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Comoros national football team

Men's association football team


Men's association football team

FieldValue
NameComoros
Badge_size185px
NicknameLes Coelacantes (The Coelacanths)
AssociationFédération de Football de Comores (FFC)
Sub-confederationCOSAFA (Southern Africa)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
CoachStefano Cusin
Most capsYoussouf M'Changama (77)
Top scorerBen Nabouhane (20)
CaptainYoussouf M'Changama
Home StadiumStade Omnisports de Malouzini
FIFA TrigrammeCOM
FIFA Rank
FIFA max103
FIFA max dateNovember 2024
FIFA min207
FIFA min dateDecember 2006
Elo Rank
Elo max172
Elo max dateAugust 1979
Elo min208
Elo min dateSeptember 2003
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First game3–0
(Saint-Denis, Réunion; 26 August 1979)
Largest win7–1
(Mitsamiouli, Comoros; 1 September 2021)
Largest lossRéunion Réunion 6–1
(Saint-Denis, Réunion; 31 August 1979)
4–1
(Victoria, Seychelles; 20 August 1993)
4–1
(Curepipe, Mauritius; 4 September 2003)
Regional nameAfrica Cup of Nations
Regional cup apps2
Regional cup first2021
Regional cup bestRound of 16 (2021)
2ndRegional nameFIFA Arab Cup
2ndRegional cup apps1
2ndRegional cup first2025
2ndRegional cup bestGroup stage (2025)
3rdRegional nameCOSAFA Cup
3rdRegional cup apps8
3rdRegional cup first2008
3rdRegional cup bestThird place (2025)
medaltemplates
Note

the men's team

| Sub-confederation = COSAFA (Southern Africa) (Saint-Denis, Réunion; 26 August 1979) (Mitsamiouli, Comoros; 1 September 2021) (Saint-Denis, Réunion; 31 August 1979) 4–1 (Victoria, Seychelles; 20 August 1993) 4–1 (Curepipe, Mauritius; 4 September 2003)

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.

History

The national football team of the Comoros played their first matches in the 1979 Indian Ocean Island Games. Those were the only games they played until qualification for the 2009 Arab Nations Cup in 2006. Those two matches were their first two matches with full FIFA recognition, and included a 4–2 victory over Djibouti. In 2007, Comoros first entered qualification for the World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations for the 2010 tournaments, but lost in the preliminary round 2–10 on aggregate to Madagascar.

During the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in October 2015, Les Coelacantes advanced past the first round for the first time ever by beating Lesotho on away goals after two draws. Since then results have improved steadily, including home wins against Botswana, Mauritius and Malawi in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

On 14 November 2019, Comoros opened their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign with a 0–1 win away to Togo, their first away win in a major qualifier. They would go on to qualify for the final tournament, their first major tournament since joining FIFA.

In the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Ahmed Mogni scored a brace for Comoros in their 3–2 group match victory over Ghana in what the BBC described as "one of the biggest shocks in Nations Cup history".

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Comoros started off strong within Group I after they won 4–2 against Central African Republic and 1–0 against Ghana, with both games being played at home. Comoros then won 2-0 against Chad, but they also lost 2-1 to Madagascar. They would be eliminated after losing to Madagascar 2-1 again.

During the 2024 COSAFA Cup, Comoros reached the semi-finals for the first time in their history and lost 2-1 against Angola; Comoros then claimed fourth place after losing on penalties against Mozambique. Comoros went one better in the 2025 COSAFA Cup and finished third after defeating Madagascar 1–0.

