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The Niger national football team[2][3] 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[4] The Dama appears on their badge in the colors of the national flag. [5][6]

Niger
Nickname(s)Ménas
AssociationNigerien Football Federation
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationWAFU (West Africa)
Head coachJean-Michel Cavalli
CaptainKassaly Daouda
Most capsKassaly Daouda (89)
Top scorerVictorien Adebayor (17)
Home stadiumStade Seyni Kountché
FIFA codeNIG
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 121 2 (6 October 2022)[1]
Highest68 (November 1994)
Lowest196 (August 2002)
First international
 Chad 2–2 Niger 
(Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire; 25 December 1961)
Biggest win
 Niger 7–1 Mauritania 
(Niamey, Niger; 12 October 1990)
Biggest defeat
 Congo 10–0 Niger 
(Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire; 27 December 1961)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances2 (first in 2012)
Best resultGroup stage (2012, 2013)

History


Although one of the less successful sides in the strong West Africa region, Niger has produced a couple of noteworthy runs in qualifying tournaments.

One of their best performances was in the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in which Niger eliminated Somalia and Togo on the away goals rule, but were beaten by Algeria in the third round where only eight teams were left. Notable players in this run included Jacques Komlan, Hassane Adamou and Moussa Kanfideni.

In 1990, they set a record by thrashing Mauritania 7–1 in continental qualifiers, the highest positive score margin for the Mena.

In the 2004 African Nations Cup qualifiers, Niger won all their home games (including a win over Guinea) to finish on nine points, just three short of qualification.

The Niger squad is also plagued by financial concerns, which have caused them to withdraw from international tournaments on more than one occasion. The Nigerien Football Federation would have turned to fundraising to pay for their trip to the 2010 African Cup of Nations in Angola, had they qualified.[7]

On 10 October 2010, Niger earned a shock 1–0 win over Egypt at home in the 2012 African Cup of Nations qualification.

Despite a failed run for AFCON 2010, Niger hosted and won the UEMOA Tournament in November 2010, and followed up with their first ever qualification for the African Nations Championship in February 2011.[8]

After home wins over South Africa and Sierra Leone, on 8 October 2011 Niger qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in its history, despite losing 3–0 in Egypt.[9][10] Niger, South Africa and Sierra Leone all ended with nine points, but Niger qualified thanks to their superior head-to-head record against their rivals.

At the 2012 African Cup of Nations, Niger was placed in Group C alongside co-hosts Gabon, Tunisia and Morocco. In their opening match, Niger lost 2–0 to Gabon, while against Tunisia in Libreville, Niger trailed 1–0 on an early goal from Youssef Msakni in which he dribbled his way through for a fine goal after just four minutes. William N'Gounou, however, then made history by scoring Niger's first ever goal at the African Cup of Nations. A 1–1 draw looked likely, but Issam Jemâa's goal would eliminate Niger from the tournament. In the final match, Niger faced Morocco in a match featuring two sides already eliminated from the tournament. Younès Belhanda scored on an assist from Marouane Chamakh just 11 minutes from time to give Morocco a 1–0 victory.[11]

Later in 2012, Niger repeated its success in African Nations Cup qualifiers by beating Guinea in a two-legged series to qualify for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Guinea won the first match 1–0, but Niger won 2–0 in the second leg. Goalscorers Mohamed Chikoto and Issoufou Boubacar had sent Niger to another African Cup of Nations tournament.[12]

In their first match at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Niger lost 1–0 to Mali at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Mali captain Seydou Keita handed his nation the hard-fought victory five minutes before the end of the encounter. Niger then earned their first point ever at the African Cup of nations after holding DR Congo to a 0–0 draw. In the third match, Ghana outclassed Niger 3–0 to reach the quarter-finals as Group B winners.[13] Niger finished bottom of the group.

