Congo national football team

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Congo
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Nickname(s) Ba Diabulu ya Mbwaki
(The Red Devils)
Association Kimvuka ya nkweso ya Kongo (KNK)
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation UNIFFAC (Central Africa)
Head coach Isaac Ngata (Interim)
Captain Amour Loussoukou
Most caps Jonas Bahamboula
Delvin N'Dinga (56)
Top scorer Thievy Bifouma (16)
Home stadium Stade ya mbanza Kintélé
Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat
FIFA code CGO
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FIFA ranking
Current 128 Decrease2.svg 8 (28 November 2024) [1]
Highest42 (September 2015)
Lowest144 (September 2011)
First international
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg French Congo 5–1 Cameroon Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg
(Middle Congo; 1954) [2]
Biggest win
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo 11–0 Chad  Flag of Chad.svg
(Congo; 28 March 1964)
Flag of the People's Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo 11–0 São Tomé and Príncipe  Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg
(Libreville, Gabon; 7 July 1976)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Madagascar.svg  Malagasy Republic 8–1 Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg
(Antananarivo, Madagascar; 18 April 1960)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances7 (first in 1968 )
Best resultChampions (1972)
Jordan International Tournament
Appearances1 (first in 1992 )
Best resultFourth place (1992)

The Congo national football team (Kikongo: Ekipe ya nkweso ya nsi ya Kongo) represents the Republic of the Congo in men's association football and is governed by the Congolese Football Federation. They have never qualified for the World Cup, but did win the Africa Cup of Nations in 1972. They also won the All-Africa Games football tournament in 1965. The team is also a member of both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Contents

History

The Congo national football team made its first ever appearance in February 1960 in a friendly against the Ivory Coast which they lost 4–2. [3] On 13 April, they defeated Reunion 4–1 in their first game to advance to the quarter-finals. In their quarter-final on 15 April, they defeated the Ivory Coast 3–2. On 17 April, they lost 5–4 to Cameroon and were beaten 8–1 by the host Madagascar in the third-place play-off on 19 April.

In April 1963 they entered another L'Amitié competition, this time in Senegal, and were drawn in a group with Tunisia, the Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo and Mauritania. They lost their opener 2–0 to Tunisia on 13 April but beat the Ivory Coast 3–2 the next day. On 15 April they beat their neighbour Congo Kinshasa 2–1, and then Mauritania 11–0 two days later, but did not advance to the next round.

In July 1965 the Congo held the 1965 All-Africa Games and were drawn in a group with Mali, Uganda and Togo. They drew 1–1 with Mali on 18 July and beat Uganda 2–1 the next day. On 21 July they drew 1–1 against Togo but advanced through to the semi-finals, where they beat the Ivory Coast 1–0 on 23 July. On 25 July the Congo drew 0–0 versus Mali in the final, but won the tournament by having won ten corners in the final compared to Mali's one.

On 11 January 1967 the Congo played their first non-African opposition, defeating Romania 1–0 in a home friendly. On 19 February 1967 the Congo travelled to Tunisia for their first ever African Cup of Nations qualifier, drawing 1–1. On 2 August 1967 they hosted a qualifier against Cameroon, and defeated them 2–1 to top their qualifying group and advance to their first finals.

The finals were held in Ethiopia in January 1968 and the Congo were drawn in a group with their neighbour Zaire, Senegal and Ghana. They lost the opener to Zaire 3–0 on 12 January and two days later lost 2–1 to Senegal. On 16 January the Congo were defeated 3–1 by Ghana and were knocked out.

The Congo hosted a friendly against Romania for the second successive year on 16 June 1968 and won 4–2. On 30 July 1968 they played their first ever South American opposition, losing a home friendly 2–0 to Brazil.

In 1972, the Congo won their only African Cup of Nations title. Congo defeated host Cameroon in the semi-final 1–0 before beating Mali 3–2 to claim the championship. On that squad was arguably Congo's most famous player, François M'Pelé, who starred for PSG in the 1970s.

