Namibia national football team

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Namibia
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Nickname(s) Namibia Warriors
Association Namibia Football Association (NFA)
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach Collin Benjamin
Captain Peter Shalulile
Most caps Denzil Haoseb (83)
Top scorer Peter Shalulile (16)
Home stadium Independence Stadium
FIFA code NAM
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First colours
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Second colours
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Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 111 Increase2.svg 2 (28 November 2024) [1]
Highest68 (November 1998)
Lowest167 (July 2006)
First international
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg South-West Africa 0–1 Angola  Flag of Angola.svg
(Namibia; 16 May 1989)
Biggest win
Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 6–0 Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg
(Windhoek, Namibia; 25 August 1996)
Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 8–2 Benin  Flag of Benin.svg
(Windhoek, Namibia; 15 July 2000)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 7–1 Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svg
(Cairo, Egypt; 8 November 1996)
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 8–2 Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svg
(Alexandria, Egypt; 13 July 2001)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances4 (first in 1998 )
Best resultRound of 16 (2023)
African Nations Championship
Appearances2 (first in 2018 )
Best resultQuarter-finals (2018)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances19 (first in 1997 )
Best resultChampions (2015)

The Namibia national football team represents Namibia in men's international football and is controlled by the Namibia Football Association. [2] They have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup but have made four appearances in the Africa Cup of Nations. The team represents both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Contents

History

Namibia played its first international under the name South-West Africa on 16 May 1989 at home against neighbouring Angola and lost 1–0. On 23 March 1990, only two days after gaining independence from South Africa, they hosted neighbour Zimbabwe and lost 5–1. On 7 June, they lost a home friendly 2–1 to Mauritius. Namibia's next contests were played in Lesotho, where they lost 2–0 to their hosts on 1 August 1992, but gained their first ever draw in a 2–2 tie against the same opposition the very next day. Namibia's first win came on 1 July 1994 in a 1–0 victory away over Botswana in a friendly. On 17 May 1998, Namibia played their first match outside of Africa and against non-African opposition, losing 2–1 in a friendly in France against Saudi Arabia. [3]

Namibia has made four appearances in the African Cup of Nations, winning the cup in 1990,[ clarification needed ] then going out in the first round in their first three competitions and going out in the Round of 16 in their fourth competition. In 1998, Namibia lost to Ivory Coast 4–3 and drew Angola 3–3 before losing to South Africa 4–1. In 2008, Namibia lost to Morocco 5–1 and to Ghana 1–0 but drew Guinea 1–1 in their last match. In 2019, they lost all their group games scoring only a single goal. They lost to Morocco 1–0, and suffered the same loss to South Africa before losing to Ivory Coast 4–1.[ citation needed ]

The most capped player of the Brave Warriors is defender Denzil with 83 caps while Daniel Lombe is the all-time top goal scorer with 16 goals. He reached this milestone in a 1–1 draw against Cameroon in the AFCON qualifiers at Yaoundé on 24 March 2023. [4] [5]

Namibia reached the Round of 16 for the first time in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they lost 3–0 against Angola.

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

8 January Friendly Ghana  Flag of Ghana.svg0–0Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia Kumasi, Ghana
20:00  UTC±0 Report Stadium: Baba Yara Stadium
Referee: Charles Benle Bulu (Ghana)
16 January 2023 AFCON GS Tunisia  Flag of Tunisia.svg 0–1 Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia Korhogo, Ivory Coast
17:00  UTC±0 Report Hotto Soccerball shade.svg88'Stadium: Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium
Attendance: 13,991
Referee: Omar Abdulkadir Artan (Somalia)
21 January 2023 AFCON GS South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg4–0Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia Korhogo, Ivory Coast
Report Stadium: Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium
Attendance: 9,304
Referee: Youcef Gamouh (Algeria)
24 January 2023 AFCON GS Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svg0–0Flag of Mali.svg  Mali San-Pédro, Ivory Coast
17:00 Report Stadium: Laurent Pokou Stadium
Attendance: 15,231
Referee: Samuel Uwikunda (Rwanda)
27 January 2023 AFCON R16 Angola  Flag of Angola.svg3–0Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia Bouaké, Ivory Coast
Report Stadium: Stade de la Paix, Bouaké
Attendance: 28,663
Referee: Dahane Beida (Mauritania)
1 June Friendly Lesotho  Flag of Lesotho.svg1–1Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia
5 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svg1–1Flag of Liberia.svg  Liberia Johannesburg, South Africa
18:00  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Referee: Messie Jessie Oved Nkounkou Mvoutou (Congo)
9 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svg0–0Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia Johannesburg, South Africa
21:00  UTC+2 Report Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Referee: Dahane Beida (Mauritania)
3 July 2024 COSAFA Cup Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svg3–1Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles Gqeberha
15:00
Report Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
7 July 2024 COSAFA Cup F Angola  Flag of Angola.svg5–0Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia Gqeberha, South Africa
17:00
Report Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
26 October 2024 (2024-10-26) 2024 African Nations Championship qualification Lesotho  Flag of Lesotho.svg1–0Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia Bloemfontein (South Africa)
Report Stadium: Free State Stadium
3 November 2024 (2024-11-03) 2024 African Nations Championship qualification Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svgvFlag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho

