Ghana's Historic 1982 AFCON Triumph
On March 19, 1982, Ghana's Black Stars achieved a historic milestone by becoming four-time champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.
19 February 1982
Group Stage Showdowns
Ghana's campaign began with a thrilling 2–2 draw against Libya, thanks to goals from George Alhassan and Opoku Nti.
They then played a goalless draw against Cameroon, showcasing defensive strength.
Ghana secured a crucial 1–0 win over Tunisia, advancing to the semifinals with a pivotal goal from John Ebow Essien.
16 March 1982
Semifinal Thriller: Comeback Kings
The Black Stars faced Algeria in a tense semifinal. After a late equalizer by Opoku Nti, Ghana secured a dramatic 3–2 victory in extra time, with two goals from George Alhassan.
19 March 1982
The Final Showdown: Penalties Decide
In the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations final, Ghana took an early lead through George Alhassan in the 35th minute, but Libya equalized in the 70th minute via Ali Al-Beshari.
The match ended 1–1 after extra time and went to penalties. Ghana triumphed 7–6 in the shootout, with goalkeeper Owusu Mensah making two crucial saves to secure the nation's fourth continental title.
20 March 1982
A Trophy in Unusual Circumstances
Due to political tensions and threats from Libyan fans, the trophy was presented to the Black Stars at their hotel rather than on the field.
