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Ghana national football team

The Ghana national football team represents Ghana in men's international association football and is known as the Black Stars.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Ghana national football team represents Ghana in men's international association football and is known as the Black Stars. It is governed by the Ghana Football Association and competes under CAF in African football competitions and FIFA tournaments. The team's captain and most-capped player is Jordan Ayew, while Asamoah Gyan is its all-time leading scorer.

History

The Ghana national football team was formed to represent the country in international competition. Ghana has been one of Africa's prominent national sides, with a history of participation in continental and global tournaments.

Competitive record

The team has competed in the FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations, with notable achievements in continental competitions. The competitive record includes qualification campaigns and recent results in major tournaments.

Players and staff

Notable players include captain Jordan Ayew, who also holds the record for most appearances, and Asamoah Gyan, the team's all-time leading scorer. The team is governed by the Ghana Football Association, with various head coaches over time.

Fixtures and results

Recent and upcoming fixtures include qualification matches for the FIFA World Cup and friendlies. The team's home venue is not fixed and is listed as various stadiums.

Key facts

  • Ghana's men's national team is nicknamed the Black Stars.
  • The team is governed by the Ghana Football Association.
  • Jordan Ayew is the captain and record appearance holder.
  • Asamoah Gyan is the all-time leading scorer.
  • Ghana's national team is relevant to Canadian readers through international fixtures and major FIFA tournaments.
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Canadian context

Ghana's national team is relevant to Canadian readers through international fixtures, major FIFA tournaments, and the broader global football community, including matches involving Canada and Canadian-based coverage of African football.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghana national football team?
It is Ghana's men's senior international football team, representing the country in matches organized by FIFA and CAF.
Why are they called the Black Stars?
Black Stars is the team's official nickname, widely used in football coverage and team listings.
Who governs the team?
The team is governed by the Ghana Football Association.
What confederation does Ghana belong to?
Ghana belongs to CAF, the Confederation of African Football, and also competes within WAFU regional football.
Who is Ghana's captain?
Jordan Ayew is listed as captain in the provided sources.
Who is Ghana's all-time top scorer?
Asamoah Gyan is listed as the team's top scorer with 51 goals in the provided sources.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana_national_football_team
    Supports: Nickname, association, confederation, sub-confederation, captain, most caps, top scorer, FIFA code, home stadium.
  2. FotMob — https://www.fotmob.com/teams/6714/fixtures/ghana
    Supports: Recent results and upcoming fixtures for the Ghana national football team.
  3. Tribuna — https://tribuna.com/en/team/ghana/fixtures/
    Supports: Fixtures and recent results for Ghana, including qualification matches.
  4. SofaScore — https://www.sofascore.com/football/team/ghana/4764
    Supports: Team profile details such as founding date, coach, ranking, venue, and squad information.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/_/id/4469/ghana
    Supports: Team profile and competition context.