Coaching history

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up to the provisional squad for the 2025 AFCON qualification matches against Cameroon and Kenya on 13 and 19 November 2024. [6]

Caps and goals correct as of 19 November 2024, after the match against Kenya.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Lloyd Kazapua (1989-03-25) 25 March 1989 (age 35)440 Flag of South Africa.svg Chippa United
1 GK Edward Maova (1994-09-05) 5 September 1994 (age 30)180 Flag of South Africa.svg University of Pretoria
1 GK Kamaijanda Ndisiro (1999-12-01) 1 December 1999 (age 25)120 Flag of Namibia.svg African Stars

2 DF Riaan Hanamub (1995-02-08) 8 February 1995 (age 29)520 Flag of South Africa.svg AmaZulu
2 DF Ivan Kamberipa (1994-02-03) 3 February 1994 (age 30)451 Flag of Botswana.svg Orapa United
2 DF Charles Hambira (1990-06-03) 3 June 1990 (age 34)443 Flag of Namibia.svg African Stars
2 DF Ngero Katua (2001-07-25) 25 July 2001 (age 23)190 Flag of Namibia.svg UNAM
2 DF Vitapi Ngaruka (1995-10-16) 16 October 1995 (age 29)191 Flag of Namibia.svg African Stars
2 DF Tuli Nashixwa (2002-05-23) 23 May 2002 (age 22)70 Flag of Namibia.svg Ramblers
2 DF Sergio Damaseb Unknown40 Flag of Namibia.svg Mighty Gunners
2 DF Kennedy Eib (1997-05-15) 15 May 1997 (age 27)40 Flag of Namibia.svg Eeshoke Chula Chula
2 DF David Aingwafa Unknown20 Flag of Namibia.svg Eeshoke Chula Chula
2 DF Abubakir Arend (2002-03-17) 17 March 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of Namibia.svg Blue Waters

4 FW Deon Hotto (1990-10-29) 29 October 1990 (age 34)8012 Flag of South Africa.svg Orlando Pirates
3 MF Aprocius Petrus (1999-10-09) 9 October 1999 (age 25)460 Flag of South Africa.svg Cape Town City
3 MF Prins Tjiueza (2002-03-12) 12 March 2002 (age 22)201 Flag of South Africa.svg Cape Town City
3 MF Paulus Amutenya (2002-07-22) 22 July 2002 (age 22)130 Flag of Namibia.svg UNAM
3 MF Moses Shidolo (1998-05-20) 20 May 1998 (age 26)90 Flag of Namibia.svg Eeshoke Chula Chula
3 MF Lawrence Doeseb (2003-06-04) 4 June 2003 (age 21)51 Flag of Namibia.svg Life Fighters
4 FW Godwin Eiseb (2000-05-04) 4 May 2000 (age 24)41 Flag of Namibia.svg African Stars
3 MF Devin Somseb (1995-05-29) 29 May 1995 (age 29)40 Flag of Namibia.svg United Africa Tigers
3 MF Mbakondja Tjahikika (2000-08-02) 2 August 2000 (age 24)20 Flag of Namibia.svg African Stars

