Congo DR national football team
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The Congo DR national football team (formerly the Zaire national football team) is the national team of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
and is controlled by the Fédération Congolaise de Football-Association
(FECOFA), and are nicknamed The Leopards.
Congo have been ranked as high as 51 in the FIFA Rankings. As Zaire they were the first Sub-Saharan African
team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup
and twice won the Africa Cup of Nations.
(FECOFA) was founded in 1919 when the country was not independent. The team played their first game in 1948 as Belgian Congo
against Northern Rhodesia
, now Zambia. The team recorded a 3–2 victory at home. Congo has been FIFA
affiliated since 1962 and has been a member of CAF
since 1963. The team's first official match was on the 11 April 1963, against Mauritania
in the L'Amitié Tournament played in Dakar
, Senegal
. Congo won the match 6–0.
held in Ethiopia
, beating Ghana
1–0 in the final. The team's biggest ever win came on 22 November 1969 when they recorded a 10–1 home victory against Zambia
. From 1971 to 1997 the country, and therefore the team, was known as Zaire
. Their first game as Zaire was played in Cameroon
against Sudan
. Sudan won this game 3–0. Six years later Zaire won the 1974 African Cup of Nations
in Egypt. The team recorded a 2–1 victory against Guinea
, another 2–1 victory against rivals Congo
and a 4–1 victory against Mauritius
. These results carried Zaire through to the semi-finals where they beat hosts Egypt 3–2. In the final Zaire drew with Zambia
2–2. Therefore the match was replayed two days later, where Zaire won the game 2–0. Zaire player Mulamba Ndaye
was top scorer with nine goals, wehich remains a record for the tournament. After this, the team returned to Zaire on the Presidential plane, lent to them by Mobutu Sese Seko
.
Zaire were the first black African team to participate in a FIFA World Cup
. At the 1974 FIFA World Cup
Zaire were very disappointing. The team did not win a game or score any goals. Their 9–0 defeat against Yugoslavia
still remains a World Cup record defeat. Facing a free-kick 25 yards out during the 1974 World Cup finals match against Brazil, defender Mwepu Ilunga, upon hearing the referee blow his whistle, ran out of the Zaire wall and kicked the ball upfield, for which he received a yellow card. This was voted the 17th greatest World Cup moment in a Channel 4 poll, though many commentators held it to be an example of African football's "naivety and indiscipline". However, Ilunga has claimed that he was quite aware of the rules and was hoping to convince the referee to send him off. The intended red card would have been a protest against his country's authorities, who were alleged to be depriving the players of their rightful earnings.
and participating in the 1974 FIFA World Cup
, the team did not get past the first round of the 1976 African Cup of Nations
not recording a win in the group stages. Morocco
went on to win the tournament. From 1978 to 1986, the country did not qualify for any other African Cup of Nations
, while withdrawing from qualification for the 1978 FIFA World Cup
. In the 1988 African Cup of Nations
Zaire finished last in their group despite having 2 draws.
quarter-finals. In 1992 and 1994 they were beaten by Nigeria
, and in 1996 they were beaten by Ghana
. In 1997, their name changed to DR Congo. DR Congo played their first game on the 8th June 1997 in Brazzaville
which ended in a 1–0 victory for them. At the 1998 African Cup of Nations
, DR Congo, led by Louis Watunda Iyolo took third place, beating hosts Burkina Faso
4–1 on penalties.
At the 2000 African Cup of Nations
the team finished 3rd in their group, and in 2002 were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Senegal
. Then in 2004
They were eliminated by 3 straight defeats in the group stages. And then in 2006
, led by Claude Le Roy
, having finished second in the group behind Cameroon
, were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Egypt 4–1.
, along with Libya
, Namibia
and Ethiopia
. On the penultimate day Congo DR led the group, but drew 1–1 with Libya and Namibia beat Ethiopia 3–2. This sent Namibia through to the Finals, and Congo DR finished in 2nd place. Congo DR also failed to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
. In 2009 Congo DR won the 2009 African Championship of Nations
beating Ghana
in the final.
