São Tomé and Príncipe national football team
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The São Tomé and Príncipe national football team is the national team of São Tomé and Príncipe
and is controlled by the Federação Santomense de Futebol
. It is a member of CAF
and FIFA
.
in Gabon
as part of the Central African Games
. They lost by a score of 5-0. Their next game was a horrendous 11-0 loss to Congo
, São Tomé's largest loss to date. São Tomé ended off the competition with a 2-1 loss to Central African Republic
.
After an eleven year break, São Tomé lost to Guinea Bissau 2-0 and more importantly picked up their first points via a draw versus Angola
. This was a major upset, as Angola was a prominent figure in south african football, later appearing in the World Cup
, and São Tomé had lost all four matches before their draw.
The Green and Yellows took another lengthy break, this time for nine years, before a string of matches including their first win againt Equatorial Guinea
, 2-0 in 1999. They won the next game after that, against Sierra Leone
, 2-0. This two-in-a-row streak accompanied with a draw a few matches later placed them at their highest FIFA ranking to date, 179.
In 2003, São Tomé lost to Libya
1-0 and 8-0, which was a major blow to their previous success. São Tomé did not participate in the qualification for the 2010 World Cup
, withdrawing before their first match, leaving them unranked in the FIFA rankings
because they did not play any matches for four years.
On 11 November 2011, after an eight year hiatus, São Tomé and Príncipe participated in the qualification for the 2014 World Cup
, losing to Congo
5-0 at home, then drawing the same team four days later, 1-1. São Tomé were reinstated in the FIFA World Rankings
on 23 November 2011, entering at number 192.
against Congo
on 11 November and 15 November 2011.
Caps and goals correct as of the match on 15 November 2011.
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The São Tomé and Príncipe national football team is the national team of São Tomé and Príncipe
and is controlled by the Federação Santomense de Futebol
. It is a member of CAF
and FIFA
.
in Gabon
as part of the Central African Games
. They lost by a score of 5-0. Their next game was a horrendous 11-0 loss to Congo
, São Tomé's largest loss to date. São Tomé ended off the competition with a 2-1 loss to Central African Republic
.
After an eleven year break, São Tomé lost to Guinea Bissau 2-0 and more importantly picked up their first points via a draw versus Angola
. This was a major upset, as Angola was a prominent figure in south african football, later appearing in the World Cup
, and São Tomé had lost all four matches before their draw.
The Green and Yellows took another lengthy break, this time for nine years, before a string of matches including their first win againt Equatorial Guinea
, 2-0 in 1999. They won the next game after that, against Sierra Leone
, 2-0. This two-in-a-row streak accompanied with a draw a few matches later placed them at their highest FIFA ranking to date, 179.
In 2003, São Tomé lost to Libya
1-0 and 8-0, which was a major blow to their previous success. São Tomé did not participate in the qualification for the 2010 World Cup
, withdrawing before their first match, leaving them unranked in the FIFA rankings
because they did not play any matches for four years.
On 11 November 2011, after an eight year hiatus, São Tomé and Príncipe participated in the qualification for the 2014 World Cup
, losing to Congo
5-0 at home, then drawing the same team four days later, 1-1. São Tomé were reinstated in the FIFA World Rankings
on 23 November 2011, entering at number 192.
against Congo
on 11 November and 15 November 2011.
Caps and goals correct as of the match on 15 November 2011.
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The São Tomé and Príncipe national football team is the national team of São Tomé and Príncipe
and is controlled by the Federação Santomense de Futebol
. It is a member of CAF
and FIFA
.
in Gabon
as part of the Central African Games
. They lost by a score of 5-0. Their next game was a horrendous 11-0 loss to Congo
, São Tomé's largest loss to date. São Tomé ended off the competition with a 2-1 loss to Central African Republic
.
After an eleven year break, São Tomé lost to Guinea Bissau 2-0 and more importantly picked up their first points via a draw versus Angola
. This was a major upset, as Angola was a prominent figure in south african football, later appearing in the World Cup
, and São Tomé had lost all four matches before their draw.
The Green and Yellows took another lengthy break, this time for nine years, before a string of matches including their first win againt Equatorial Guinea
, 2-0 in 1999. They won the next game after that, against Sierra Leone
, 2-0. This two-in-a-row streak accompanied with a draw a few matches later placed them at their highest FIFA ranking to date, 179.
In 2003, São Tomé lost to Libya
1-0 and 8-0, which was a major blow to their previous success. São Tomé did not participate in the qualification for the 2010 World Cup
, withdrawing before their first match, leaving them unranked in the FIFA rankings
because they did not play any matches for four years.
On 11 November 2011, after an eight year hiatus, São Tomé and Príncipe participated in the qualification for the 2014 World Cup
, losing to Congo
5-0 at home, then drawing the same team four days later, 1-1. São Tomé were reinstated in the FIFA World Rankings
on 23 November 2011, entering at number 192.
against Congo
on 11 November and 15 November 2011.
