sport.wikisort.org - Team

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).

Guinea-Bissau

Nickname(s)	Djurtus
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 (51)
Top scorer	Nando Có (9)
Home stadium	Estádio 24 de Setembro Estádio Lino Correia
FIFA code	GNB
First colours Second colours Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current	116 1 (6 October 2022)[1]
Highest	68 (November 2016–January 2017)
Lowest	195 (February–March 2010)
First international
British Gambia 1–2 Portuguese Guinea  (British Gambia; 2 June 1952)
Biggest win
Guinea-Bissau 7–2 Benin  (Bamako, Mali; 3 November 2001)
Biggest defeat
Guinea 7–0 Guinea-Bissau  (Conakry, Guinea; 22 July 2017)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances	3 (first in 2017)
Best result	Group stage (2017, 2019, 2021)

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 Pereira Tavares in 11th and 36th minutes. Guinea's Titi Camara equalised with his own brace in the 53rd and 54th minutes. Guinea-Bissau's Co Cipriano won the game with a 60th-minute penalty to make it 3–2.[2] 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 Tibou Bangoura won the match for Guinea, giving them a 5–4 lead on aggregate.[3]

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.[4]

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

2022

2023

Coaching history

Players

Current squad

The following players were selected for the friendly against Martinique in September 2022 respectively.
Caps and goals correct as of 13 June 2022, after the match against Martinique.[5]

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
	1GK	Maurice Gomis	(1997-11-10) 10 November 1997 (age 25)	5	0	Free agent
	1GK	Manuel Baldé	(2002-11-14) 14 November 2002 (age 19)	3	0	Vizela
	2DF	Sori Mané	(1996-04-03) 3 April 1996 (age 26)	24	0	Moreirense
	2DF	Opa Sanganté	(1991-02-01) 1 February 1991 (age 31)	14	0	Châteauroux
	2DF	Saná Gomes	(1999-10-10) 10 October 1999 (age 23)	4	0	Noah
	2DF	Adon Gomis	(1992-07-19) 19 July 1992 (age 30)	2	0	Free agent
	2DF	Tito Júnior	(1995-07-28) 28 July 1995 (age 27)	2	0	Varzim
	2DF	Prosper Mendy	(1996-06-07) 7 June 1996 (age 26)	1	0	Spartak Varna
	3MF	Alfa Semedo	(1997-08-30) 30 August 1997 (age 25)	14	2	Al-Tai
	3MF	Umaro Baldé	(2002-09-07) 7 September 2002 (age 20)	1	0	Free agent
	3MF	Manuel Pami	(1999-02-05) 5 February 1999 (age 23)	1	0	Differdange
	4FW	Jorginho	(1995-09-21) 21 September 1995 (age 27)	23	5	Wisła Płock
	4FW	João Mário	(1993-10-11) 11 October 1993 (age 29)	12	2	Vilafranquense
	4FW	Dálcio	(1996-05-22) 22 May 1996 (age 26)	5	0	APOEL
	4FW	Madi Queta	(1998-10-21) 21 October 1998 (age 24)	4	0	Cherno More
	4FW	Bruno Correia Mendes	(1994-12-10) 10 December 1994 (age 27)	1	0	Fola Esch