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(1974) Ştefan Stănculescu
(1974–1975) Otto Pfister
(1985–1989) Jean-Santos Muntubila
(1995)
Muhsin Ertuğral
(1995–1996) Jean-Santos Muntubila
(1996–1997) Jean-Santos Muntubila
(2001) Eugène Kabongo
(2002)
Mick Wadsworth
(2003–2004) Claude Le Roy
(2004–2006) Henri Depireux
(2006–2007) Patrice Neveu
(2008–2010)
Robert Nouzaret (2010–2011) Claude Le Roy
(2011–)
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
and is controlled by the Fédération Congolaise de Football-Association
Fédération Congolaise de Football-Association
The Fédération Congolaise de Football-Association is the governing body of football in Congo DR. It was founded in 1919 and affiliated to the FIFA in 1962 and CAF in 1963. It organizes the national football league Linafoot and the national team....
(FECOFA), and are nicknamed The Leopards.
Congo have been ranked as high as 51 in the FIFA Rankings. As Zaire they were the first Sub-Saharan African
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa as a geographical term refers to the area of the African continent which lies south of the Sahara. A political definition of Sub-Saharan Africa, instead, covers all African countries which are fully or partially located south of the Sahara...
team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
and twice won the Africa Cup of Nations.
Early history
The Fédération Congolaise de Football-AssociationFédération Congolaise de Football-Association
The Fédération Congolaise de Football-Association is the governing body of football in Congo DR. It was founded in 1919 and affiliated to the FIFA in 1962 and CAF in 1963. It organizes the national football league Linafoot and the national team....
(FECOFA) was founded in 1919 when the country was not independent. The team played their first game in 1948 as Belgian Congo
Belgian Congo
The Belgian Congo was the formal title of present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo between King Leopold II's formal relinquishment of his personal control over the state to Belgium on 15 November 1908, and Congolese independence on 30 June 1960.-Congo Free State, 1884–1908:Until the latter...
against Northern Rhodesia
Northern Rhodesia
Northern Rhodesia was a territory in south central Africa, formed in 1911. It became independent in 1964 as Zambia.It was initially administered under charter by the British South Africa Company and formed by it in 1911 by amalgamating North-Western Rhodesia and North-Eastern Rhodesia...
, now Zambia. The team recorded a 3–2 victory at home. Congo has been FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
affiliated since 1962 and has been a member of CAF
Confederation of African Football
The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those...
since 1963. The team's first official match was on the 11 April 1963, against Mauritania
Mauritania national football team
The Mauritania national football team, nicknamed Mourabitounes, is the national team of Mauritania and is controlled by the Fédération de Foot-Ball de la Républic Islamique de Mauritanie and is a member of CAF. They have not qualified for the FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations...
in the L'Amitié Tournament played in Dakar
Dakar
Dakar is the capital city and largest city of Senegal. It is located on the Cap-Vert Peninsula on the Atlantic coast and is the westernmost city on the African mainland...
, Senegal
Senegal
Senegal , officially the Republic of Senegal , is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north...
. Congo won the match 6–0.
Glory period
The Democratic Republic of Congo (then known as Congo-Kinshasa) had its first international success at the 1968 African Cup of Nations1968 African Cup of Nations
The 1968 African Cup of Nations was the sixth edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Ethiopia. The field expanded to eight teams, split into two groups of four; the top two teams in each group advanced to the semifinals...
held in Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
, beating Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
1–0 in the final. The team's biggest ever win came on 22 November 1969 when they recorded a 10–1 home victory against Zambia
Zambia national football team
The Zambia national football team represents the country of Zambia in the sport of association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia. Before independence they were known as the Northern Rhodesia national football team. The side is nicknamed Chipolopolo as copper is one of...
. From 1971 to 1997 the country, and therefore the team, was known as Zaire
Zaire
The Republic of Zaire was the name of the present Democratic Republic of the Congo between 27 October 1971 and 17 May 1997. The name of Zaire derives from the , itself an adaptation of the Kongo word nzere or nzadi, or "the river that swallows all rivers".-Self-proclaimed Father of the Nation:In...
. Their first game as Zaire was played in Cameroon
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
against Sudan
Sudan national football team
The Sudan national football team represents Sudan in association football and is controlled by the Sudan Football Association, the governing body for football in Sudan. Sudan's home ground is Al Merreikh Stadium in Omdurman and their head coach is Mohammed Abdullah Mazda...
