match against South Korea 3–2 after insane thriller. Insyd "must win match to qualify" against Uruguay, de opponent wey kick out Ghana 12 years ago, Ghana instead loose 2–0 den thus dem fini for bottom; however, despite dem fail make dem avenge de loss, South Korea ein 2–1 win over Portugal ensure make Ghana get consolation prize wey dem sanso send out Uruguay from de competition for de virtue of goals dem score top.

 Culture 

 Kits den crest 
Wikimedia Commons get media wey relate to Ghana national football team kits.left|thumb|200x200px|Home shirt: 1970s–1980s

Dem adopt am dey follow de independence of Ghana insyd 1957, na dem include de black star insyd de Black Stars' kits. Na de Black Stars kits be sponsored by Puma SE from 2005, plus de deal dey end insyd 2014."FA extends Puma deal to 2014". ghanafa.org. Ghana Football Association (GFA). 23 January 2008. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.

Between 1990 den 2006 de Ghana national team use de kit insyd de colours of de national flag of Ghana, plus gold, green den red dem use, as insyd de team's crest wey dem sanso know am as de Pan-African colours. De gold plus green den red kit concept den design na dem use am insyd de 60s den 70s, wey dem design am plus gold den green vertical stripes den red shoulders. Na dem introduce all black second kit insyd 2008 den insyd 2015, Black Stars' gold-red-green coloured kit den all black coloured kit na dem for be reassign to de position of 1st dem 2nd kits dey follow de induction of brown plus blue den gold coloured Black Stars 3rd kit insyd 2012."Black Stars 3rd Kit". ghanasoccernet.com. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2013."Black Stars To Play State Envoy in Friendly This Afternoon". ghanasoccernet.com. 29 May 2012. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2013.

De team ein kit give de 2014 FIFA World Cup na dem rank am as de best kit of de tournament by BuzzFeed."Brazil 2014: Ghana's jersey ranked the best". graphic.com.gh. Daily Graphic (GFA). 10 June 2014. Archived from the original on 13 June 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
Kit supplierPeriodErima1991–1992Adidas1992–2000Kappa2000–2005Puma2005–

 Grounds 
De training facilities den training grounds dey locate for Agyeman Badu Stadium, Berekum Sports Stadium insyd Brong-Ahafo, de Tema Sports Stadium insyd Tema den de multi-functional Lizzy Sports Complex insyd Legon."Ghana's senior men's national team prepare for World Cup qualifier". ghanafa.org. 2013. Archived from the original on 3 October 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.

 Organization den finance 
Na de Black Stars get no official head secof "corrupt" practicesAfricaNews (7 June 2018). "Ghana Football Association dissolved after bribery allegations". Africanews. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023."Number 12: Ghana FA begins charging implicated individuals of famous Anas corruption expose | Goal.com Ghana". www.goal.com. 18 September 2020. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023."Ghana dissolves football association after cash gifts scandal". BBC News. 7 June 2018. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023. by de then presido, Kwesi Nyantakyi"National team reforms underway – GFA President". Ghana Football Association. 3 September 2014. Archived from the original on 5 September 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014. den vice-pee George Afriyie,"Crentsil elected GFA Vice President". ghanafa.org. Ghana Football Association. 25 September 2012. Archived from the original on 11 December 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014. plus Frank Davis as director of football, den Edward Bawa as treasurer."Kwesi Nyantakyi clinches top Caf post". The Ghanaian Chronicle. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013. De Ghana Football Association (GFA) sign CN¥92.2 million (US$15 million) deal plus Ghanaian state-run oil den gas exploration corporation, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), make dem sponsor de Black Stars wey de renewable contract see de oil den gas exploration corporation cam turn de global headline sponsor of de Black Stars, plus yearly Black Stars player salary wage bill,"GNPC hails Black Stars". myjoyonline.com. 15 January 2013. Archived from the original on 31 January 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2013."GNPC hails Black Stars". ghana.gov.gh. 15 January 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2013. dey follow de gold mining corporations Ashanti Goldfields Corporation den Goldfields Ghana Limited (GGL), wich na dey sponsor de Black Stars since 2005."Ghana Football Association signs 15-million US dollar sponsorship deal with Oil Company". news.xinhuanet.com. Xinhua News Agency. Archived from the original on 26 November 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.

