Guinea-Bissau national football team
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Nickname(s) | Djurtus | |||
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Association | Federação de Futebol da Guiné-Bissau | |||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | |||
Sub-confederation | WAFU (West Africa) | |||
Head coach | Baciro Candé | |||
Captain | Jonas Mendes | |||
Most caps | Jonas Mendes (50) | |||
Top scorer | Nando Có (9) | |||
Home stadium | Estádio 24 de Setembro Estádio Lino Correia | |||
FIFA code | GNB | |||
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FIFA ranking | ||||
Current | 106 ![]() | |||
Highest | 68 (November 2016–January 2017) | |||
Lowest | 195 (February–March 2010) | |||
First international | ||||
![]() ![]() (British Gambia; June 2, 1952) | ||||
Biggest win | ||||
![]() ![]() (Bamako, Mali; November 3, 2001) | ||||
Biggest defeat | ||||
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Africa Cup of Nations | ||||
Appearances | 3 (first in 2017) | |||
Best result | Group stage (2017, 2019) |
The Guinea-Bissau national football team (Portuguese: Seleção nacional de futebol da Guiné-Bissau) 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 three times, making their debut in 2017. The team is a member of both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).
History[]
World Cup qualifying[]
Guinea-Bissau entered their first FIFA World Cup qualification with the aim of reaching the 1998 World Cup in France. The first round of African qualification required for them to play Guinea in a two-legged match. The first leg was held at home in the Estadio 24 de Setembro in Bissau on 1 June 1996 with an attendance of 15,000. Guinea-Bissau went 2–0 up at half-time after strikes from in 11th and 36th minutes. Guinea's Titi Camara equalised with his own brace in the 53rd and 54th minutes. Guinea-Bissau's won the game with a 60th-minute penalty to make it 3–2.[3] The away leg was held at the Stade du 28 Septembre in Conakry. Momo Soumah of Guinea scored to level the tie at half-time before Nando Có scored a bicycle kick for Guinea-Bissau to put his side 4–3 up on aggregate, however another goal from Momo Soumah and a winner from won the match for Guinea, giving them a 5–4 lead on aggregate.[4]
Guinea-Bissau had never progressed beyond the first round of qualification until the 2022 qualifiers where they defeated São Tomé and Príncipe 3–1 over two legs, thanks to three goals from Joseph Mendes.[5]
Africa Cup of Nations[]
Guinea-Bissau first participated in AFCON qualification in 1994 where they defeated Cape Verde over three legs, but failed to register a single point in the second round as their draw against Togo was annulled after Togo withdrew from the competition. In 1996 Guinea-Bissau withdrew from qualification after a draw and two losses to begin the campaign, leading to their ban for 1998 AFCON.
Guinea-Bissau next entered qualification in 2006 where they lost 4–1 to Mali national football team and were again banned in 2008 for unpaid debts to CAF. In 2012 they secured a single win (1–0 against Kenya) and five losses to finish last in Group J. The following year they were eliminated 2–0 by Cameroon. In 2015, after beating Central African Republic 3–1, they lost to Botswana by the same scoreline.
For the 2017 qualifiers, Guinea-Bissau was drawn from Pot 4 into Group E and, despite being the lowest ranked nation in their group, achieved ten points and qualified for the 2017 tournament ahead of Congo, Zambia and Kenya. In their African Cup of Nations debut, Guinea-Bissau drew 1–1 with Gabon with a 91st minute equaliser by Juary Soares. This was the only point they collected at the tournament and they were eliminated in the group stage.
Guinea-Bissau then also won their Group in the 2019 qualifiers to reach a second straight Finals. They again managed one draw (0–0 against Benin) and two losses and failed to progress to the knock-out stages.
On March 30 2021, Guinea-Bissau went into their final qualifying match against Congo, needing a victory to qualify. They ended comfortable winners with goals from Piqueti, Frédéric Mendy and Jorginho to secure their third successive AFCON appearance.