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
GK	Fernando Embadje	(2000-01-01) 1 January 2000 (age 22)	0	0	Portos de Bissau	v.  Sierra Leone, 13 June 2022
GK	Rui Dabó	(1994-10-05) 5 October 1994 (age 28)	2	0	Oliveirense	v.  Angola, 26 March 2022
GK	Jonas Mendes	(1989-11-20) 20 November 1989 (age 32)	51	0	Kalamata	2021 Africa Cup of Nations
DF	Bura Nogueira	(1995-12-22) 22 December 1995 (age 26)	24	1	Mes Kerman	v.  Sierra Leone, 13 June 2022
DF	Nanú	(1994-05-17) 17 May 1994 (age 28)	19	0	FC Dallas	v.  Sierra Leone, 13 June 2022
DF	Fali Candé	(1998-01-24) 24 January 1998 (age 24)	14	0	Metz	v.  Sierra Leone, 13 June 2022
DF	Jefferson Encada	(1998-04-17) 17 April 1998 (age 24)	11	0	Pharco	v.  Sierra Leone, 13 June 2022
DF	João Ricciulli	(1999-10-10) 10 October 1999 (age 23)	0	0	Vitória	v.  Angola, 26 March 2022
DF	Simão Júnior	(1998-08-29) 29 August 1998 (age 24)	2	0	Feirense	2021 Africa Cup of Nations
DF	Fernandy Mendy	(1994-01-16) 16 January 1994 (age 28)	0	0	Free agent	2021 Africa Cup of Nations
MF	Moreto Cassamá	(1998-02-16) 16 February 1998 (age 24)	15	0	Reims	v.  Sierra Leone, 13 June 2022
MF	Janio Bikel	(1995-06-28) 28 June 1995 (age 27)	3	0	Free agent	v.  Sierra Leone, 13 June 2022
MF	Mamadi Camará	(2003-12-31) 31 December 2003 (age 18)	3	0	Reading	v.  Sierra Leone, 13 June 2022
MF	Zidane Banjaqui	(1998-12-15) 15 December 1998 (age 23)	1	1	Mafra	v.  Sierra Leone, 13 June 2022
MF	Leonel Ucha	(1988-05-09) 9 May 1988 (age 34)	10	0	Cova da Piedade	v.  Angola, 26 March 2022
MF	Panutche Camará	(1997-02-28) 28 February 1997 (age 25)	4	1	Ipswich Town	v.  Angola, 26 March 2022
MF	Mimito Biai	(1997-12-12) 12 December 1997 (age 24)	0	0	Cherno More	v.  Angola, 26 March 2022
MF	Pelé	(1991-09-29) 29 September 1991 (age 31)	21	1	Famalicão	2021 Africa Cup of Nations
MF	João Jaquité	(1996-02-22) 22 February 1996 (age 26)	15	0	Hapoel Nof HaGalil	2021 Africa Cup of Nations
FW	Piqueti	(1993-02-12) 12 February 1993 (age 29)	37	7	Al-Shoulla	v.  Sierra Leone, 13 June 2022
FW	Mama Baldé	(1995-11-06) 6 November 1995 (age 27)	17	1	Troyes	v.  Sierra Leone, 13 June 2022
FW	Zinho Gano	(1993-10-13) 13 October 1993 (age 29)	3	3	Zulte Waregem	v.  Sierra Leone, 13 June 2022
FW	José Embaló	(1993-05-03) 3 May 1993 (age 29)	3	2	Sabah	v.  Sierra Leone, 13 June 2022
FW	Alexandre Mendy	(1994-03-20) 20 March 1994 (age 28)	7	0	Caen	v.  Angola, 26 March 2022
FW	Mauro Rodrigues	(2001-04-15) 15 April 2001 (age 21)	6	1	Yverdon-Sport	v.  Angola, 26 March 2022
FW	Steve Ambri	(1997-08-12) 12 August 1997 (age 25)	5	0	Sheriff Tiraspol	v.  Angola, 26 March 2022
FW	Frédéric Mendy	(1988-09-18) 18 September 1988 (age 34)	24	6	Évreux	2021 Africa Cup of Nations
FW	Joseph Mendes	(1991-03-30) 30 March 1991 (age 31)	14	4	Rodez	2021 Africa Cup of Nations
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. WD Withdrew from squad.

Records

As of 13 June 2022[6]

Players in bold are still active with Guinea Bissau.

Competition records

FIFA World Cup record

FIFA World Cup record										FIFA World Cup qualification record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1930	Part of  Portugal									Part of  Portugal
1934
1938
1950
1954
1958
1962
1966
1970
1974
1978	Not a FIFA member									Not a FIFA member
1982
1986
1990	Did not enter									Declined participation
1994
1998	Did not qualify									2	1	0	1	4	5
2002										2	0	1	1	0	3
2006										2	0	0	2	1	4
2010										2	0	1	1	0	1
2014										2	0	1	1	1	2
2018										2	0	1	1	2	4
2022										8	3	3	2	8	12
2026	To be determined									To be determined
Total		0/22								20	4	7	9	16	31

Africa Cup of Nations record

Africa Cup of Nations record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
1957	Part of  Portugal
1959
1962
1963
1965
1968
1970
1972
1974
1976	Not affiliated to CAF
1978
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988	Did not enter
1990
1992
1994	Did not qualify
1996	Withdrew during qualifying
1998	Banned for withdrawing in 1996
2000	Did not enter
2002	Withdrew
2004
2006	Did not qualify
2008	Did not enter
2010	Did not qualify
2012
2013
2015
2017	Group stage	14th	3	0	1	2	2	5
2019	Group stage	20th	3	0	1	2	0	4
2021	Group stage	22nd	3	0	1	2	0	3
2023	To be determined
2025
Total	Group stage	3/33	9	0	3	6	2	12

Honours

Amilcar Cabral Cup :

• 1 Time Runners-up

References

External links

• SOU DJURTU
• Guinea-Bissau FIFA

На других языках

---

- [en] Guinea-Bissau national football team

---

[ru] Сборная Гвинеи-Бисау по футболу

Сборная Гвинеи-Бисау по футболу представляет Гвинею-Бисау в международных матчах и турнирах по футболу. Управляющая организация — Федерация Футбола Гвинеи-Бисау.

---

---