Ghana national football team Players, Coach, FIFA Rankings, Nickname, History
Here You will get all information about Ghana national football team Players, Coach, FIFA Rankings, Nickname, and History. Ghana’s national football team represents Ghana in men’s international football and has been doing so since the 1950s. The team consists of 20 players including the coaching staff.
The team has been named Black Stars after the African Black Star on the Ghanaian flag. It is governed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the governing body of football in Ghana and the oldest football association in Africa (founded in 1920). Prior to 1957, the team played on the Gold Coast. The team is a member of both FIFA and CAF.
Team Profile summary
| Association | Ghana Football Association (GFA) |
| Nickname(s) | Black Stars |
| Confederation | CAF – WAFU-UFOA |
| FIFA code | GHA |
| FIFA rank | 60 (2 December 2023) |
| Most Caps | Asamoah Gyan (109) |
| Top Scorer | Asamoah Gyan (51) |
| Home stadium | Accra Sports Stadium |
| Head coach | Charles Akonnor |
Ghana national football team History
Ghana is a country in West Africa. Ghana is a nation with a long history of football success. The first official game was played in 1922 when the team played on the British Gold Coast, having previously played against the British West Indies. The team defeated them 2-1. The team won the African Cup of Nations twice, in 1957 and 1982. He also won the African Cup of Nations twice, in 1972 and 1980.
The Ghana football team is one of the most successful football teams in Africa. It is the most successful team in Africa, playing in almost every African Cup of Nations and World Cup. Ghana’s success story began in the 1950s when it won its first African Cup of Nations. The national team has won the African Cup of Nations six times, a record shared by the Egyptian football team. Ghana has also won two Olympic gold medals in football, one at the 2004 Summer Olympics and one in 2008.
Ghana national football team Home Stadium
There is no designated home stadium for the Black Stars. The qualifying matches for the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations were played at Skondi Takuradi’s Second Takuradi Stadium, Lane Clay Stadium, Kamasi Sports Stadium, and Kamasi’s Ibranki Stadium, Cape Coast’s Cape Coast Sports Stadium, Accra Sports Stadium.
Tamali Stadium in Accra and Tamali. Some smaller regional stadiums (stadiums) were also used in the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns.
Ghana national football team Kit
Ghana’s national football team is the most dominant in the CAF Confederation, having won a total of four African Cup of Nations titles. The current list includes many big names including Kwadwo Asamoah, Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Christian Atsu, Emmanuel Frimpong, and more! The African team plays their home games in a white home kit with black details provided by Puma.
Kit suppliers
| Kit supplier | Period |
|---|---|
| Erima | 1991–1992 |
| Adidas | 1992–2000 |
| Kappa | 2000–2005 |
| Puma | 2005–present |
Who are Ghana National Football team players?
The following Ghana players were called up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification. Have a look.
| No | Position | Player Name | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Richard Ofori | 01-11-1993 (28) | 24 | 0 | Orlando Pirates |
| 12 | GK | Lawrence Ati-Zigi | 29-11-1996 (25) | 8 | 0 | St. Gallen |
| 16 | GK | Joe Wollacott | 08-09-1996 (25) | 9 | 0 | Swindon Town |
| GK | Abdul Manaf Nurudeen | 08-02-1999 (23) | 1 | 0 | Eupen | |
| 2 | DF | Andy Yiadom | 02-12-1991 (30) | 23 | 0 | Reading |
| 3 | DF | Denis Odoi | 27-05-1988 (33) | 2 | 0 | Club Brugge |
| 4 | DF | Montari Kamaheni | 01-02-2000 (22) | 0 | 0 | Ashdod |
| 6 | DF | Joseph Aidoo | 29-09-1995 (26) | 10 | 0 | Celta de Vigo |
| 14 | DF | Gideon Mensah | 18-07-1998 (23) | 9 | 0 | Bordeaux |
| 18 | DF | Daniel Amartey | 01-12-1994 (27) | 39 | 0 | Leicester City |
| 23 | DF | Alexander Djiku | 09-08-1994 (27) | 17 | 1 | Strasbourg |
| DF | Abdul Mumin | 06-06-1998 (23) | 0 | 0 | Vitória de Guimarães | |
| DF | Dennis Nkrumah-Korsah | 25-02-1996 (26) | 0 | 0 | Hearts of Oak | |
| 5 | MF | Thomas Partey | 13-06-1993 (28) | 40 | 13 | Arsenal |
| 8 | MF | Daniel-Kofi Kyereh | 08-03-1996 (26) | 10 | 0 | FC St. Pauli |
| 10 | MF | Elisha Owusu | 07-11-1997 (24) | 1 | 0 | Gent |
| 20 | MF | Mohammed Kudus | 02-08-2000 (21) | 12 | 3 | Ajax |
| 21 | MF | Iddrisu Baba | 22-01-1996 (26) | 16 | 0 | Mallorca |
| MF | Edmund Addo | 17-05-2000 (21) | 4 | 0 | Sheriff Tiraspol | |
| 7 | FW | Abdul Fatawu Issahaku | 08-03-2004 (18) | 8 | 0 | Sporting CP |
| 9 | FW | Jordan Ayew | 11-09-1991 (30) | 78 | 18 | Crystal Palace |
| 11 | MF | Osman Bukari | 13-12-1998 (23) | 4 | 0 | Nantes |
| 13 | FW | Felix Afena-Gyan | 19-01-2003 (19) | 2 | 0 | Roma |
| 15 | MF | Joseph Paintsil | 01-02-1998 (24) | 5 | 0 | Racing Genk |
| 17 | FW | Kwasi Okyere Wriedt | 10-07-1994 (27) | 5 | 0 | Holstein Kiel |
| 19 | MF | Yaw Yeboah | 28-03-1997 (25) | 4 | 0 | Columbus Crew |
| 22 | FW | Christopher Antwi-Adjei | 07-02-1994 (28) | 1 | 0 | VfL Bochum |
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Who are the Ghana national football team captain and coach?
The Black Stars are one of the most successful teams in Africa, following the promises and experiences gained from their respective coaches. Take a look at the profiles of their captains and coaches below.
Ghana national football team captain
Have a look at the profile summary of Ghana’s current captain.
Profile summary
| Full name | André Morgan Rami Ayew |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 December 1989 (age 32) |
| Place of birth | Seclin, France |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Position(s) | Winger |
| Current team | Al Sadd |
| Number | 24 |
Ghana national football team Coach
Have a look at the profile summary of the team’s current coach.
Profile summary
| Name in Home Country / Full Name | François Vercauteren |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | Oct 28, 1956 |
| Place of Birth | Sint-Jans-Molenbeek |
| Age | 65 |
| Citizenship | Belgium |
| Avg. the term as coach | 1.13 Years |
| Coaching Licence | UEFA Pro Licence |
| Preferred formation | 3-4-2- |
Ghana national football team world rankings
According to the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, the Black Stars are ranked 60 among the best players in the world. However, due to its poor performance in the Afcon 2022 event, the world rankings of Ghana’s national football team may fall in the next edition. So what is Ghana’s national football team in the CAF rankings? They are currently ranked eighth in African countries.
Ghana’s national football team trophies
These are the Black Star’s major football awards:
- African Cup of Nations (1963, 1965, 1978, and 1982)
- CSSA Nations Cup (1982, 1983, 1984, 1986 and 1987)
Source: FootballArroyo.co.uk