Results and fixtures[]
Win Draw Loss
2021[]
26 March 2021 AFCONQ | Eswatini ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Manzini, Eswatini |
15:00 UTC+2 |
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Report | Stadium: Mavuso Sports Centre Referee: Jean-Claude Ishimwe (Rwanda) |
30 March 2021 AFCONQ | Guinea-Bissau ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | Bissau, Guinea-Bissau |
16:00 UTC±0 | Report | Stadium: Estádio 24 de Setembro Referee: Kouassi Attiogbe (Togo) |
11 June Friendly | Guinea-Bissau ![]() | Cancelled | ![]() | Senegal |
19:00 UTC±0 |
1 September 2022 World Cup qualification - Group I | Guinea-Bissau ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Nouakchott, Mauritania |
Mendes ![]() |
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Stadium: Stade Olympique |
7 September 2022 World Cup qualification - Group I | Sudan ![]() | 2–4 | ![]() | Omdurman, Sudan |
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Report | Piqueti ![]() Mendy ![]() |
Stadium: Al-Hilal Stadium |
6 October 2022 World Cup qualification - Group I | Morocco ![]() | 5–0 | ![]() | Rabat, Morocco |
20:00 UTC+1 | Report | Stadium: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium Referee: Boubou Traoré (Mali) |
9 October 2022 World Cup qualification - Group I | Guinea-Bissau ![]() | 0–3 | ![]() | Casablanca, Morocco |
Report | Stadium: Stade Mohamed V Referee: Jean Jacques Ndala Ngambo (Democratic Republic of the Congo) |
12 November 2022 World Cup qualification - Group I | Guinea ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Conakry, Guinea |
16:00 UTC±0 | Report | Stadium: General Lansana Conté Stadium Referee: (Egypt) |
15 November 2022 World Cup qualification - Group I | Guinea-Bissau ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Marrakesh, Morocco |
17:00 UTC+1 | Report | Stadium: Stade de Marrakech Referee: Jean Ouattara (Burkina Faso) |
2022[]
11 January 2021 Africa Cup of Nations | Sudan ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Garoua, Cameroon |
Report | Stadium: Roumdé Adjia Stadium Referee: (Senegal) |
15 January 2021 Africa Cup of Nations | Guinea-Bissau ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Garoua, Cameroon |
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Stadium: Roumdé Adjia Stadium Referee: (Burundi) |
19 January 2021 Africa Cup of Nations | Guinea-Bissau ![]() | v | ![]() | Garoua, Cameroon |
Report | Stadium: Roumdé Adjia Stadium Referee: Peter Waweru (Kenia) |
Coaching history[]
Guilherme Farinha (1990–1994)
(2000)
Baciro Candé (2001–2009)
Luís Norton de Matos (2010–2012)
Carlos Manuel (2012–2014)
Paulo Torres (2014–2016)
Baciro Candé (2016–present)
Players[]
Current squad[]
The following players have been selected for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.[6]
Caps and goals correct as of 15 November 2021, after the match against Sudan.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Jonas Mendes | 20 November 1989 | 50 | 0 | ![]() |
24 | GK | 14 November 2002 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
12 | GK | Maurice Gomis | 10 November 1997 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
21 | DF | Nanú | 17 May 1994 | 18 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | DF | Fali Candé | 24 January 1998 | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
22 | DF | Opa Sanganté | 1 February 1991 | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Leonel Ucha | 9 May 1988 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | DF | Jefferson Encada | 17 April 1998 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Simão Júnior | 29 August 1998 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | DF | Fernandy Mendy | 16 January 1994 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
10 | MF | Pelé | 29 September 1991 | 20 | 1 | ![]() |
6 | MF | Bura Nogueira | 22 December 1995 | 18 | 1 | ![]() |
20 | MF | Sori Mané | 3 April 1996 | 16 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | MF | João Jaquité | 22 February 1996 | 15 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | MF | Moreto Cassamá | 16 February 1998 | 12 | 0 | ![]() |
23 | MF | Alfa Semedo | 30 August 1997 | 8 | 1 | ![]() |
5 | MF | Panutche Camará | 28 February 1997 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | FW | Piqueti | 12 February 1993 | 32 | 7 | ![]() |
13 | FW | Frédéric Mendy | 18 September 1988 | 21 | 6 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Jorginho | 21 September 1995 | 18 | 2 | ![]() |
17 | FW | Mama Baldé | 6 November 1995 | 13 | 1 | ![]() |
19 | FW | Joseph Mendes | 30 March 1991 | 13 | 4 | ![]() |
9 | FW | Steve Ambri | 12 August 1997 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | FW | Mauro Rodrigues | 15 April 2001 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
Recent call-ups[]
The following players have been called up for Guinea-Bissau in the last 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Aristides Gomes | 1 January 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Marco Djoco | 15 January 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Fernando Embadje | 1 January 2000 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Rudinilson Silva | 20 August 1994 | 22 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Marcelo Djaló | 8 October 1993 | 13 | 1 | ![]() |
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DF | Edigeison Gomes | 17 November 1988 | 7 | 1 | ![]() |
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DF | Edgar Ié | 1 May 1994 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Juary Soares | 20 February 1992 | 21 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Alexandre Mendy | 20 March 1994 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | David Gomis | 21 December 1992 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | João Mário | 11 October 1993 | 11 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Beto | 31 January 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up. |
Records[]
- As of 15 November 2021
- Players in bold are still active with Guinea Bissau.
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Competition records[]
FIFA World Cup record[]
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Did not qualify | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||||||||
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
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8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | ||||||||||
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Total | 0/22 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 31 |
Africa Cup of Nations record[]
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Group stage | 14th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
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Group stage | 20th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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Total | Group stage | 3/33 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
Honours[]
- Amilcar Cabral Cup :
- 1 Time Runners-up
References[]
- ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ "CAF – 1998 FIFA WORLD CUP PRELIMINARIES". Allworldcup.narod.ru. 1996-06-01. Retrieved 2012-04-20.
- ^ "CAF – 1998 FIFA WORLD CUP PRELIMINARIES". Allworldcup.narod.ru. 1996-06-16. Retrieved 2012-04-20.
- ^ "World Football: The Week in Numbers". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Guinea-Bissau include Moreto Cassama in squad". BBC Sport.
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