In qualification for the 1998 World Cup, the Congo came within a win of qualifying for the final tournament. However, after home wins over Zambia, DR Congo and South Africa, Congo lost their final match 1–0 away to South Africa and was eliminated.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2024

25 March Friendly Gabon  Flag of Gabon.svg1–1Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo Chambly, France
20:30
  • Lemina Soccerball shade.svg42'
Report Stadium: Stade des Marais
6 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg0–3
Awarded [a]
Flag of Niger.svg  Niger Kinshasa, DR Congo
17:00  UTC+1 Report Stadium: Stade des Martyrs
11 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg0–6Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco Agadir, Morocco
17:00  UTC+1 Report
Stadium: Adrar Stadium
Attendance: 30,000
Referee: Daniel Nii Laryea (Ghana)
5 September 2024 (2024-09-05) 2025 AFCON qualification Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg1–0Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan Brazzaville, Congo
17:00  UTC+1 Massanga Soccerball shade.svg12' Report Stadium: Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat
Referee: Celso Armindo Alvação (Mozambique)
9 September 2024 (2024-09-09) 2025 AFCON qualification Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg2–0Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo Kampala, Uganda
19:00  UTC+3 Report Stadium: Mandela National Stadium
Attendance: 38,000
Referee: Mehrez Malki (Tunisia)
11 October 2024 (2024-10-11) 2025 AFCON qualification South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg5–0Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo Gqeberha, South Africa
20:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Referee: Dahane Beida (Mauritania)
15 October 2024 (2024-10-15) 2025 AFCON qualification Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg1–1Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Brazzaville, Congo
17:00  UTC+1 Report
Stadium: Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat
Referee: Mahmood Ali Mahmood Ismail (Sudan)
14 November 2024 (2024-11-14) 2025 AFCON qualification South Sudan  Flag of South Sudan.svg3–2Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo Juba, South Sudan
14:00  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Juba Stadium
Referee: Aklesso Gnama (Togo)
19 November 2024 (2024-11-19) 2025 AFCON qualification Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg0–1Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Brazzaville, Congo
13:00  UTC+1 Report
Stadium: Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat
Referee: Mohamed Maarouf Eid Mansour (Egypt)

2025

September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svgvFlag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania TBD, Congo
September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svgvFlag of Eritrea.svg  Eritrea TBD, Congo
October 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Niger  Flag of Niger.svgvFlag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo TBD, Niger
October 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Morocco  Flag of Morocco.svgvFlag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo TBD, Morocco

Coaches

Coaching staff

PositionName
Head coach Flag of France.svg Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Isaac Ngata
Assistant coaches Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Moïse Mavundza
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Henri Nganga
Goalkeeping coach Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Gérald Mbandaka
Fitness coach Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Formose Kimbuta
Match analyst Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg François Mpanga
Doctors Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Dr. Stéphane Mavungu
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Dr. Gervais Tchibinda
Physiotherapists Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Aurélien Kimpembe
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Maurice Mvoungou
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Loïc Kimbela
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Jérôme Tchuka
Team coordinator Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Hervé Ngolo
Technical director Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Maxime Nzassi

Players

Current squad

The following players were called-up for the 2025 AFCON qualification matches against South Sudan and Uganda on 14 and 19 November 2024 respectively. [5]

Caps and goals are correct as of 19 November 2024, after the match against Uganda

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Trey Vimalin (2001-01-28) 28 January 2001 (age 23)40 Flag of France.svg Fleury 91
1 GK Marly Prince Heritier (1999-04-10) 10 April 1999 (age 25)10 Flag of Kosovo.svg Feronikeli 74
1 GK Chelcy Bonazebi (2006-05-18) 18 May 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg CARA Brazzaville
1 GK David Opoundja (1998-04-03) 3 April 1998 (age 26)00 Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Celeste

2 DF Ryan Bidounga (1997-04-29) 29 April 1997 (age 27)100 Flag of Bulgaria.svg CSKA 1948
2 DF Bryan Passi (1997-08-05) 5 August 1997 (age 27)100 Flag of Portugal.svg Mafra
2 DF Morgan Poaty (1997-07-15) 15 July 1997 (age 27)100 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Lausanne-Sport
2 DF Ramaric Etou (1995-05-25) 25 May 1995 (age 29)70 Flag of Georgia.svg Dila Gori
2 DF Loïs Fauriel (2002-07-17) 17 July 2002 (age 22)30 Flag of Cyprus.svg Doxa Katokopias
2 DF Christ Makosso (2004-05-09) 9 May 2004 (age 20)30 Flag of France.svg Sochaux
2 DF Janard Berlohd Mbemba (2002-03-06) 6 March 2002 (age 22)30 Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Diables Noirs