For 28 August 2013, Ghana Football Association (GFA) launch TV channel wey dem name am GFA TV. De channel get de exclusive rights make dem broadcast all de Black Stars dema matches."Ghana Football Association launches GFA TV". allsports.com.gh. Archived from the original on 30 September 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013. Insyd November 2013, de Black Stars sign 2013–2015 CN¥30.6 million (US$5 million) den additional classified multi-million private bank sponsorship deal plus de Ghanaian state-run private banking institution UniBank.Alex Osei-Boateng. "Ghana's national team gets sponsorship". news.xinhuanet.com. Xinhua News Agency. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2013.

 Supporters 
De Black Stars dey maintain average stadium match attendance of 60,000+ den match attendance high of 80,000+, such as insyd de case of ein 2010 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Uruguay wich na 84,017 spectators attend."Ghana 1 – 1 Uruguay (1:1 a.e.t. (1:1, 0:1) 4:2 PSO)". FIFA. 2 July 2010. Archived from the original on 5 February 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2013. Ghana match against England for 29 March 2011 get de largest away dey follow give any association football national team since de re-opening of Wembley Stadium insyd 2007.K.N.S Mensah (14 March 2012). "Tickets For Ghana And England Maiden International Friendly Sold Out". goal.com. Goal.com. Archived from the original on 17 March 2011. Retrieved 17 July 2012. Na de match 700 million people around de world watch de match.

Dey follow de team ein appearances for de 2006 den 2010 World Cup tournaments, na sam hundred avid fans greet dem by dancing den singing for Kotoka International Airport insyd Accra."Ghana gives Black Stars heroes' welcome after World Cup". BBC News. 6 July 2010. Archived from the original on 20 June 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.

 Rivalries 
Rivalry be plus de Super Eagles, de Nigeria national team. De "Battle of Supremacy on the Gulf of Guinea" be between two of de "most successful teams on the African continent"."Rivals herald African awakening (Ghana vs Nigeria)". fifa.com. FIFA. Archived from the original on 5 March 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013. De proximity of de two countries to each oda, dispute between de different association football competitions den wider diplomatic competition for influence across West Africa dey add to dis rivalry."Letter from Africa: Behind Ghana and Nigeria's love-hate affair". BBC News. 12 September 2020. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020. Dem dey bell de match between dese two countries de Jollof derby."VAR, Fun and Disappointment: Ghana and Nigeria 'jollof derby' leaves fans asking for more | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022. 

Oda rivalries dey include de rivalry plus Egypt den international rivalries plus USA as well as Uruguay.

 Media den arts 
Dem dey broadcast match schedules insyd English as insyd de case of inter-continental matches den insyd Akan nationally by Adom TV, PeaceFM, AdomFM den HappyFM. During de qualification dem schedule give de 2014 World Cup national broadcaster GTV, sub-division of de Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), broadcast to de Ghanaian public home qualifiers plus away qualifiers broadcast by de satellite television broadcasting corporation Viasat 1. Na dem televise de friendly match against Turkey insyd August 2013 by Viasat 1 den de qualifiers give de 2015 Africa Cup of Nations wey dem schedule de 2018 Inter-Continental Championships give public broadcast by de corporations GFA TV, GBC den Viasat 1."GTV Sports+ to telecast live premier league matches". liquidsportsghana.com. 29 September 2012. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.

Na dem make products wey dey include books, documentary films, Azonto dances den songs insyd de name of de team. Dem fi intend dese plus commercial motives wey dem dey focus for previous den future World Cups anaa Africa Cup of Nations tournaments top.