. Sudan won this game 3–0. Six years later Zaire won the 1974 African Cup of Nations
1974 African Cup of Nations
The 1974 African Cup of Nations was the ninth edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Egypt....
in Egypt. The team recorded a 2–1 victory against Guinea
Guinea national football team
The Guinea national football team, nicknamed Syli national , is the national team of Guinea and is controlled by the Fédération Guinéenne de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals, and their best finish in the African Nations Cup was second in the 1976...
, another 2–1 victory against rivals Congo
Congo national football team
The Congo national football team, nicknamed the Diables Rouges , is the national team of the Republic of the Congo and is controlled by the Fédération Congolaise de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup, but did win the Africa Cup of Nations in 1972...
and a 4–1 victory against Mauritius
Mauritius national football team
The Mauritius national football team, nicknamed Club M, is the national team of Mauritius and is controlled by the Mauritius Football Association.-Early years:...
. These results carried Zaire through to the semi-finals where they beat hosts Egypt 3–2. In the final Zaire drew with Zambia
Zambia national football team
The Zambia national football team represents the country of Zambia in the sport of association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia. Before independence they were known as the Northern Rhodesia national football team. The side is nicknamed Chipolopolo as copper is one of...
2–2. Therefore the match was replayed two days later, where Zaire won the game 2–0. Zaire player Mulamba Ndaye
Mulamba Ndaye
Pierre Ndaye Mulamba is a former association football midfielder from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. He was nicknamed "Mutumbula" and "Volvo".-Football career:...
was top scorer with nine goals, wehich remains a record for the tournament. After this, the team returned to Zaire on the Presidential plane, lent to them by Mobutu Sese Seko
Mobutu Sese Seko
Mobutu Sese Seko Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga , commonly known as Mobutu or Mobutu Sese Seko , born Joseph-Désiré Mobutu, was the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1965 to 1997...
.
Zaire were the first black African team to participate in a FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
. At the 1974 FIFA World Cup
1974 FIFA World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
Zaire were very disappointing. The team did not win a game or score any goals. Their 9–0 defeat against Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia national football team
The Yugoslavia national football team represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in association football. It enjoyed a modicum of success in international competition. In 1992, during the Yugoslav wars, the team was suspended from international...
still remains a World Cup record defeat. Facing a free-kick 25 yards out during the 1974 World Cup finals match against Brazil, defender Mwepu Ilunga, upon hearing the referee blow his whistle, ran out of the Zaire wall and kicked the ball upfield, for which he received a yellow card. This was voted the 17th greatest World Cup moment in a Channel 4 poll, though many commentators held it to be an example of African football's "naivety and indiscipline". However, Ilunga has claimed that he was quite aware of the rules and was hoping to convince the referee to send him off. The intended red card would have been a protest against his country's authorities, who were alleged to be depriving the players of their rightful earnings.
Crisis period
After winning the 1974 African Cup of Nations1974 African Cup of Nations
The 1974 African Cup of Nations was the ninth edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Egypt....
and participating in the 1974 FIFA World Cup
1974 FIFA World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
, the team did not get past the first round of the 1976 African Cup of Nations
1976 African Cup of Nations
The 1976 African Cup of Nations was the tenth edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Ethiopia. The format of competition changed from 1974: the field of eight teams was still split into two groups of four, but a final stage was introduced with...
not recording a win in the group stages. Morocco
Morocco national football team
The Morocco national football team , nicknamed أسود الأطلس , is the national team of Morocco and is managed by Eric Gerets. Winners of the African Nations Cup in 1976, they were the first African team to win a group at the World Cup, which they did in 1986, finishing ahead of Portugal, Poland, and...
went on to win the tournament. From 1978 to 1986, the country did not qualify for any other African Cup of Nations
African Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Cup of Nations or African Nations Cup, officially CAN , is the main international association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football , and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been...
, while withdrawing from qualification for the 1978 FIFA World Cup
1978 FIFA World Cup
The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...
. In the 1988 African Cup of Nations
1988 African Cup of Nations
The 1988 African Cup of Nations was the 16th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Morocco, who replaced original host Zambia. Just like in 1986, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. The tournament final was held in...
Zaire finished last in their group despite having 2 draws.