On 22 May 2014, Niger played a friendly match against Ukraine, marking the first ever match against a European nation. Oumarou Bale scored in the 56th minute, cancelling out a 20th-minute goal from Ivan Ordets before Ukraine won on a goal from Taras Stepanenko as the match finished 2–1.[14][15]


Results and fixtures


  Win   Draw   Loss


2021


12 November 2022 World Cup qualification Burkina Faso  1–1  Niger Marrakesh, Morocco
  • Dayo 55' (pen.)
Report
Stadium: Stade de Marrakech
Referee: Samir Guezzaz (Morocco)
15 November 2022 World Cup qualification Niger  7–2  Djibouti Niamey, Niger
17:00 UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Stade Général Seyni Kountché
Referee: Mohamed Youssouf Athoumani (Comoros)

2022


23 March Friendly Niger  1–1  Mozambique Nouakchott, Mauritania
Report
Stadium: Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya
Referee: Babacar Sarr (Mauritania)
26 March Friendly Libya  2–1  Niger Nouakchott, Mauritania
Report
Stadium: Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya
Referee: Abdel Aziz Mohamed Bouh (Mauritania)
4 June 2023 AFCON qualification Niger  1–1  Tanzania Cotonou, Benin
17:00
Report
  • Mpole 1'
Stadium: Stade de l'Amitié
Referee: Komlanvi Aklassou (Togo)
8 June 2023 AFCON qualification Uganda  1–1  Niger Entebbe, Uganda
16:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: St. Mary's Stadium-Kitende
Referee: Tsegay Mogos Teklu (Eritrea)
23 September Friendly Egypt  3–0  Niger Alexandria, Egypt
Stadium: Borg El Arab Stadium
2 November Friendly Algeria  2–0  Niger

2023


March 2023 AFCON qualification Tanzania  v  Niger
Report
March 2023 AFCON qualification Niger  v  Uganda
Report
September 2023 AFCON qualification Algeria  v  Niger Algeria
Report
September 2023 AFCON qualification Niger  v  Algeria
Report

Coaching history



Players



Current squad


The following players were called up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Tanzania and Uganda on 4 and 8 June 2022.[17]

Caps and goals are correct as of 8 June 2022, after the match against Uganda.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Kassaly Daouda (1983-08-19) 19 August 1983 (age 39) 89 0 Katsina United
1GK Naim Van Attenhoven (2003-01-31) 31 January 2003 (age 19) 7 0 Ninove

2DF Abdoulaye Katakoré (1993-03-26) 26 March 1993 (age 29) 40 0 AS Douanes
2DF Ousmane Diabaté (1994-07-09) 9 July 1994 (age 28) 29 0 Al-Minaa
2DF Abdoul Razak Seyni (1990-01-01) 1 January 1990 (age 32) 19 1 Nigelec
2DF Abdoul Aziz Ibrahim (1996-03-15) 15 March 1996 (age 26) 18 1 AS Douanes
2DF Abdoulaye Karim Doudou (1998-09-25) 25 September 1998 (age 24) 6 0 Dakkada
2DF Rahim Alhassane (2002-01-01) 1 January 2002 (age 20) 4 0 Rayo Majadahonda
2DF Djibrilla Ibrahim Mossi (2002-03-02) 2 March 2002 (age 20) 4 0 Rijeka

3MF Youssouf Oumarou (1993-02-16) 16 February 1993 (age 29) 50 4 US Monastir
3MF Mohamed Wonkoye (1994-05-19) 19 May 1994 (age 28) 41 5 Horoya
3MF Abdoul Madjid Moumouni (1994-05-10) 10 May 1994 (age 28) 21 0 Al-Shorta
3MF Amadou Sabo (2000-05-30) 30 May 2000 (age 22) 13 2 Club Africain
3MF Abdoul Moumouni (2002-08-07) 7 August 2002 (age 20) 9 0 Sheriff Tiraspol
3MF Boubacar Goumey (2000-07-14) 14 July 2000 (age 22) 4 0 Nigelec
3MF Hassane Adamou (2000-06-26) 26 June 2000 (age 22) 3 0 Burgos Promesas
3MF Moussa Kassa Moudou (1999-11-11) 11 November 1999 (age 23) 0 0 US GN
3MF Moustapha Sabo (2004-09-14) 14 September 2004 (age 18) 0 0 AS SONIDEP