Results and fixtures

Main article: Comoros national football team results (2020–present)

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

2025

Report (CAF)

  • Nene
  • Doumbia Report (CAF)
  • Al. Rrahmani
  • Asllani
  • Bakari
  • Saïd
  • I. Mohamed
  • Radiopane
  • Sebelebele
  • Madi Report (CAF)
  • Dorgeles
  • K. Doumbia
  • Coulibaly Report (CAF)
  • Maolida
  • Saïd
  • Couturier
  • Raheriniaina
  • Youssouf
  • Ahmed
  • Ben Nabouhane
  • Zakouani
  • Anbar
  • Amir
  • Al-Zubaidi
  • Mohammedoh
  • Al-Matari
  • Kari
  • Zakouani
  • Djae
  • Amir
  • Al-Zubaidi
  • Al-Golan
  • Al-Wasmani
  • Mohammedoh
  • Tissoudali
  • El Berkaoui
  • Al-Dawsari
  • Brahim
  • El Kaabi

2026

Coaching staff

PositionName
Head coachITA Stefano Cusin
Assistant coachesITA Davide Cusin
COM Aboubakar Houmadi
Goalkeeping coachCOM Faisal Soilihi
Fitness coachCOM Youssouf Omar
Match analystCOM Said Hamadi
Technical directorCOM Ali Mbaé Camara

Coaching history

  • FRA Pierre Jacky (1985)
  • COM Ali Mbaé Camara (2006–2007)
  • FRA Manuel Amoros (2010)
  • COM Mohamed Chamité (2010–2011)
  • COM Ali Mbaé Camara (2011–2013)
  • FRA Amir Abdou (2014–2022)
  • FRA Younes Zerdouk (2022–2023)
  • ITA Stefano Cusin (2023–present)

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026.

Caps and goals correct as of 29 December 2025, after the match against Mali.

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team within the last 12 months and are still available for selection. ;Notes

  • INJ Withdrew because of injury.

Player records

2014–present
2
16
74

|

2010–present
3
13
55

|

2017–present
4
8
17

|

2023–present
5
7
45

|

2017–present
5
17

|

2023–present
5
50

|

2015–present
4
12

|

2023–present
4
31

|

2015–2024
3
11

|

2019–2022
3
23

|

2015–present
3
46

|

2011–present
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Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

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1930 to 1974Part of FrancePart of France
1978 to 2006Not affiliated with FIFANot affiliated with FIFA
South Africa 2010Did not qualify2002210
Brazil 2014200215
Russia 2018403113
Qatar 2022201113
Canada Mexico United States of America 2026105051213
Morocco Portugal Spain 2030To be determined
Saudi Arabia 2034

Olympic Games

a#EF33402px}}"Appearances: 0YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGATotal0/28
France [1900 to West Germany 1972Part of France
Canada 1976 to Spain 1992Not affiliated with the IOC
United States of America 1996 to Greece 2004Not affiliated with FIFA
China 2008Did not enter
United Kingdom 2012
Brazil 2016
Japan 2020
France 2024
  • Football at the Summer Olympics has been an under-23 tournament since the 1992 edition.

Africa Cup of Nations

Main article: Comoros at the Africa Cup of Nations

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Sudan 1957Part of FrancePart of France
United Arab Republic 1959
Ethiopia 1962
Ghana 1963
Tunisia 1965
Ethiopia 1968
Sudan 1970
Egypt 1974
Ethiopia 1976Not a member of CAFNot a member of CAF
Ghana 1978
Nigeria 1980
Libya 1982
Ivory Coast 1984
Egypt 1986
Morocco 1988
Algeria 1990
Senegal 1992
Tunisia 1994
South Africa 1996
Burkina Faso 1998
Ghana Nigeria 2000
Mali 2002
Tunisia 2004Did not enterDid not enter
Egypt 2006
Ghana 2008
Angola 2010Did not qualify2002210
Equatorial Guinea Gabon 20126015214
South Africa 2013Did not enterDid not enter
Equatorial Guinea 2015Did not qualify201112
Gabon 2017610527
Egypt 20198233810
Cameroon 2021Round of 1616th410347Squad623146
Ivory Coast 2023Did not qualify621368
Morocco 2025Group stage18th302102Squad633074
Kenya Tanzania Uganda 2027To be determinedTo be determined
African Union 2029

African Games

a#EF33402px}}"Appearances: 0YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGATotal0/12
Congo [1965 to Nigeria 1973Part of France
Algeria 1978 to Egypt 1991Not affiliated with the IOC
Zimbabwe 1995Did not enter
South Africa 1999
Nigeria 2003
Algeria 2007
Mozambique 2011
Congo 2015
Morocco 2019
  • Prior to the Cairo 1991 campaign, Football at the All-Africa Games was open to full senior national teams.