3 MF Harvy Ossété (1999-08-18) 18 August 1999 (age 25)310 Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Saint-Éloi Lupopo
3 MF Merveil Ndockyt (1998-07-20) 20 July 1998 (age 26)271 Flag of Croatia.svg Gorica
3 MF Gaius Makouta (1997-07-25) 25 July 1997 (age 27)242 Flag of Portugal.svg Boavista
3 MF Fred Dembi (1995-02-21) 21 February 1995 (age 29)121 Flag of France.svg Red Star
3 MF Chandrel Massanga (1999-08-17) 17 August 1999 (age 25)121 Flag of Turkey.svg Hatayspor
3 MF Nolan Mbemba (1995-02-19) 19 February 1995 (age 29)100 Flag of France.svg Grenoble
3 MF Glid Otanga (2000-08-14) 14 August 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of Qatar.svg Al Kharaitiyat

4 FW Prestige Mboungou (2000-07-10) 10 July 2000 (age 24)312 Flag of Serbia.svg TSC
4 FW Silvère Ganvoula (1996-06-29) 29 June 1996 (age 28)246 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Young Boys
4 FW Mons Bassouamina (1998-05-28) 28 May 1998 (age 26)132 Flag of France.svg Pau
4 FW Yann Mabella (1996-02-22) 22 February 1996 (age 28)80 Flag of Luxembourg.svg RFCU Union
4 FW Christopher Ibayi (1995-07-18) 18 July 1995 (age 29)32 Flag of France.svg Rouen
4 FW Jason Bahamboula (2001-06-15) 15 June 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of Latvia.svg Valmiera
4 FW Archange Bintsouka (2002-10-25) 25 October 2002 (age 22)20 Flag of Albania.svg Partizani
4 FW Elie Andzouono (2002-01-02) 2 January 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Diables Noirs
4 FW Beni Namboka unknown10 Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Celeste

Recent call-ups

The following players were called up for Congo in the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Christoffer Mafoumbi (1994-03-03) 3 March 1994 (age 30)380 Flag of Malta.svg Floriana v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa , 11 October 2024
GK Pavelh Ndzila (1995-01-12) 12 January 1995 (age 29)210 Flag of Rwanda.svg APR v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda , 9 September 2024
GK Owen-Césaire Matimbou (2002-06-19) 19 June 2002 (age 22)20 Flag of France.svg Orleans v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda , 9 September 2024
GK Melvin Zinga (2002-03-16) 16 March 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of France.svg Anger v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda , 9 September 2024
GK Melvin Douniama (2003-02-26) 26 February 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of France.svg Paris FC Bv. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco , 12 June 2024
GK Cristophe Wamba (2003-09-16) 16 September 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Étoile du Congo v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco , 12 June 2024

DF Yhoan Andzouana (1996-12-13) 13 December 1996 (age 27)140 Flag of Slovakia.svg DAC v. Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan , 14 November 2024 PRE
DF Francis Nzaba (2002-07-17) 17 July 2002 (age 22)30 Flag of Turkey.svg İstanbul Başakşehir v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda , 9 September 2024
DF Kévin Mouanga (2000-07-24) 24 July 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of France.svg Annecy v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda , 9 September 2024
DF Ravy Tsouka (1994-12-23) 23 December 1994 (age 29)200 Flag of Cyprus.svg AEL Limassol v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco , 12 June 2024
DF Vladis Illoy (1995-10-07) 7 October 1995 (age 29)31 Flag of Russia.svg Ural Yekaterinburg v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco , 12 June 2024
DF Loick Ayina (2003-04-20) 20 April 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Scotland.svg Ross County v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco , 12 June 2024
DF Mark Mampassi (2003-03-12) 12 March 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kortrijk v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco , 12 June 2024
DF Erving Botaka (1998-11-05) 5 November 1998 (age 26)00 Flag of Russia.svg Arsenal Tula v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon , 26 March 2024
DF Brayann Pereira (2003-05-21) 21 May 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of the Netherlands.svg NEC v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon , 26 March 2024

MF Raviere Otanga (2000-08-14) 14 August 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Ghana.svg Hearts of Oak v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa , 11 October 2024
MF Antoine Makoumbou (1998-07-18) 18 July 1998 (age 26)191 Flag of Italy.svg Cagliari v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa , 11 October 2024 PRE
MF Brunallergene Etou (1994-01-01) 1 January 1994 (age 30)10 Flag of the United States.svg Pittsburgh RH v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda , 9 September 2024
MF Will Hondermarck (2000-11-21) 21 November 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of England.svg Northampton Town v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda , 9 September 2024
MF Rabby Nzingoula (2005-11-25) 25 November 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of France.svg Strasbourg v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda , 9 September 2024
MF Durel Avounou (1997-09-25) 25 September 1997 (age 27)230 Flag of Romania.svg CFR Cluj v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco , 12 June 2024
MF Tsomou Likibi (1987-01-24) 24 January 1987 (age 37)21 Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Inter Club v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco , 12 June 2024
MF Dylan Bahamboula (1995-05-22) 22 May 1995 (age 29)120 Flag of Bahrain.svg Busaiteen Club v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon , 26 March 2024

FW Josna Loulendo (2004-01-15) 15 January 2004 (age 20)20 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Al Ain v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa , 11 October 2024
FW Prince Ibara (1996-02-07) 7 February 1996 (age 28)214 Flag of Algeria.svg Khenchela v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda , 9 September 2024
FW Béni Makouana (1999-09-28) 28 September 1999 (age 25)150 Flag of Ukraine.svg Polissya Zhytomyr v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda , 9 September 2024
FW Gabriel Charpentier (1999-05-17) 17 May 1999 (age 25)31 Flag of Italy.svg Parma v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda , 9 September 2024
FW Alain Ipiélé (1997-08-20) 20 August 1997 (age 27)10 Flag of France.svg Martigues v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco , 12 June 2024
FW Inno Loemba (2004-08-04) 4 August 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Otoho v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco , 12 June 2024

  • DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up.
  • INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
  • PRE Preliminary squad.
  • RET Player has retired from international football.
  • SUS Suspended from the national team.

Records

As of 11 October 2024 [6]
Players in bold are still active with Congo.

Most appearances

Delvin N'Dinga is Congo's joint-most capped player with 56 appearances. Locomotiv-Terec (6).jpg
Delvin N'Dinga is Congo's joint-most capped player with 56 appearances.
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Jonas Bahamboula 56131969–1982
Delvin N'Dinga 5612008–2021
3 Destin Makita 5512001–2013
4 Barel Mouko 5112004–2018
5 Magnoléké Bissiki 4502012–2021
6 Oscar Ewolo 4422000–2013
7 Prince Oniangué 4382008–2019
8 Thievy Bifouma 41162014–present
Francis N'Ganga 4132008–2017
10 Brice Samba 3801990–2001
Christoffer Mafoumbi 3802012–present

Top goalscorers

Thievy Bifouma is Congo's top scorer with 16 goals. Thievy Bifouma (Reims).JPG
Thievy Bifouma is Congo's top scorer with 16 goals.
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Thievy Bifouma 16410.392014–present
2 Jonas Bahamboula 13560.231969–1982
3 François M'Pelé 12290.411971–1978
4 Paul Moukila 11310.351970–1978
5 Anges Ngapy 10330.31984–1993
Férébory Doré 10370.272010–2017
7 Jean-Jacques N'Domba 8350.231974–1992
Prince Oniangué 8430.192008–2019
9 Kader Bidimbou 5130.382014–present
Guy Mbenza 5210.242017–present
Rolf-Christel Guié-Mien 5250.21996–2008
Silvère Ganvoula 5270.192014–present
Hardy Binguila 5290.172013–present
Fabrice Ondama 5370.142006–2017