4FW Amadou Moutari (1994-01-19) 19 January 1994 (age 28) 48 2 Al-Qadsiah
4FW Victorien Adebayor (1996-11-12) 12 November 1996 (age 26) 46 17 RS Berkane
4FW Mahamane Cissé (1993-12-27) 27 December 1993 (age 28) 36 5 AS Otôho
4FW Issa Djibrilla (1996-01-01) 1 January 1996 (age 26) 18 4 Zira
4FW Daniel Sosah (1998-09-21) 21 September 1998 (age 24) 9 3 Isloch
4FW Ibrahim Marou (2000-01-01) 1 January 2000 (age 22) 5 0 AS FAN
4FW Salam Boulhassan (2001-01-18) 18 January 2001 (age 21) 2 0 Nigelec

Recent call-ups


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

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Oumarou Issaka (1990-02-12) 12 February 1990 (age 32) 0 0 AS FAN vs.  Djibouti, 15 November 2021
GK Abdoul Boubacar (1999-09-07) 7 September 1999 (age 23) 0 0 AS FAN vs.  Algeria, 12 October 2021

DF Abdoul Garba (1991-12-23) 23 December 1991 (age 30) 26 0 AS Douanes vs.  Djibouti, 15 November 2021
DF Yacouba Diori (1997-09-08) 8 September 1997 (age 25) 10 0 CD Castellón vs.  Djibouti, 15 November 2021
DF Abdoul Aziz Hourba (1995-01-01) 1 January 1995 (age 27) 1 0 AS Douanes vs.  Djibouti, 15 November 2021
DF Farouk Idrissa (2000-02-12) 12 February 2000 (age 22) 0 0 US GN vs.  Djibouti, 15 November 2021
DF Boubacar Hama (2002-05-17) 17 May 2002 (age 20) 0 0 AS SONIDEP vs.  Djibouti, 15 November 2021
DF Salifou Massoudi (2004-07-11) 11 July 2004 (age 18) 0 0 AS FAN vs.  Djibouti, 15 November 2021
DF Abdoulaye Boureima Katakoré (1993-03-26) 26 March 1993 (age 29) 34 0 AS FAN vs.  Algeria, 12 October 2021
DF Hervé Lybohy (1983-07-24) 24 July 1983 (age 39) 10 0 Thonon Evian vs.  Algeria, 12 October 2021
DF Zakariya Souleymane (1994-12-29) 29 December 1994 (age 27) 2 0 Lyon Duchère vs.  Algeria, 12 October 2021

MF Ousseini Badamassi (1997-04-21) 21 April 1997 (age 25) 5 0 AS GNN vs.  Libya, 26 March 2022
MF Ali Mohamed (1995-10-07) 7 October 1995 (age 27) 39 0 Maccabi Haifa vs.  Djibouti, 15 November 2021
MF Yussif Moussa (1998-09-04) 4 September 1998 (age 24) 15 1 Ilves vs.  Djibouti, 15 November 2021
MF Abdoul Kader Djibo (1991-07-11) 11 July 1991 (age 31) 2 0 AS Douanes vs.  Djibouti, 15 November 2021

FW Seybou Koita (1994-04-15) 15 April 1994 (age 28) 7 0 Andrézieux-Bouthéon vs.  Libya, 26 March 2022
FW Fabrice Yao (1995-12-29) 29 December 1995 (age 26) 4 0 US Mondorf-les-Bains vs.  Libya, 26 March 2022
FW Zakari Junior Lambo (1999-01-19) 19 January 1999 (age 23) 9 1 Royal Knokke vs.  Djibouti, 15 November 2021

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 8 June 2022[18]
Players in bold are still active with Niger.