 Books: na dem publish books for de team ein  history den participation insyd tournaments top. Dese dey include Ghana, The Rediscovered Soccer Might: Watch Out World!,Bonna, Okyere (2008). Ghana, The Rediscovered Soccer Might: Watch Out World!. Bloomington, Indiana: AuthorHouse. about de history den performance of de Black Stars den association football national teams wey na de Black Stars play against, den The Black Stars of Ghana by Alan Whelan;Whelan, Alan (2012). The Black Stars of Ghana. Inkstand Press. ISBN 978-0-9572248-0-3. about Black Stars dey commence dema progress thru de final rounds of de 2010 World Cup den into de quarter-finals.
 Documentary films: Insyd 2010 Miracle Films Ghana Limited showcase vintage documentary film picture, Kwame Nkrumah & Ghana's Black Stars, about Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah "Africa's man of the 2nd millennium" den "Pan-African pioneer","Kwame Nkrumah's Vision of Africa". BBC World Service. 14 September 2000. Archived from the original on 25 July 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2013. wey he invest energy into he make Ghana ein association football national team – de Black Stars – force insyd African soccer."Kwame Nkrumah & Ghana's Black Stars (2010)". footysphere.com. Archived from the original on 12 January 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
 Nickie: de Black Star Line, shipping industry line dem incorporate by de founder of de Back-to-Africa movement, civil rights movement leader Marcus Garvey den de organiser of de Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA) from 1919 to 1922, give de Ghana team ein nickies, de Black Stars of West Africa den de Black Stars of Africa.
 Dances: upon de Black Stars dey score against opposition teams, na de Black Stars players dey perform de dance forms of de Ghanaian Azonto for dema goal celebrations insyd match victories for de 2010 World Cup den insyd 2013, elite dance version of de Ghanaian Azonto dem name; "(Akan: Mmonko)" (shrimp), na dem establish den showcase am for de 2013 Africa Cup of Nations by de Black Stars players."Ghana's Black Stars football team to debut new celebration dance at AFCON 2013". missgo2girl.com. 20 January 2013. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2013. Black Stars goal celebrations insyd match victories for de 2014 World Cup dem upon dey score against opposition teams, make dem establish den showcase Alkayida."Ghana Striker Asamoah Gyan To Launch Alkayida Dance at Brazil World Cup". ghanasportsonline.com. 31 March 2014. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
 Songs: for occasions of past World Cups anaa African Championships, number of musicians plus music producers creat hiplife football songs wich na dem compose insyd de Akan language – de 2006 World Cup song, "Akan: Tuntum Nsorom Ye Ko Yen Anim", (Black Stars, We dey move forward) musical composed by de Musicians Union of Ghana, make e motivate de Black Stars make dem perform creditably insyd ein quest for de capturing of de World Cup trophy."Black Stars victory song launched". modernghana.com. 2 October 2005. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2013. Black Stars ein captain den top-goalscorer Asamoah Gyan record den release Hiplife song plus 'Castro The Destroyer', wer na he dey feature under de alias 'Baby Jet'. Dem entitle de song "African Girls" wey dem dey sing am insyd de Akan language wey na dem launch am onto de Ghanaian screens, continental West Africa screens den onto de Sub-Saharan Africa screens. De music video dey show de "Asamoah Gyan Dance" goal celebration wich na he demonstrate for de 2010 World Cup. De song "African Girls" win award for de Ghana Music Awards insyd 2011. De 2010 World Cup song, "Ghana Black Stars (Official Song 2010 World Cup)" compose by Ghanaian hiplife music group "Kings and Queens Entertainment" approve by de Ghana Football Association (GFA) as GFA indicate say de Black Stars be protected brand."Ghana Black Stars (Official Song 2010 World Cup)". jazika.com. 24 May 2010. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2013.

 Results den fixtures 
De following be list of match results insyd de last 12 months, as well as any future matches wey dem schedule.

 Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

 2023 
7 September2023 AFCON qualificationGhana 2–1 Central African RepublicKumasi, Ghana16:00 UTC±0 Kudus  43'
 Nuamah  88'Report Mafouta  25'Stadium: Baba Yara Stadium
Referee: Peter Waweru (Kenya)
12 SeptemberFriendlyGhana 3–1 LiberiaAccra, Ghana16:00 UTC±0 Nuamah  52'
 Kudus  59'
 J. Ayew  82'Report Teah  90+1'Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium
Referee: Kouassi Attiogbe (Togo)
14 OctoberFriendlyMexico 2–0 GhanaCharlotte, United States21:00 UTC−4 Lozano  57'
 Antuna  72'ReportStadium: Bank of America Stadium
Referee: Joe Dickerson (United States)
17 OctoberFriendlyUnited States 4–0 GhanaNashville, United States20:30 UTC−4 Reyna  10', 39'
 Pulisic  19' (pen.)
 Balogun  22'ReportStadium: Geodis Park
Referee: Marco Ortiz (Mexico)
17 November2026 World Cup qualificationGhana 1–0 MadagascarKumasi, Ghana16:00 UTC±0 Williams  90+6'ReportStadium: Baba Yara Stadium
Attendance: 45,000
Referee: Samir Guezzaz (Morocco)
21 November2026 World Cup qualificationComoros 1–0 GhanaMoroni, Comoros19:00 UTC+3 Maolida  43'ReportStadium: Stade de Moroni
Attendance: 11,628
Referee: Abdel Aziz Mohamed Bouh (Mauritania)

