How many times has Ghana won the Africa Cup of Nations?
Ghana has won the Africa Cup of Nations four times, in 1963, 1965, 1978, and 1982. They also finished as runners-up five times, in 1968, 1970, 1992, 2010, and 2015.
Questions about Ghana national football team
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Why are Ghana's national football team called the Black Stars?
The team is named after the Black Star of Africa featured in the flag of Ghana. The nickname also draws from the Black Star Line, a shipping company run by Pan-African leader Marcus Garvey from 1919 to 1922.
What happened to Ghana in the 2010 World Cup quarter-final against Uruguay?
With the score 1-1 in extra time, Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez blocked a header with his hand on the goal line and was sent off. Asamoah Gyan missed the resulting penalty, and Ghana lost the subsequent shootout 4-2.
Who is Ghana's all-time top goalscorer?
Asamoah Gyan is Ghana's all-time top scorer, with 51 goals in 109 international appearances between 2003 and 2019. André Ayew holds the caps record with 120 appearances.
When did Ghana first qualify for the FIFA World Cup?
Ghana qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 2006. They were the only African side to advance beyond the group stage at that tournament and carried the youngest squad in the competition, with an average age of 23 years and 352 days.
What was the significance of Ghana's 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup win?
In 2009, Ghana became the first African nation to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup, defeating Brazil in the final held in Egypt. Many of that squad went on to form the core of the senior team that reached the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals.