Ghana has produced some of the greatest goal scorers in the history of African football. Nicknamed the Ghana national football team, the Black Stars remain one of Africa’s most successful and historic national sides.
From World Cup heroes to Africa Cup of Nations legends, Ghana’s all-time top scorers have delivered unforgettable moments on the international stage.
Here’s a look at the greatest goal-getters in Ghana’s history.
1. Asamoah Gyan – 51 Goals
Asamoah Gyan is Black Stars’ all-time leading scorer with 51 international goals.
He made his senior debut at just 17 in 2003, scoring against Somalia. Gyan played a key role in helping Ghana qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup in 2006.
At the 2006 tournament, he scored Black Stars’ first World Cup goal against the Czech Republic — a strike that came just 68 seconds into the match, then one of the fastest goals in World Cup history.
2. Edward Acquah – 45 Goals
Edward Acquah scored 45 goals in only 41 appearances between 1956 and 1964, an extraordinary strike rate.
He starred at the 1963 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scoring four goals, including two in the final against Sudan to secure Black Stars’ first continental title.
3. Kwasi Owusu – 36 Goals
Kwasi Owusu netted 36 goals in over 130 caps. His debut in 1969 was remarkable, scoring five goals in a 6-0 victory over Niger.
Owusu remained a deadly finisher throughout his career and is remembered as one of Ghana’s most consistent forwards.
4. Jordan Ayew – 31 Goals
Jordan Ayew has scored 31 goals in over 100 appearances since his debut in 2010.
One of his standout performances came in a pre-World Cup friendly against South Korea in 2014, where he scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 victory.
5. Tony Yeboah – 29 Goals
Known for his thunderous strikes, Tony Yeboah scored 29 goals in 59 matches between 1985 and 1997.
He represented Ghana in multiple AFCON tournaments and became one of the country’s most respected strikers of the 1990s.
6. Karim Abdul Razak – 25 Goals
Nicknamed the “Golden Boy,” Karim Abdul Razak scored 25 goals in 70 appearances.
He was instrumental in Black Stars’ triumph at the 1978 AFCON, cementing his legacy as one of the country’s finest midfielders.
7. André Ayew – 24 Goals
The son of Ghana legend Abedi Pele, André Ayew has scored 24 international goals since debuting in 2008.
He represented Ghana at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups and won the Golden Boot at the 2015 AFCON.
8. Wilberforce Mfum – 20 Goals
Wilberforce Mfum scored 20 goals in just 26 appearances.
He famously netted twice in the 1963 AFCON final, playing a decisive role in Ghana’s first continental triumph.
9. Sulley Muntari – 20 Goals
Sulley Muntari earned 84 caps between 2002 and 2014, scoring 20 goals.
His long-range goal against Uruguay at the 2010 FIFA World Cup remains one of Ghana’s most memorable tournament strikes.
Osei Kofi – 19 Goals
Nicknamed the “Wizard Dribbler,” Osei Kofi scored 19 goals in 25 appearances between 1964 and 1973.
He was joint top scorer at the 1965 AFCON and later became a priest after retiring from football.