 2024 
8 JanuaryFriendlyGhana 0–0 NamibiaKumasi, Ghana20:00 UTC±0ReportStadium: Baba Yara Stadium
Referee: Charles Bulu (Ghana)
14 January2023 Africa Cup of Nations GSGhana 1–2 Cape VerdeAbidjan, Ivory Coast20:00 UTC±0Djiku  56'Report Monteiro  17'
 Rodrigues  90+2'Stadium: Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium
Attendance: 11,943
Referee: Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo (DR Congo)
18 January2023 Africa Cup of Nations GSEgypt 2–2 GhanaAbidjan, Ivory Coast20:00 UTC±0 Marmoush  69'
 Mostafa  74'Report Kudus  45+3', 71'Stadium: Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium
Attendance: 20,808
Referee: Pierre Atcho (Gabon)
22 January2023 Africa Cup of Nations GSMozambique 2–2 GhanaAbidjan, Ivory Coast20:00 UTC±0 Catamo  90+1' (pen.)
 Mandava  90+4'Report J. Ayew  15' (pen.), 70' (pen.)Stadium: Alassane Ouattara Stadium
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Ibrahim Mutaz (Libya)
22 MarchFriendlyNigeria 2–1 GhanaMarrakech, Morocco16:00 UTC±0 Dessers  38' (pen.)
 Lookman  84'Report Ayew  90+5' (pen.)Stadium: Stade de Marrakech
Referee: Rédouane Jiyed (Morocco)
26 MarchFriendlyUganda 2–2 GhanaMarrakech, Morocco16:00 UTC±0 Mukwala  23' (pen.)
 Shaban  82'Report Opoku  7'
 J. Ayew  28' (pen.)Stadium: Stade de Marrakech
Referee: Bouchra Kaboubi (Morocco)
6 June2026 World Cup qualificationMali 1–2 GhanaBamako, Mali19:00 UTC±0 K. Doumbia  45+1'Report Nuamah  58'
 J. Ayew  90+4'Stadium: Stade du 26 Mars
Attendance: 50,200
Referee: Amin Omar (Egypt)
10 June2026 World Cup qualificationGhana 4–3 Central African RepublicKumasi, Ghana19:00 UTC±0 Ayew  6' (pen.), 60', 69'
 Fatawu  62'Report Mafouta  11', 41', 90'Stadium: Baba Yara Stadium
Attendance: 39,000
Referee: Abdulrazg Ahmed (Libya)

 Coaches 

 As of 24 January 2024

PositionNameHead coachOtto AddoAssistant coachJoseph LaumannAssistant coachJohn PaintsilGoalkeeping coachFatau Dauda

 History 

Since 1957 na e get 32 different head coaches den 3 caretakers. C. K. Gyamfi lead de Black Stars to 3 Africa Cup of Nations titles – insyd 1963, 1965 den 1982 – dey make Gyamfi de "joint most successful coach" insyd de competition ein history."C.K. Gyamfi picks CAF award". ghanafa.org. Ghana Football Association (GFA). 2 February 2008. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014. Fred Osam Duodu lead de Black Stars to dema 1978 Africa Cup of Nations title;Frreman Yeboah, Thomas (2 December 2013). "Reminiscences! 50 years after Ghana's first ever African Cup of Nations triumph". graphic.com.gh. Daily Graphic. Archived from the original on 22 January 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2014. Ratomir Dujković, Milovan Rajevac, den James Kwesi Appiah lead de Black Stars to World Cup qualification."Appiah becomes 41st coach of the Black Stars". ghanafa.org. Ghana Football Association (GFA). 17 April 2012. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014.Anaman, Fiifi (17 October 2013). "Kwesi Appiah challenges his former bosses statistically". allsports.com.gh. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014. Two Serbian managers guide Ghana to dema first two World Cup appearances.Mumuni, Lukman (5 October 2022). "Serbian Coach Milovan Rajevac Eyes Black Stars Return, Insists He Has Unfinished Business With Ghana". SportsBrief - Sport news. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023."Ex-Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac calls for unity ahead of World Cup". Ghana Soccer Net dot com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023."Milovan Rajevac calls for Black Stars unity as World Cup looms". myjoyonline.com. 4 October 2022. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023."'Africa's Brazil' yet to beat Samba boys in 3 meetings – Tale of the tape". myjoyonline.com. 22 September 2022. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023."The Black Stars 10 – No 1, Asamoah Gyan – A global icon made for big occasions". myjoyonline.com. 11 November 2020. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023."Stephen Appiah names 2006 World Cup squad as favourite Ghana team". Citi Sports Online. 9 June 2020. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023."Unfinished Business: Goran 'Plavi' Stevanovic wants Black Stars return". Citi Sports Online. 27 April 2020. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023. Otto Addo be de head coach of de Black Stars since 15 March 2024, wey he replace Chris Hughton."'Qualify Ghana to 2023 AFCON, 2026 World Cup' – Mustapha Ussif reveals Chris Hughton's objectives". Citi Sports Online. 10 April 2023. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023."Black Stars – Yusif Chibsah calls for Implementation of quota system for local based players". Citi Sports Online. 9 May 2023. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023."Chris Hughton, Assistants' Black Stars contracts to run concurrently – GFA Comms Head". Citi Sports Online. 20 March 2023. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023."Chris Hughton takes charge of the Black Stars". Ghana Football Association. 13 February 2023. Archived from the original on 13 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023."Geoblocking". www.eurosport.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023."GFA will make public Chris Hughton's contract details at unveiling - Asante Twum". GhanaWeb. 23 February 2023. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023.