Return to success
From 1992 to 1996, Zaire, reached three consecutive African Cup of NationsAfrican Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Cup of Nations or African Nations Cup, officially CAN , is the main international association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football , and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been...
quarter-finals. In 1992 and 1994 they were beaten by Nigeria
Nigeria national football team
The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles or Green Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation . The team has ranked as high as 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, in April 1994...
, and in 1996 they were beaten by Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
. In 1997, their name changed to DR Congo. DR Congo played their first game on the 8th June 1997 in Brazzaville
Brazzaville
-Transport:The city is home to Maya-Maya Airport and a railway station on the Congo-Ocean Railway. It is also an important river port, with ferries sailing to Kinshasa and to Bangui via Impfondo...
which ended in a 1–0 victory for them. At the 1998 African Cup of Nations
1998 African Cup of Nations
The 1998 African Cup of Nations in Burkina Faso was the 21st edition of the African Cup of Nations , the national football championship of Africa, administered by the Confederation of African Football . Just like in 1996, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four...
, DR Congo, led by Louis Watunda Iyolo took third place, beating hosts Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso national football team
The Burkina Faso national football team, nicknamed Les Etalons , is the national team of Burkina Faso and is controlled by the Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball. They were known as the Upper Volta national football team until 1984, when Upper Volta became Burkina Faso...
4–1 on penalties.
At the 2000 African Cup of Nations
2000 African Cup of Nations
The 2000 African Cup of Nations was the 22nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa . It was co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria, who jointly replaced Zimbabwe as host. Just like in 1998, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four...
the team finished 3rd in their group, and in 2002 were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Senegal
Senegal national football team
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed the Lions of Teranga, is the national team of Senegal and is controlled by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football...
. Then in 2004
2004 African Cup of Nations
The 2004 African Cup of Nations was the 24th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Tunisia. Just like in 2002, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four...
They were eliminated by 3 straight defeats in the group stages. And then in 2006
2006 African Cup of Nations
-Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Knockout stage:-Quarter-finals:-------------Semi-finals:-----Third-place play-off:-Final:-Scorers:...
, led by Claude Le Roy
Claude Le Roy
Claude Le Roy is a French football manager and former player, who gained prominence at international level as coach to the Senegal and Ghana national teams...
, having finished second in the group behind Cameroon
Cameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
, were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Egypt 4–1.
Recent history
Congo DR were drawn in group 10 for qualifications for the 2008 African Cup of Nations2008 African Cup of Nations
The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the MTN Africa Cup of Nations due to the competition's sponsorship by MTN, was the 26th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football tournament for nations affiliated to the Confederation of African Football . The tournament was staged at...
, along with Libya
Libya national football team
The Libya national football team is the national association football team of Libya and is controlled by the Libyan Football Federation. The team has never qualified for the senior FIFA World Cup. They have qualified for three Africa Cup of Nations, one in 1982 where they finished runners-up and...
, Namibia
Namibia national football team
The Namibia national football team, nicknamed the Brave Warriors, is the national team of Namibia and is controlled by the Namibia Football Association...
and Ethiopia
Ethiopia national football team
The Ethiopia national football team represents Ethiopia in association football and is controlled by the Ethiopian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Ethiopia...
. On the penultimate day Congo DR led the group, but drew 1–1 with Libya and Namibia beat Ethiopia 3–2. This sent Namibia through to the Finals, and Congo DR finished in 2nd place. Congo DR also failed to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
. In 2009 Congo DR won the 2009 African Championship of Nations
2009 African Championship of Nations
The 2009 African Nations Championship was the first edition of the African Nations Championship in football. The tournament took place in Côte d’Ivoire from February 22 to March 8, 2009...
beating Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
in the final.