Competitive record



FIFA World Cup record


FIFA World Cup FIFA World Cup qualification
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930Part of  FrancePart of  France
1934
1938
1950
1954
1958
1962 Did not enter Did not enter
1966
1970
1974
1978 Did not qualify 2 1 0 1 3 6
1982 6 2 2 2 4 7
1986 Withdrew Withdrew
1990 Did not enter Did not enter
1994 Did not qualify 4 2 1 1 3 2
1998 Withdrew Withdrew
2002 Did not enter Did not enter
2006 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 0 7
2010 6 1 0 5 5 11
2014 6 1 1 4 6 12
2018 4 2 1 1 6 3
2022 62131317
2026 To be determined To be determined
Total 0/22 36 11 6 19 40 65

Africa Cup of Nations record


Africa Cup of Nations record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
1957Part of  France
1959
1962Not affiliated to CAF
1963
1965
1968 Did not enter
1970 Did not qualify
1972
1974 Withdrew
1976 Did not qualify
1978 Withdrew
1980
1982 Did not enter
1984 Did not qualify
1986 Did not enter
1988
1990
1992 Did not qualify
1994
1996 Withdrew during qualifying
1998 Disqualified for withdrawing in 1996
2000 to
2010
Did not qualify
2012 Group stage15th300315
2013 15th301204
2015 Did not qualify
2017
2019
2021
2023 To be determined
2025
TotalGroup stage2/33601519
Niger national team against Morocco, 9 February 2011
Niger national team against Morocco, 9 February 2011

African Nations Championship record


African Nations Championship
Appearances: 3
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
2009Did not qualify
2011Quarter-finals7th421133
2014Did not qualify
2016Group stage16th3012311
2018Did not qualify
2020Group stage12th302123
2022Qualified
Total Quarter-finals 3/6 10 2 4 4 8 17

Head-to-head record


As of 19 November 2019
Opponent Games Wins Draws Losses Goals For Goals Against Goal Differential
 Algeria 5 1 0 4 1 14 −13
 Angola 2 0 0 2 2 5 −3
 Benin 15 3 5 7 17 24 −7
 Botswana 3 2 1 0 4 2 +2
 Burundi 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2
 Burkina Faso 15 3 5 7 13 22 −9
 Cameroon 3 0 1 2 0 4 −4
 Central African Republic 2 0 1 1 3 5 −2
 Chad 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
 Congo 4 0 1 3 3 10 −7
 DR Congo 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
 Ivory Coast 13 0 2 11 9 29 −20
 Egypt 6 1 1 4 2 16 −14
 Equatorial Guinea 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
 Ethiopia 3 1 0 2 3 4 −1
 Eswatini 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1
 Gabon 6 1 0 5 5 13 −8
 Gambia 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
 Ghana 11 0 1 10 4 38 −34
 Guinea 7 3 0 4 8 11 −3
 Lesotho 2 1 0 1 3 3 0
 Liberia 7 3 1 3 7 10 −3
 Libya 4 0 3 1 4 8 −4
 Madagascar 1 0 0 1 2 6 −4
 Mali 8 1 2 5 4 10 −6
 Mauritania 5 3 2 0 10 3 +7
 Morocco 7 1 0 6 2 16 −14
 Namibia 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1
 Nigeria 3 0 0 3 1 7 −6
 Senegal 5 1 1 3 3 6 −3
 Sierra Leone 6 3 0 3 11 15 −4
 Somalia 2 0 2 0 1 1 0
 South Africa 2 1 0 1 2 3 −1
 Togo 9 3 3 3 13 14 −1
 Tunisia 3 0 0 3 2 4 −2
 Uganda 5 2 1 2 6 6 0
 Ukraine 1 0 0 1 1 2 −1
 United Arab Emirates 1 0 0 1 0 4 −4
38 Countries174373899156320−164

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