 Players 

 Current squad 
Na dem call up de following players for de 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Mali den Central African Republic for 6 den 10 June 2024, respectively."Final Squad". Twitter. Black Stars.

Caps den goals correct as of 10 June 2024, after de match against Central African Republic.
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubGKLawrence Ati-Zigi29 November 1996 (age 27)230St. GallenGKJojo Wollacott8 September 1996 (age 27)120HibernianGKFredrick Asare28 May 1999 (age 25)00Asante KotokoDFAlexander Djiku9 August 1994 (age 30)291FenerbahçeDFGideon Mensah18 July 1998 (age 26)260AuxerreDFAlidu Seidu4 June 2000 (age 24)150RennesDFMohammed Salisu17 April 1999 (age 25)132MonacoDFTariq Lamptey30 September 2000 (age 23)80Brighton & Hove AlbionDFJerome Opoku14 October 1998 (age 25)31İstanbul BaşakşehirDFEbenezer Annan21 August 2002 (age 22)20OFK BeogradDFAbdul Mumin6 June 1998 (age 26)20Rayo VallecanoMFThomas Partey13 June 1993 (age 31)4913ArsenalMFMohammed Kudus2 August 2000 (age 24)3411West Ham UnitedMFSalis Abdul Samed26 March 2000 (age 24)190LensMFEdmund Addo17 May 2000 (age 24)140OFK BeogradMFErnest Nuamah1 November 2003 (age 20)123LyonMFElisha Owusu7 November 1997 (age 26)100AuxerreMFAbu Francis27 April 2001 (age 23)10Cercle BruggeMFIbrahim Sulemana22 May 2003 (age 21)10AtalantaFWJordan Ayew11 September 1991 (age 32)10428Leicester CityFWAntoine Semenyo7 January 2000 (age 24)212BournemouthFWKamaldeen Sulemana15 February 2002 (age 22)190SouthamptonFWOsman Bukari13 December 1998 (age 25)173Austin FCFWIbrahim Osman29 November 2004 (age 19)20Brighton & Hove AlbionFWBrandon Thomas-Asante28 December 1998 (age 25)10West Bromwich Albion