4 FW Willy Stephanus (1991-06-26) 26 June 1991 (age 33)643 Flag of Namibia.svg African Stars
4 FW Peter Shalulile (Captain) (1993-03-23) 23 March 1993 (age 31)6016 Flag of South Africa.svg Mamelodi Sundowns
4 FW Elmo Kambindu (1993-05-26) 26 May 1993 (age 31)309 Flag of South Africa.svg Chippa United
4 FW Bethuel Muzeu (2000-02-22) 22 February 2000 (age 24)274 Flag of South Africa.svg Black Leopards
4 FW Fares Haidula (1993-10-17) 17 October 1993 (age 31)60 Flag of Namibia.svg Eeshoke Chula Chula
4 FW Rewaldo Prins (2003-02-25) 25 February 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of South Africa.svg Marumo Gallants

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for Namibia in the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Jonas Mateus (1996-02-10) 10 February 1996 (age 28)00 Flag of Namibia.svg Ongos Valley v. Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe ; 10 October 2024PRE
GK Branco Rukoro (2005-05-01) 1 May 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of Namibia.svg Desert Rollers 2024 COSAFA Cup
GK Immanuel Immanuel (1990-12-02) 2 December 1990 (age 34)00 Flag of Namibia.svg Blue Waters 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE

DF Erasmus Ikeinge (1995-02-08) 8 February 1995 (age 29)40 Flag of Namibia.svg Khomas NAMPOL v. Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho ; 3 November 2024
DF Kennedy Amutenya (1996-07-15) 15 July 1996 (age 28)180 Flag of Botswana.svg Gaborone United v. Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe ; 14 October 2024
DF Ndjiraeree Maharero (1994-05-28) 28 May 1994 (age 30)30 Flag of Namibia.svg African Stars 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF Denzil Haoseb (1991-02-25) 25 February 1991 (age 33)830 Flag of Namibia.svg Khomas NAMPOL 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
DF Ananias Gebhardt (1988-09-08) 8 September 1988 (age 36)652 Flag of South Africa.svg Baroka 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
DF Ryan Nyambe (1997-12-03) 3 December 1997 (age 27)180 Flag of England.svg Derby County 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
DF Lubeni Haukongo (2000-09-24) 24 September 2000 (age 24)70 Flag of South Africa.svg Cape Town Spurs 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
DF Steven Damaseb (2002-10-11) 11 October 2002 (age 22)40 Flag of Namibia.svg Blue Waters 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF Given Mutuezu (1997-03-21) 21 March 1997 (age 27)00 Flag of Namibia.svg Mighty Gunners 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE

MF Simon Elago (2002-10-07) 7 October 2002 (age 22)50 Flag of Namibia.svg Tura Magic v. Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho ; 3 November 2024
MF Romeo Kasume (1997-10-21) 21 October 1997 (age 27)120 Flag of Kosovo.svg Liria Prizren v. Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe ; 14 October 2024
MF Tjipe Karuuombe (2001-09-21) 21 September 2001 (age 23)101 Flag of Georgia.svg Dinamo Tblisi v. Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya ; 10 September 2024
MF Edmar Kamatuka (2002-07-26) 26 July 2002 (age 22)90 Flag of Namibia.svg UNAM v. Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya ; 10 September 2024
MF Dawid Ndeunyema (2002-08-22) 22 August 2002 (age 22)50 Flag of Namibia.svg Blue Waters v. Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya ; 10 September 2024
MF Ben Richard Namib (1999-08-20) 20 August 1999 (age 25)50 Flag of Namibia.svg Khomas NAMPOL v. Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia ; 7 September 2024PRE
MF Edmund Kambanda (1993-02-25) 25 February 1993 (age 31)131 Flag of Namibia.svg African Stars 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF Petrus Shitembi (1992-05-11) 11 May 1992 (age 32)794 Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuching City 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
MF Marcel Papama (1996-04-28) 28 April 1996 (age 28)341 Flag of Botswana.svg Jwaneng Galaxy 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
MF Joslin Kamatuka (1991-07-27) 27 July 1991 (age 33)263 Flag of South Africa.svg Maritzburg United 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
MF Wendell Rudath (1995-07-10) 10 July 1995 (age 29)172 Flag of Botswana.svg Jwaneng Galaxy 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
MF Uetuuru Kambato (1998-01-24) 24 January 1998 (age 26)30 Flag of Kosovo.svg Liria Prizren 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
MF Ronald Ketjijere (1987-12-12) 12 December 1987 (age 36)692 Flag of Namibia.svg African Stars 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF Revered Matroos (1993-03-08) 8 March 1993 (age 31)10 Flag of Namibia.svg Khomas NAMPOL 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF Alfeus Leevi (2001-01-18) 18 January 2001 (age 23)00 Flag of Namibia.svg Eeshoke Chula Chula 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF Steven Damaseb (2002-10-11) 11 October 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Namibia.svg Blue Waters 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE

FW Erastus Kulula (1997-02-27) 27 February 1997 (age 27)91 Flag of Kosovo.svg Liria Prizren v. Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe ; 14 October 2024
FW George Frans (1998-11-01) 1 November 1998 (age 26)00 Flag of Namibia.svg Khomas NAMPOL v. Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia ; 7 September 2024PRE
FW Absalom Iimbondi (1991-10-11) 11 October 1991 (age 33)647 Flag of Namibia.svg Khomas NAMPOL 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
FW Isaskar Gurirab (1998-03-01) 1 March 1998 (age 26)122 Flag of Namibia.svg Blue Waters 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW Junior Petrus (2000-06-17) 17 June 2000 (age 24)40 Flag of Namibia.svg Blue Waters 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW Sem Ndeshipanda Ndahangwapo (2000-09-24) 24 September 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of Namibia.svg Blue Waters 2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE

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.

Previous squads

Africa Cup of Nations squads

Player records

As of 19 November 2024 [7]
Players in bold are still active with Namibia.

Most appearances

RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Denzil Haoseb 8302011–present
2 Deon Hotto 80122013–present
3 Petrus Shitembi 7942011–present
4 Ronald Ketjijere 6922010–2019
5 Ananias Gebhardt 6522011–present
6 Absalom Iimbondi 6472015–present
Willy Stephanus 6432011–present
8 Johannes Hindjou 63101996–2005
9 Larry Horaeb 6102011–2021
10 Mohamed Ouseb 6031994–2004
Peter Shalulile 60162014–present

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Peter Shalulile 16600.272014–present
2 Rudolph Bester 13460.282004–2014
3 Deon Hotto 12800.152013–present
4 Gervatius Urikhob 11400.281993–2003
5 Johannes Hindjou 10630.161996–2005
7 Elmo Kambindu 9300.32019–present
Benson Shilongo 9340.262011–2021
Eliphas Shivute 9370.241993–2001
9 Hendrik Somaeb 8310.282011–2019
Ruben van Wyk 8330.241994–2002

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1930 to 1990 Part of Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa Part of Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa
Flag of the United States.svg 1994 Did not qualify4004012
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 8224918
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 10136727
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 201114
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 6204712
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 8323104
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 411235
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 8323911
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determined422061
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/8541413275294

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg
1957
to
Flag of Algeria.svg
1990
Part of Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa
Flag of Senegal.svg
1992
to
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg
1994
Did not enter
Flag of South Africa.svg 1996 Did not qualify
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg
1998
Group stage143012711
Flag of Ghana.svg
Flag of Nigeria.svg
2000
Did not qualify
Flag of Mali.svg
2002
Flag of Tunisia.svg
2004
Flag of Egypt.svg
2006
Flag of Ghana.svg
2008
Group stage10301227
Flag of Angola.svg
2010
Did not qualify
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg
Flag of Gabon.svg
2012
Flag of South Africa.svg
2013
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg
2015
Flag of Gabon.svg
2017
Flag of Egypt.svg
2019
Group stage23rd300316
Flag of Cameroon.svg
2021
Did not qualify
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg
2023
Round of 1615th411217
Flag of Morocco.svg
2025
Did not qualify
Flag of Kenya.svg
Flag of Tanzania.svg
Flag of Uganda.svg
2027
To be determined
Flag placeholder.svg 2029
TotalRound of 164/34131391131

African Nations Championship

African Nations Championship record
Appearances: 2
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2009 Did not qualify
Flag of Sudan.svg 2011
Flag of South Africa.svg 2014
Flag of Rwanda.svg 2016
Flag of Morocco.svg 2018 Quarter-finals7th421133
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2020 Group stage15th301204
Flag of Algeria.svg 2022 Did not enter
TotalQuarter-finals2/7722337

COSAFA Cup

Head-to-head record against other nations

Updated on 13 November 2024 after match against Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon [8]

  Positive Record  Neutral Record  Negative Record

Opponent
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria 400407−7
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 16079925−16
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 210184+4
Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 2021171819−1
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso 3003211−9
Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi 411278–1
Flag of Chad.svg  Chad 430174+3
Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 612338−5
Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros 531182+6
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo 612339−6
Flag of Djibouti.svg  Djibouti 220040+4
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo 311174+3
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 6015623−17
Flag of Eritrea.svg  Eritrea 220041+3
Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 220042+2
Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon 2020220
Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia 4211550
Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 301202−2
Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea 10127419−15
Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau 201101−1
Flag of India.svg  India 100102−2
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast 6213813−5
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 740365+1
Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon 1010110
Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho 135531514+1
Flag of Liberia.svg  Liberia 2131330
Flag of Libya.svg  Libya 2101220
Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar 84131110+1
Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 168442116+5
Flag of Mali.svg  Mali 813448−4
Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius 420254+1
Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 7016215−13
Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 2010642514+11
Flag of Niger.svg  Niger 310223−1
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 401318−7
Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda 403136−3
Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg  São Tomé and Príncipe 110020+2
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia 200213−2
Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal 8107524−19
Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles 7430155+10
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 141581027−17
Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini 9144810−2
Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 402214−3
Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo 2101110
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia 621338−5
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 2221191127−16
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 157082629–3
Total3007987134292412−120

Honours

Regional

Notes

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    The Central African Republic national football team, nicknamed Les Fauves, is the national team of the Central African Republic and is controlled by the Central African Football Federation. They are a member of CAF. Despite being traditionally one of the weakest teams in Africa and the world, they recently achieved success. They won the 2009 CEMAC Cup by beating Gabon in the semi-finals and Equatorial Guinea in the final 3–0. Their FIFA ranking rose from 202nd in August 2010 to 89th by July 2011. On 10 October 2010, they earned a shock 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier win at home against Algeria 2–0, which put them top of their qualification group. The team won its first FIFA World Cup qualifier on 2 June 2012 after beating Botswana 2–0 at home.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">São Tomé and Príncipe national football team</span> Mens association football team

    The São Tomé and Príncipe national football team is the national association football team of São Tomé and Príncipe and is controlled by the São Toméan Football Federation. It is a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA.

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

    The Seychelles national football team, nicknamed the Pirates, represents Seychelles in international football and is controlled by the Seychelles Football Federation (SFF). SFF has been a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA since 1986. The team's home stadium is the 10,000-capacity Stade Linité located in Roche Caiman in the outskirts of Victoria, the capital of Seychelles.

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

    The Comoros national football team represents the Comoros in international football and is controlled by the Comoros Football Federation. It was formed in 1979, joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 2003, and became a FIFA member in 2005. Comoros qualified for their first major tournament in 2021, after their 0–0 draw with Togo assured them of a place in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

    Ricardo Mannetti is a Namibian retired footballer who now works as a coach. He has managed and coached the Namibia national team.

    The Angola women's national football team represents Angola in international women's football and it is controlled by the Angolan Football Federation. Their best place on the FIFA Rankings was the 82nd place, in December 2003. The only tournaments that they qualified were the 1995 and 2002 African Women's Championships, and their best finish was as Semi-Finalists in the 1995 tournament. Angola has, in contrast to many other African countries, has never suffered a heavy defeat. They have seldom lost by more than two goals.

    The Namibia national football team represents Namibia in international football under the control of the Namibia Football Association (NFA). After Namibia gained independence, the football association was founded in 1990 and became a member of FIFA and the CAF in 1992. The team played its first official match on 7 June 1990 in Windhoek against Mauritius, resulting in a 1–2 defeat. The match, which was played at the Independence Stadium, also included the nation's first official goal, a 26th-minute strike by Frans Nicodemus.

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