In today's article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Ghana national under-23 football team. From its origins to its relevance today, we will explore every aspect of this topic with the goal of providing a complete and exhaustive analysis. We will discover its multiple facets, its implications in different areas and its possible future projections. Through a holistic vision, we will approach Ghana national under-23 football team from various perspectives in order to provide the reader with a deeper and richer understanding. It doesn't matter if you are an expert in the subject or just have a casual interest; In this article you will find valuable information that will invite you to reflect and delve deeper into the exciting world of Ghana national under-23 football team.
Nickname(s) | The Black Meteors | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Association | Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Confederation | ANOCA (Africa) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Head coach | Ibrahim Tanko | ||||||||||||||||||||
Home stadium | Accra Sports Stadium | ||||||||||||||||||||
FIFA code | GHA | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Olympic Games | |||||||||||||||||||||
Appearances | 6 (first in 1964) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best result | 3rd: 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Africa U-23 Cup of Nations | |||||||||||||||||||||
Appearances | 1 (first in 2019) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best result | Fourth place (2019) | ||||||||||||||||||||
All-Africa Games | |||||||||||||||||||||
Appearances | 5 (first in 1973) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best result | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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1992 Barcelona | Team |
Ghana U23 football team (also known as Ghana Olympic football team or Black Meteors), represents Ghana in international football competitions in Olympic Games, All-Africa Games, and CAF U-23 Championship. The selection is limited to players aged 23 and under the age of 23, except during the Olympic Games where the use of three overage players is allowed. The team is controlled by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
The team had qualified for five straight Olympic Games Football Tournaments when the tournament was still a full senior national team competition. In 1992, they became the first African country to win a medal at Olympic Games football. The Black Meteors failed to qualify for Beijing 2008 and although being the 2011 All-Africa Games champions, the Ghana Olympic football team failed to qualify for the 2011 CAF U-23 Championship, thus did not participate in London 2012.
Ghana appeared in the quarter-final of the Olympic Games in 1964 where they were beaten by Romania in the quarter-final. They played in the 1968, 1972 Olympic tournaments, but never progressed further than the Group stages. They also qualified in 1976 then withdrew.
In 1992, Ghana reached the semi-final for the first time, they defeated Australia 2-0 to claim their first bronze medal in the event, and thus became the first African country to win a medal at football.
Ghana reached the quarter-finals of the Olympics football tournament in 1996 for the second time, they lost 4–2 against Brazil.
In the Athens 2004 tournament Ghana were eliminated in the Group stages after they lost a must win game 1–0 against Japan. The team were not able to qualify for Beijing 2008 and London 2012.
Win Draw Lose Fixture
5 June Friendly | Japan ![]() | 6–0 | ![]() | Fukuoka, Japan |
19:25 UTC+9 | Doan ![]() Kubo ![]() Assinki ![]() Soma ![]() Ueda ![]() Mitoma ![]() |
Report (JFA) Report (JFA) |
Stadium: Best Denki Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Hiroki Kasahara (Japan) |
12 June Friendly | South Korea ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | Seogwipo, South Korea |
Lee Sang-min ![]() Lee Seung-mo ![]() Cho Gue-sung ![]() |
Report | Obeng Gyabaa ![]() |
Stadium: Jeju World Cup Stadium Attendance: 2,532 Referee: Chae Sang-hyub (Korea) |
15 June Friendly | South Korea ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Seogwipo, South Korea |
Jeong Woo-yeong ![]() Lee Dong-jun ![]() |
Report | Barnes ![]() |
Stadium: Jeju World Cup Stadium Attendance: 2,337 Referee: Choi Hyun-jai (Korea) |
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Team Doctor | ![]() |
Masseur | ![]() |
Welfare Officer | ![]() |
Equipment Officer | ![]() |
Source: Ghana Football Association
Manager | Period | Record | ||||
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Matches | Won | Draw | Lost | Win % | ||
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2015 | – | – | – | – | – |
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2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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2019 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36.4% |
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2019–2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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2022– | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75% |
The following players were called up for the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Algeria on 24 and 28 March 2023.
Africa U-23 Cup of Nations
Summer Olympics record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
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No football tournament | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Quarter-finals | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
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Round 1 | - | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
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Round 1 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
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Withdrew | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Withdrew After Qualifying | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Did Not Participate | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Third place | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
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Quarter-finals | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
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Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Round 1 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
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Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Total | Third place | 6/26 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 31 | 44 |
Note: Football at the Summer Olympics has been an under-23 tournament since 1992.
African Games record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
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Did Not Participate | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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No football tournament | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Semi-finals | - | 3 | |||||
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Third place | 3 | 3 | |||||
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Did Not Participate | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Third place | 3 | 3 | |||||
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Round 1 | - | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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Champions | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
Total | 5/10 | 1 Titles | 16 |
Note: Football at the All-Africa Games has been an under-23 tournament since 1991.