Current squad
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FIFA World Cup
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 19301930 FIFA World Cup The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930... to  19661966 FIFA World Cup The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as... |
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 19701970 FIFA World Cup The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by... |
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 19741974 FIFA World Cup The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded... |
Group Stage | 16th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 |
 19781978 FIFA World Cup The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth... |
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 19821982 FIFA World Cup The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:... |
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| 1986 1986 FIFA World Cup The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially... |
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 19901990 FIFA World Cup The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated... to  20102010 FIFA World Cup The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010... |
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African Nations Cup
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Did not enter |  1976 |
Round 1 |  1994 |
Quarter Finals | ||||
 1959 |
Did not enter |  1978 |
Did not enter | 1996 |
Quarter Finals | ||||
 1962 |
Did not enter |  1980 |
Did not qualify |  1998 |
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| 1963 |
Did not enter |  1982 |
Did not qualify | 2000 |
Round 1 | ||||
| 1965 |
Round 1 |  1984 |
Withdrew |  2002 |
Quarter Finals | ||||
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Champions | 1986 |
Did not qualify | 2004 |
Round 1 | ||||
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Round 1 |  1988 |
Round 1 | 2006 |
Quarter Finals | ||||
 1972 |
Fourth Place |  1990 |
Did not qualify | 2008 2008 African Cup of Nations The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the MTN Africa Cup of Nations due to the competition's sponsorship by MTN, was the 26th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football tournament for nations affiliated to the Confederation of African Football . The tournament was staged at... |
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 1974 |
Champions |  1992 |
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 20102010 African Cup of Nations The 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the Orange Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, was the 27th Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football championship of Africa... |
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List of coaches
Blagoja VidinićBlagoja Vidinic
Blagoje Vidinić was a Macedonian football coach, former player, and former Olympic participant of Serbian origin....
(1974) Ştefan Stănculescu
Ştefan Stănculescu
Ştefan Stănculescu , is a Romanian football coach.-Managerial career:Stănculescu was head-coach of Dinamo Pitesti from 1958 to the 1960s, F.C. Aboomoslem an Iranian football club during the 1970s.He also coached Zaire from 1974-1975.-References:...
(1974–1975) Otto Pfister
Otto Pfister
Otto Pfister is a German football manager, and one of Germany's most successful coaching exports, voted Africa's Manager of the Year in 1992. He has been to four African Cup of Nations competitions with Upper Volta , Zaire, Cameroon and Ghana) and reached the African Cup of Nations final twice,...
(1985–1989) Jean-Santos Muntubila
Jean-Santos Muntubila
Jean-Santos Muntubila is a former Congolese soccer player.He played for AS Bilima Kinshasa, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, Olympique de Marseille, 1. FC Saarbrücken, SC Bastia, US Valenciennes and ESA Brive.- External links :*...
(1995)
Muhsin Ertuğral
Muhsin Ertugral
Muhsin Ertuğral is a Turkish football coach. He speaks German, Turkish and English fluently. He grew up in Cologne, Germany.Ertuğral is most notable for coaching in Africa.-Coaching career:...
(1995–1996) Jean-Santos Muntubila
Jean-Santos Muntubila
Jean-Santos Muntubila is a former Congolese soccer player.He played for AS Bilima Kinshasa, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, Olympique de Marseille, 1. FC Saarbrücken, SC Bastia, US Valenciennes and ESA Brive.- External links :*...
(1996–1997) Jean-Santos Muntubila
Jean-Santos Muntubila
Jean-Santos Muntubila is a former Congolese soccer player.He played for AS Bilima Kinshasa, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, Olympique de Marseille, 1. FC Saarbrücken, SC Bastia, US Valenciennes and ESA Brive.- External links :*...
(2001) Eugène Kabongo
Eugène Kabongo
Eugène Kabongo is a former Congolese soccer player. He played for R.F.C. Seraing, RC Paris, Anderlecht, Olympique Lyonnais and Bastia.- External links :*...
(2002)
Mick Wadsworth
Mick Wadsworth
Michael "Mick" Wadsworth is an English football coach and former player, who is currently the Manager at Football League One club Hartlepool United.-Playing career:...
(2003–2004) Claude Le Roy
Claude Le Roy
Claude Le Roy is a French football manager and former player, who gained prominence at international level as coach to the Senegal and Ghana national teams...
(2004–2006) Henri Depireux
Henri Depireux
Henri Depireux is a former Belgian football player.-Career:Depireux played club football for R.F.C. de Liège and Standard de Liège. He also played twice for Belgium....
(2006–2007) Patrice Neveu
Patrice Neveu
Patrice Neveu is a French football coach and former player.-Playing career:Neveu enjoyed a short playing career in France with Angoulême CFC and ES La Rochelle.-Coaching career:...
(2008–2010)
Robert Nouzaret (2010–2011) Claude Le Roy
Claude Le Roy
Claude Le Roy is a French football manager and former player, who gained prominence at international level as coach to the Senegal and Ghana national teams...
(2011–)