Competition records

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1930 to 1958 Part of Flag of France.svg  France Part of Flag of France.svg  France
as Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo-Brazzaville
Flag of Chile.svg 1962 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
Flag of England.svg 1966 Entry not accepted by FIFAEntry not accepted by FIFA
as Flag of the People's Republic of the Congo.svg  People's Republic of the Congo
Flag of Mexico.svg 1970 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Germany.svg 1974 Did not qualify201132
Flag of Argentina.svg 1978 4112105
Flag of Spain.svg 1982 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Mexico.svg 1986
Flag of Italy.svg 1990
as Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Republic of the Congo
Flag of the United States.svg 1994 Did not qualify400405
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 842286
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 103251017
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 124261215
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 630378
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 8431134
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 82241116
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 6033510
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determined2002210
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/15702116338198

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1957 Part of Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg 1959
Played as Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo-Brazzaville
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1962 Not affiliated to CAF
Flag of Ghana.svg 1963
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1965
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1968 Group stage7th300328
Played as Flag of the People's Republic of the Congo.svg  People's Republic of the Congo
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1970 Did not enter
Flag of Cameroon (1961-1975).svg 1972 Winners1st531195
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg 1974 Fourth place4th5212710
Flag of Ethiopia (1975-1987).svg 1976 Did not qualify
Flag of Ghana.svg 1978 Group stage7th301214
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1980 Did not qualify
Flag of Libya (1977-2011).svg 1982
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 1984
Flag of Egypt.svg 1986
Flag of Morocco.svg 1988
Flag of Algeria.svg 1990 Did not enter
Played as Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Republic of the Congo
Flag of Senegal.svg 1992 Quarter-finals5th302123
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1994 Did not qualify
Flag of South Africa.svg 1996
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg 1998
Flag of Ghana.svg Flag of Nigeria.svg 2000 Group stage11th302101
Flag of Mali.svg 2002 Did not qualify
Flag of Tunisia.svg 2004
Flag of Egypt.svg 2006
Flag of Ghana.svg 2008
Flag of Angola.svg 2010
Flag of Gabon.svg Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2012
Flag of South Africa.svg 2013
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2015 Quarter-finals5th421166
Flag of Gabon.svg 2017 Did not qualify
Flag of Egypt.svg 2019
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2021
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2023
Flag of Morocco.svg 2025
Flag of Kenya.svg Flag of Tanzania.svg Flag of Uganda.svg 2027 To be determined
Flag placeholder.svg 2029
Total1 Title7/342678112737

African Games

African Games record
YearResultPldWDLGFGA
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 1965 Gold5311115
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1973 6th310258
Total2/484131613

Honours

Continental

Regional


  1. Competition organized by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, officially not recognized by FIFA.

Notes

  1. Niger were awarded a 3–0 victory by forfeit after Congo refused to travel to DR Congo for their home match on 6 June, insisting that they play in Brazzaville. [4]

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The Niger national football team represents Niger in international football through the Nigerien Football Federation, a member of Confederation of African Football (CAF). Niger plays in the colors of the flag of Niger, white, green and orange. Their nickname comes from the Dama gazelle, native to Niger, the Hausa name of which is Meyna or Ménas The Dama appears on their badge in the colors of the national flag.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Guinea-Bissau national football team</span> Mens association football team

The Guinea-Bissau national football team represents Guinea-Bissau in men's international association football and it is controlled by the Football Federation of Guinea-Bissau, The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cups but qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations four times, making their debut in 2017. The team is a member of both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The Equatorial Guinea national football team represents Equatorial Guinea in men's international football and is controlled by the Equatoguinean Football Federation, a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">U-20 Africa Cup of Nations</span> African tournament for the FIFA U-20 World Cup

The U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, known for short as the U-20 AFCON and for sponsorship purposes as TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, previously known as the African Youth Championship and the African U-20 Championship, is the biennial international youth football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for its nations consisting of players under the age of 20. It serves as the African qualification tournament for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

This article provides details of international football games played by the Morocco national football team from 2020 onwards.

This article provides details of international football games played by the Senegal national football team from 2010 to 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Angola national football team results (2000–2019)</span> Angola results page template

This is a list of the Angola national football team results from 2000 to 2019.

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