How long has it been since Ghana won a major trophy?

Ghana last won a major trophy at the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations. The live counter on this page updates automatically.

Ghana AFCON Titles: How Many Wins?

Ghana's trophy history

Ghana's Black Stars won four Africa Cup of Nations titles between 1963 and 1982, but have since lost finals in 1992, 2010 and 2015. Their most recent title came through a penalty shootout win over hosts Libya in 1982. Ghana's most painful modern moment arrived in the 2010 World Cup quarterfinal against Uruguay: Luis Suarez stopped a goal-bound shot with his hand, Asamoah Gyan missed the resulting penalty and Ghana lost the shootout. Morocco became the first African World Cup semifinalist 12 years later, in 2022.

Ghana's senior international honours

Competition	Titles won	Tracked here
FIFA World Cup	0	Yes
Africa Cup of Nations	4	Yes

Ghana's World Cup record

Appearances	5
Best result	Quarter-final (2010)
Most recent World Cup	2026

Ghana's notable tournament finishes

Year	Competition	Result	Detail
1982	Africa Cup of Nations	Won	Penalties vs Libya
1992	Africa Cup of Nations	Runner-up	Lost on penalties to Ivory Coast
2010	Africa Cup of Nations	Runner-up	Lost 1-0 to Egypt
2015	Africa Cup of Nations	Runner-up	Lost on penalties to Ivory Coast

Legendary Ghana players

Abedi Pele — Three-time African Footballer of the Year and captain of Ghana's 1992 AFCON runner-up side.
Asamoah Gyan — Ghana's all-time leading scorer, remembered for his missed penalty in the dramatic 2010 World Cup quarterfinal against Uruguay.
Michael Essien — Midfield anchor of Ghana's 2006 and 2010 World Cup squads, considered one of Africa's greatest midfielders.
Andre Ayew — Long-serving captain across multiple AFCON final appearances in the 2010s.

Interesting facts about Ghana

Ghana has lost three AFCON finals since their last title in 1982 — 1992, 2010, and 2015 — all without lifting the trophy.
Ghana's 2010 World Cup quarterfinal exit, via a Luis Suarez goal-line handball and a missed Asamoah Gyan penalty, remains one of the most dramatic moments in African World Cup history.
Ghana was the third African nation to reach a World Cup quarterfinal, after Cameroon (1990) and Senegal (2002).
Ghana's four AFCON titles all came between 1963 and 1982, a period that established them as one of Africa's earliest football powers.

Ghana frequently asked questions

When did Ghana last win the Africa Cup of Nations?

1982, beating Libya on penalties in the final.

Why hasn't Ghana won AFCON since 1982?

They've reached three finals since (1992, 2010, 2015) but lost all of them, two on penalties.

What happened to Ghana at the 2010 World Cup?

They were seconds from the semifinal when Luis Suarez handled the ball on the goal line; Ghana missed the resulting penalty and lost the ensuing shootout.

How many AFCON titles does Ghana have?

Four, all won between 1963 and 1982.

Common Ghana search questions

Has Ghana ever won AFCON?

Yes. Ghana last won AFCON in 1982, when they won the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations. The live counter above shows the current time since that title.

When did Ghana last win AFCON?

Ghana last won AFCON in 1982 at the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations.

Data sources & verification for Ghana

Last verified 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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