 Recent call-ups 
The following have also been called up in the last twelve months.
Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-upGKRichard Ofori1 November 1993 (age 30)330Orlando Pirates2023 Africa Cup of NationsGKBenjamin Asare13 July 1992 (age 32)00Great Olympics2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREGKFelix Kyei13 March 2003 (age 21)00Medeama2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREGKAbdul Manaf Nurudeen8 February 1999 (age 25)40Eupenv.  Comoros, 21 November 2023DFDaniel Amartey21 December 1994 (age 29)550Beşiktaşv.  Uganda, 26 March 2024DFDenis Odoi27 May 1988 (age 36)140Club Bruggev.  Uganda, 26 March 2024DFBaba Rahman2 July 1994 (age 30)521PAOK2023 Africa Cup of NationsDFNicholas Opoku11 August 1997 (age 27)181Amiens2023 Africa Cup of NationsDFKingsley Schindler12 July 1993 (age 31)40Samsunspor2023 Africa Cup of NationsDFAbdul Fatawu Hamidu4 March 1999 (age 25)10Medeama2023 Africa Cup of NationsDFKasim Adams22 June 1995 (age 29)1721899 Hoffenheim2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREDFAndy Yiadom2 December 1991 (age 32)160Reading2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREDFJoseph Larweh Attamah22 May 1994 (age 30)60Kayserispor2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREDFStephan Ambrosius18 December 1998 (age 25)20Karlsruher SC2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREDFPatrick Kpozo15 July 1997 (age 27)20Baník Ostrava2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREDFAbdulai Nurudeen1 August 2004 (age 20)00Medeama2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREDFRazak Simpson15 July 1998 (age 26)00Nations2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREDFJoseph Aidoo29 September 1995 (age 28)170Celta Vigov.  Comoros, 21 November 2023MFAndré Ayew (captain)17 December 1989 (age 34)11924Le Havrev.  Uganda, 26 March 2024MFIddrisu Baba22 January 1996 (age 28)290Almería2023 Africa Cup of NationsMFJoseph Paintsil1 February 1998 (age 26)150LA Galaxy2023 Africa Cup of NationsMFMajeed Ashimeru10 October 1997 (age 26)90Anderlecht2023 Africa Cup of NationsMFRansford-Yeboah Königsdörffer13 September 2001 (age 22)40Hamburger SV2023 Africa Cup of NationsMFRichmond Lamptey18 March 1997 (age 27)10Asante Kotoko2023 Africa Cup of NationsMFDaniel Afriyie26 June 2001 (age 23)64Zürich2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREMFYaw Yeboah28 March 1997 (age 27)40Columbus Crew2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREMFMichael Baidoo14 May 1999 (age 25)00Elfsborg2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREMFForson Amankwah31 December 2002 (age 21)20Norwich City2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREMFEmmanuel Antwi8 January 2000 (age 24)00Great Olympics2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREMFGodfred Atuahene10 October 2002 (age 21)00Dreams2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREFWIñaki Williams15 June 1994 (age 30)171Athletic Bilbao2023 Africa Cup of NationsFWJonathan Sowah9 January 2000 (age 24)30Medeama2023 Africa Cup of NationsFWAbdul Fatawu8 March 2004 (age 20)192Leicester City2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREFWBenjamin Tetteh10 July 1997 (age 27)70Metz2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREFWBernard Tekpetey3 September 1997 (age 26)20Ludogorets Razgrad2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREFWJohn Antwi6 August 1992 (age 32)20Dreams2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREFWHafiz Konkoni27 December 1999 (age 24)00Young Africans2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREFWDerrick Fordjour21 June 2002 (age 22)00Medeama2023 Africa Cup of Nations PREFWKwasi Wriedt10 July 1994 (age 30)60VfL Osnabrückv.  Central African Republic, 5 September 2023 Notes

 CNC Match dem cancel.
 WD Dem withdraw.
 INJ Dem withdraw secof injury.
 PRE Preliminary squad.
 RET Dem retire from international soccer.
 SUS Dem suspend dem from de team.

 Local team 
De football association of Ghana (GFA) dey administer national teams for different levels, wey dey include 1 for de local national team. Dem restrict de team to players wey play insyd de local league per, thus de Ghana Premier League. Dem nickname am Local Black Stars.Association, Ghana Football. "Local Black Stars calls up 27 players". www.ghanafa.org. Archived from the original on 19 June 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021."Maxwell Konadu announces 28 players for Local Black Stars camping". www.ghanaweb.com. 7 August 2019. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2021."Maxwell Konadu invites 29 local Black Stars to prepare for COSAFA Cup and 2016 AFCON qualifiers". Modern Ghana. Archived from the original on 22 June 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.

Records
As of 26 March 2024Freeman Yeboah, Thomas. "Ghana - Record International Players". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
Players insyd bold be still active plus Ghana.

 Most appearances 

+RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer1 André Ayew  120  24  2007–present2 Asamoah Gyan  109  51  2003–20193 Jordan Ayew  102  24  2010–present4 Richard Kingson  93  1  1996–20115 John Paintsil  91  0   2001–20136 Harrison Afful  86  0  2008–20187 Sulley Muntari  84  20  2002–2014 8 John Mensah  81  3  2001–20129 Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu  78  11  2008–201710 Kwadwo Asamoah  74  4  2008–2019

 Top goalscorers 

+RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer1 Asamoah Gyan  51  109    2003–20192 Edward Acquah  45  41    1956–19643 Kwasi Owusu  36  45    1968–19764 Tony Yeboah  29  59    1985–19975 Karim Abdul Razak  25  62    1975–19886 Jordan Ayew  24  102    2010–present André Ayew  24  119    2007–present8 Wilberforce Mfum  20  26    1960–1968Sulley Muntari  20  84    2002–201410 Osei Kofi  19  25    1964–1973Abedi Pele  19  73    1982–1998

