Benin vs Ghana
head-to-head record
- Benin wins
- 3
- Draws
- 6
- Ghana wins
- 12
21 meetings, 1966 to 2019Goals: Benin 17, Ghana 47
Benin and Ghana have met 21 times since 1966. Ghana have won 12, Benin 3, and 6 matches ended level. They last met on 25 June 2019, when the match ended 2–2 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The 21 meetings have produced 64 goals, 3.05 per game. The biggest win is Ghana’s 5–0 in World Cup qualifying in 1972. Benin are unbeaten in the last three meetings (1 win, 2 draws).
Who has won more, Benin or Ghana?
All matches21 matches
Competitive10 matches
Friendlies11 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Benin 17, Ghana 473.05 per game
- First meeting
- Benin 2–5 GhanaFriendly, 10 Apr 1966
- Most recent
- Ghana 2–2 BeninAfrica Cup of Nations, 25 Jun 2019
- Benin’s biggest win
- Benin 2–1 GhanaFriendly, 8 Jul 1967
- Ghana’s biggest win
- Benin 0–5 GhanaWorld Cup qualifying, 18 Jun 1972
- Most goals in a meeting
- Benin 2–5 GhanaFriendly, 10 Apr 1966
- Current run
- Benin unbeaten in 3
- Biggest upset
- Benin 1–0 GhanaWorld Cup qualifying, 11 Oct 2009Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 24%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Benin 1560 (90th), Ghana 1614 (78th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Ghana2Benin2
Africa Cup of Nations
Ismailia, Egypt (neutral)
- Ghana1Benin1
Friendly
Accra, Ghana
- Benin1Ghana0
World Cup qualifying
Cotonou, Benin
- Ghana1Benin0
World Cup qualifying
Kumasi, Ghana
- Ghana4Benin2
Friendly
Accra, Ghana
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Benin win and drops with every Ghana win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Benin's home games
10 matches
325
BeninDrawsGhana
In Ghana's home games
7 matches
016
BeninDrawsGhana
At neutral venues
4 matches
031
BeninDrawsGhana
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Benin | Draws | Ghana | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11–22 |
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2–11 |
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0–4 |
| West African Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1–7 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2–2 |
| Tournament Burkina Faso | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3 | 13 | |
| 1970s | 2 | 11 | |
| 1980s | 5 | 15 | |
| 1990s | 4 | 7 | |
| 2000s | 5 | 12 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 6 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Benin | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12009 | 61968 to 1984 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 32009 to 2019 | 131968 to 2003 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 25 May 2017 to 25 June 2019.
Top scorers in Benin vs Ghana
- 1Abukari GaribaGhana2
- 2Ibrahim SundayGhana2
- 3Kwasi OwusuGhana2
- 4Mickaël PotéBenin2
- 5Osei KofiGhana2
Scorer records exist for 5 of the 21 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Benin and Ghana played each other?
21 times, starting on 10 April 1966. 10 of those meetings were competitive and 11 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Benin and Ghana?
Ghana, with 12 wins to 3. 6 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Benin vs Ghana?
Ghana’s 5–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 18 June 1972 in Cotonou.
When did Benin and Ghana last play?
On 25 June 2019 in Ismailia, when the match ended 2–2 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
What is the competitive record between Benin and Ghana?
In 10 competitive matches, Benin have 1 win, Ghana have 6, and 3 ended level.
Every Benin vs Ghana result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 2–2 | Benin | Africa Cup of Nations | Ismailia, Egypt (neutral) | |
| Ghana | 1–1 | Benin | Friendly | Accra, Ghana | |
| Benin | 1–0 | Ghana | World Cup qualifying | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Ghana | 1–0 | Benin | World Cup qualifying | Kumasi, Ghana | |
| Ghana | 4–2 | Benin | Friendly | Accra, Ghana | |
| Benin | 1–0 | Ghana | Friendly | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Ghana | 3–0 | Benin | Friendly | Kumasi, Ghana | |
| Benin | 0–1 | Ghana | Friendly | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Benin | 1–1 | Ghana | Friendly | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Benin | 0–0 | Ghana | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Ghana | 4–0 | Benin | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Accra, Ghana | |
| Benin | 1–1 | Ghana | Tournament Burkina Faso | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (neutral) | |
| Benin | 1–1 | Ghana | Friendly | Luanda, Angola (neutral) | |
| Benin | 1–3 | Ghana | West African Cup | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (neutral) | |
| Benin | 0–4 | Ghana | West African Cup | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Benin | 1–2 | Ghana | Friendly | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Ghana | 5–1 | Beninas Dahomey | World Cup qualifying | Kumasi, Ghana | |
| Beninas Dahomey | 0–5 | Ghana | World Cup qualifying | Cotonou, Dahomey | |
| Ghana | 3–0 | Beninas Dahomey | Friendly | Accra, Ghana | |
| Beninas Dahomey | 2–1 | Ghana | Friendly | Cotonou, Dahomey | |
| Beninas Dahomey | 2–5 | Ghana | Friendly | Cotonou, Dahomey |
Recent form
Benin
- Lat ArgentinaFriendly0–3Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Wv MauritaniaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–1Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Dat Burkina FasoAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lat TogoFriendly1–5Tue 9 Jun 2026
- Dv NigerFriendly1–1Fri 5 Jun 2026
Ghana
- Lv GambiaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–4Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lat Ivory CoastAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–2Thu 24 Sept 2026
- Lv ColombiaWorld Cup0–1Fri 3 Jul 2026
- Lv CroatiaWorld Cup1–2Sat 27 Jun 2026
- Dv EnglandWorld Cup0–0Tue 23 Jun 2026
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