The Ghana national football team, known as the Black Stars, represents Ghana in international men's football and is governed by the Ghana Football Association. Based in Accra, their home matches are played at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi and the Accra Sports Stadium. The Black Stars are one of Africa's most successful and celebrated national teams, with a rich history of achievement. Their peak era includes four Africa Cup of Nations titles (1963, 1965, 1978, 1982) and a historic run to the quarter-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, where they were a penalty shootout away from becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals. The modern era has seen Ghana remain a continental powerhouse, consistently qualifying for the World Cup and challenging for the AFCON title with stars like André Ayew, Thomas Partey, and Mohammed Kudus. The team's culture is one of immense expectation and pride, supported by a passionate fan base that expects attractive, attacking football and success on the global stage.