 Captains 
 Awuley Quaye (1978)
 Kuuku Dadzie (1980–1982)Aidoo, George (8 February 1980). The Mirror: Issue 1,365 February 8 1980. Graphic Communications Group. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
 Emmanuel Quarshie (1982–1984)
 Isaac Paha (1984)
James Kwesi Appiah (1984–1992)Patrick Akoto (10 April 2012). "Ghana FA reaches agreement with Kwesi Appiah, set to be unveiled on April 17". Ghana Soccernet. Archived from the original on 24 October 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
 Abedi Pele (1992–1998)"Abedi Pele: I did not lobby for Black Stars captaincy". Citi Sports Online. 1 June 2020. Archived from the original on 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
Charles Akonnor (1999–2001)
 Stephen Appiah (2002–2010)"The Black Stars 10: No 2, Stephen Appiah – A leader in a historic generation - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 10 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
 John Mensah (2010–2012)"Today in history: John Mensah Confirmed as Black Stars captain". Modern Ghana. Archived from the original on 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
 Asamoah Gyan (2012–2019)"Gyan made permanent Black Stars captain". Modern Ghana. Archived from the original on 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
 André Ayew (2019–)Association, Ghana Football. "Andre Ayew maintains Black Stars captaincy, Partey, Ofori to assist him". www.ghanafa.org. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020."Maritzburg goalkeeper Richard Ofori named as Ghana second deputy captain". GhanaSoccernet. 13 September 2020. Archived from the original on 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2020.

 Competitive record 

 Summary 
Competition123TotalWorld Cup0000Africa Cup of Nations45110Total45110

 FIFA World Cup 
Ghana qualify give 4 FIFA World Cup tournaments; 2006, 2010, 2014, den 2022. Insyd 2006, na ebe de African side per make e advance go de second round of de World Cup insyd Germany, wey na ebe de 6th nation for row wey komot Africa make e progress beyond de group stages of de World Cup."Ghana 2–1 USA". BBC. 22 June 2006. Archived from the original on 16 January 2009. Retrieved 29 February 2012. Na e get de youngest team insyd de 2006 edition plus average age of 23 years den 352 days, wey na dem praise dem for dema improving performance."Rehhagel: Africa is catching up". Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 13 September 2006. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013."Black Stars Ascend To Glory". Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 27 July 2006. Archived from the original on 30 April 2011. FIFA rank am 13th out of de 32 countries wey compete insyd de tournament."Amazing Black Stars Set Eyes on Brazil 2014". Radio Gold 90.5. 16 October 2013. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.

Insyd de 2010 World Cup, e progress beyond de group stages of de World Cup insyd South Africa, wey dem reach de quarter-finals wer na Uruguay eliminate dem. Na e be defeated for penalty shootout after Luis Suárez hand-ball for de goal line top into extra time, wey prevent possible winning goal.Fletcher, Paul. "Uruguay 1–1 Ghana (4–2 pens)". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2012. Of de 32 countries wey participate insyd de 2010 edition, FIFA rank am 7th."Ghana records best World Cup ranking". ghanafa.org. Ghana Football Association (GFA). 13 July 2010. Archived from the original on 9 January 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2012.

After dem beat Egypt 7–3 for aggregate insyd November 2013, e qualify give de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil."Ghana qualify, Egypt go down fighting". fifa.com. FIFA. 19 November 2013. Archived from the original on 20 November 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013. Na dem draw am insyd Group G plus Germany, United States den Portugal."Final Draw reveals intriguing groups". fifa.com. FIFA. 6 December 2013. Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013. For de first time, e fall insyd de group stage, dey tie Germany 2–2 wey e loose to de United States den Portugal by 2–1."Final Draw reveals intriguing groups". fifa.com. FIFA. 6 December 2013. Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013. For de first time, e fall insyd de group stage, tie Germany 2–2 wey e loose to de United States den Portugal by 2–1."Ronaldo downs Ghana but Portugal crash out". FIFA.com. 26 June 2014. Archived from the original on 28 June 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
RoundPldWDLGFGAGDWorld Cup Finals155371823−5World Cup Quals (H)3424827819 +59World Cup Quals (A)3398163742−5Total8238192513384 +49
FIFA World Cup recordQualification recordYearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGACampaign1930 to 1954Part of United KingdomPart of United Kingdom1958No be FIFA memberNo be FIFA member1962Dem no qualify21102019621966Dem withdrawDem withdraw19701974Dem no qualify63111451974197831023519781982Dem withdrawDem withdraw19861990Dem no qualify20110219901994420243199419988242981998 200212434101120022006Round of 1613th420246Squad1283124420062010Quarter-finals7th522154Squad1281320820102014Group stage25th301246Squad860225620142018Did not qualify82519520182022Group stage24th310257Squad8431842022  2026Qualification for progress4301752026  2030Dem go determineDem go determine203020342034TotalQuarter-finals4/16155371823–8944222113566

