Wales v Ghana

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Ghana, known as the Black Stars, have qualified for the FIFA World Cup five times since their first appearance in Germany in 2006.


History

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) was formed in 1957 to replace the Gold Coast Football Association following independence from Great Britain. The Gold Coast were members of FIFA since 1948 with the GFA assuming the membership in 1957.

Ghana recognises the Gold Coast and British Togoland's 1-0 victory over Nigeria in May 1950 as their first official international match.


Wales record v Ghana

Wales' only meeting with the Ghana was a 1-1 draw in a friendly match in Cardiff in 2026.

Head to Head

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Ghana Honours

Africa Cup of Nations winners (4): 1963, 1965, 1978, 1982

Africa Cup of Nations runners-up (5): 1968, 1970, 1992, 2010, 2015


Welsh players to have made their debut against Ghana

One Welsh player has made their debut for Wales against Ghana.


Wales' opponents from the Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Wales have faced two countries from the Confederation of African Football.

Tunisia were Wales' first opponents from CAF in a friendly match ahead of Tunisia's appearance at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.