African Nations Championship

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CIV 2009Did not enterDid not enter
SUD 2011
RSA 2014Did not qualify201102
RWA 2016201102
MAR 2018420244
CMR 2020201102
ALG 2022201101
Kenya Tanzania Uganda 2024To be determinedTo be determined

COSAFA Cup

a#EF33402px}}"[Appearances: 8YearRoundResultPldWDLGFGATotalThird place8/232784142335
1997 to 2007Not affiliated with COSAFA
RSA 2008Group stage11th3
ZIM 20095th31
ANG 2010Cancelled
ZAM 2013Did not enter
RSA 2015
NAM 2016
RSA 2017
RSA 2018Group stage12th3
RSA 2019Quarter-finals8th3
RSA 2020Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
RSA 2021Withdrew
RSA 2022Group stage12th3
RSA 20238th31
RSA 2024Fourth place4th5
RSA 2025Third place3rd4

Indian Ocean Island Games

a#EF33402px}}"Appearances: 10YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGATotalBronze medalists11/113356222072
REU [1979Bronze medalists3rd4103412
MRI 1985Bronze medalists3rd311143
MAD 1990Fourth place4th410328
SEY 1993Group Stage5th200208
REU 19985th200206
MRI 2003Fourth place4th4004012
MAD 2007Group stage6th201114
SEY 20115th302124
REU 20157th200206
Mauritius 20195th3201442
Madagascar 2023Fourth place4th402237

Arab Nations Cup/FIFA Arab Cup

a#EF33402px}}"[a#EF33402px}}"Appearances: 0YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGATotal1/113003384112912
Lebanon 1963Part of FrancePart of France
Kuwait 1964
Iraq 1966
Saudi Arabia 1985Did not enterDid not enter
Jordan 1988
Syria 1992
Qatar 1998WithdrewWithdrew
Kuwait 2002Did not enterDid not enter
2009Did not qualify210143
Saudi Arabia 2012Did not enterDid not enter
Qatar 2021Did not qualify100115
Qatar 2025Group stage16th300338101044

The 2009 edition was cancelled during qualification.

Arab Games

a#EF33402px}}"Appearances: 0YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGATotal0/11
Egypt [1953 to UAR 1965Part of France
Syria 1976 to Syria 1992Not affiliated with the UANOC
Lebanon 1997Did not enter
Jordan 1999
Algeria 2004No tournament
Egypt 2007Did not enter
Qatar 2011

Head-to-head record

As of 29 December 2025, after the match against Mali

OpponentPldWDLGFGAGD44 Countries145373375122220−98
301225–3
411223–1
401326−4
110010+1
301226−4
110021+1
220062+4
220030+3
110042+2
201104−4
20112+5−3
110021+1
201112−1
211032+1
521245–1
110010+1
300328−6
623186+2
100124−2
522142+2
311135−2
142210830−22
510437−4
422095+4
301206–6
110010+1
9216622−16
100102−2
5014310−7
6015314−11
530276+1
100112−1
100115−4
7214413−9
100113−2
301214−3
6420154+11
110020+2
613247−3
3111220
310242+2
201146−2
8224611−5
401305−5

Honours

Regional

  • Indian Ocean Island Games
    • Bronze Medal (2): 1979, 1985

References

References

  1. Vickers, Steve. (2009-10-24). "BBC SPORT | Football | African | Comoros make steps forward". BBC News.
  2. (25 March 2021). "Comoros achieve fairytale Nations Cup qualification". BBC Sport.
  3. Stevens, Rob. (18 January 2022). "Ghana dumped out of Afcon by Comoros". BBC Sport.
  4. (21 November 2023). "World Cup 2026 qualifying: Ghana shocked by Comoros, Senegal and Cameroon held".
  5. "Comoros vs. Mozambique 2024-07-07".
  6. "Madagascar 0:1 Comoros".
  7. (9 December 2025). "𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓". [[Comoros Football Federation]].
  8. "Comoros".
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