 Africa Cup of Nations 
De Black Stars of Ghana win de Africa Cup of Nations four times: insyd 1963, 1965, 1978, den 1982, dem better am per by Cameroon den Egypt. As de first winner of three AFCON tournaments, Ghana obtain de right make e permanently hold de trophy insyd 1978.BBC News (25 September 2001). "Nations Cup trophy revealed". BBC. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2007.
Africa Cup of Nations recordAfrica Cup of Nations qualificationYearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWD*LGFGA1957No be affiliate to CAFNo be affiliate to CAF19591962Dem no qualify202*0221963Champions1st321061Dem qualify as hosts1965Champions1st3300125Dem qualify as defending champions1968Runners-up2nd5311118Dem qualify as defending champions1970Runners-up2nd52216422001511972Dem no qualify2001011974410336*1976421176*1978Champions1st541092Dem qualify as hosts1980Group stage5th311111Dem qualify as defending champions1982Champions1st5230754220641984Group stage6th310224Dem qualify as defending champions1986Dem no qualify421154198820111219902101*111992Runners-up2nd54106285211131994Quarter-finals5th3201322200301996Fourth place4th6402754301931998Group stage11th310233421143 2000Quarter-finals8th411234Dem qualify as hosts2002Quarter-finals7th41212264111642004Did not qualify4112442006Group stage10th310223106311172008Third place3rd6501115Dem qualify as hosts2010Runners-up2nd530244108132062012Fourth place4th63126565011312013Fourth place4th63211062200302015Runners-up2nd641110363211172017Fourth place4th63034564201432019Round of 1612th4130534301812021Group stage19th3012356411932023Group stage17th3021566330832025Dem go determineDem go determine  20272029Total4 Titles24/341055423281389310663242316975

 *Draws dey include matches dem decide by penalty shoot-out.

 West African Nations Cup den WAFU Nations Cup 
West African Nations Cup [SCSA Zone III]
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAGD1982FinalWinner5320148 +61983FinalWinner431072 +51984FinalWinner523095 +41986FinalWinner6510122 +101987FinalWinner5500142 +12Total2518705619 +37West African Football Union Nations CupYearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAGD2010Semi-finalThird place5401113 +82011Semi-final4th place410358−32013FinalWinner430194 +5Total138052515 +10

 Olympic Games 
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGALondon 1908Dem no participateStockholm 1912Antwerp 1920Paris 1924Amsterdam 1928Berlin 1936London 1948Helsinki 1952 [a]Melbourne 1956Rome 1960Dem no qualifyTokyo 1964Quarter-final7th4112712Mexico 1968Round 112th302168Munich 1972Round 116th3003111Montreal 1976Dem withdraw after qualifyingMoscow 1980Los Angeles 1984Dem no qualifySeoul 1988Total101361431

 a. Note: De Gold Coast team dem establish insyd 1950; country dem know as Gold Coast then dem rename Ghana insyd 1957, no dey compete insyd international tournaments wey e no be part of neither FIFA nor CAF til 1958, den derfor dem recognize am by de International Olympic Committee (IOC). Oda 

 Nkrumah CupDr Kwame Nkrumah Gold Cup – West African Soccer Federation championship Archived 5 November 2022 at the Wayback Machine. [2] Archived 5 November 2022 at the Wayback Machine. RSSSF. Retrieved 9 January 2013.

 Winners: 1959, 1960, 1963

 Ugandan Independence Tournament"Uganda Independence Tournament 1962". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2019.

 Winners: 1962

 Pestabola MerdekaMerdeka Tournament 1982 (Malaysia) Archived 19 October 2022 at the Wayback Machine. [3] Archived 19 October 2022 at the Wayback Machine. RSSSF. Retrieved 9 January 2013.

 Runners up: 1982

 Samuel K. Doe Cup 1986Samuel K. Doe Cup 1986 Archived 5 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine. [4] Archived 5 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine. RSSSF. Retrieved 9 January 2013.

 Runners up: 1986

 Black Stars Tournament 1993 (Libreville, Gabon)Black Stars Tournament 1993 (Libreville, Gabon) Archived 5 October 2022 at the Wayback Machine. [5] Archived 5 October 2022 at the Wayback Machine. RSSSF. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

 Third: 1993

 Great Artificial River Championship 1999 (Libya)Great Artificial River Championship 1999 (Libya) Archived 4 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine. [6] Archived 4 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine RSSSF. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

 Runners up: 1999

 LG CupLG Cup Four Nations Tournament (Nigeria) 2003 Archived 3 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine. [7] Archived 3 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine. RSSSF. Retrieved 9 January 2013.

 Third: 2003

 References 

 External links 
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 Official website of de Ghana Football Association
 List of international matches at de RSSSF
 Ghana at FIFA
 Ghana at CAF

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