Caps and goals correct as of the match on 15 November 2011.
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São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two islands: São Tomé and Príncipe, located about apart and about , respectively, off...
and is controlled by the Federação Santomense de Futebol
Federação Santomense de Futebol
The Federação Santomense de Futebol is the governing body of football in São Tomé and Príncipe. It was founded on July 11, 1975, affiliated to FIFA in 1986 and to CAF in 1975. It organizes the national football league and the national team....
. It is 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...
and 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...
.
History
São Tomé and Príncipe's first match was against ChadChad national football team
The Chad national football team, nicknamed Sao, represents Chad in international football. The team is controlled by the Fédération Tchadienne de Football, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2009 by Sherif El-Khashab...
in Gabon
Gabon
Gabon , officially the Gabonese Republic is a state in west central Africa sharing borders with Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, and with the Republic of the Congo curving around the east and south. The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean is to the west...
as part of the Central African Games
Central African Games
Football at the Central African Games was an event held 3 times for national football teams in Central Africa. Possibly served twice as qualifying section for the African Games.-Soccer results:*- Most Central African Games Wins :...
. They lost by a score of 5-0. Their next game was a horrendous 11-0 loss to 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...
, São Tomé's largest loss to date. São Tomé ended off the competition with a 2-1 loss to Central African Republic
Central African Republic national football team
The Central African Republic national football team, nicknamed Les Fauves, is the national team of the Central African Republic and is controlled by the Fédération Centrafricaine de Football. They are a member of CAF. Despite being traditionally one of the weakest teams in Africa and the world,...
.
After an eleven year break, São Tomé lost to Guinea Bissau 2-0 and more importantly picked up their first points via a draw versus Angola
Angola national football team
The Angola national football team, nicknamed Palancas Negras , is the national team of Angola and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Futebol. Angola reached 45th in the FIFA Rankings in July 2002...
. This was a major upset, as Angola was a prominent figure in south african football, later appearing in the 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 São Tomé had lost all four matches before their draw.
The Green and Yellows took another lengthy break, this time for nine years, before a string of matches including their first win againt Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea national football team
The Equatorial Guinea national football team, nicknamed Nzalang Nacional, is the national team of Equatorial Guinea and is controlled by the Federación Ecuatoguineana de Fútbol. It is a member of CAF...
, 2-0 in 1999. They won the next game after that, against Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone national football team
The Sierra Leone national football team, nicknamed the Leone Stars, is the national team of Sierra Leone and is controlled by the Sierra Leone Football Association...
, 2-0. This two-in-a-row streak accompanied with a draw a few matches later placed them at their highest FIFA ranking to date, 179.
In 2003, São Tomé lost to 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...
1-0 and 8-0, which was a major blow to their previous success. São Tomé did not participate in the qualification for the 2010 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...
, withdrawing before their first match, leaving them unranked in the FIFA rankings
FIFA World Rankings
The FIFA World Rankings is a ranking system for men's national teams in association football, currently led by Spain. The teams of the member nations of FIFA , football's world governing body, are ranked based on their game results with the most successful teams being ranked highest...
because they did not play any matches for four years.
On 11 November 2011, after an eight year hiatus, São Tomé and Príncipe participated in the qualification for the 2014 World Cup
2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
, losing to 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...
5-0 at home, then drawing the same team four days later, 1-1. São Tomé were reinstated in the FIFA World Rankings
FIFA World Rankings
The FIFA World Rankings is a ranking system for men's national teams in association football, currently led by Spain. The teams of the member nations of FIFA , football's world governing body, are ranked based on their game results with the most successful teams being ranked highest...
on 23 November 2011, entering at number 192.
World Cup record
- 19301930 FIFA World CupThe 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 19901990 FIFA World CupThe 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...
- Did not enter - 19941994 FIFA World CupThe 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
- Withdrew - 19981998 FIFA World CupThe 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
- Did not enter - 20022002 FIFA World CupThe 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
to 20062006 FIFA World CupThe 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
- Did not qualify - 20102010 FIFA World CupThe 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...
- Withdrew - 20142014 FIFA World CupThe 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
- Did not qualify
African Nations Cup record
- 1957 to 1998 - Did not enter
- 2000 - Did not qualify
- 2002 - Did not qualify
- 2004 - Withdrew
- 2006 - Did not qualify
- 2008 - Did not enter
- 2010 - Withdrew
- 2012 - Did not enter
Recent results
----Current squad
The following 21-man squad was selected for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF First Round
This page provides the summaries of the CAF First Round matches for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.-Format:In this round the twenty four lowest seeded teams were drawn into 12 home-and-away ties, at the World Cup Preliminary Draw at the Marina da Glória in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 30 July...
against 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...
on 11 November and 15 November 2011.
Caps and goals correct as of the match on 15 November 2011.
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The São Tomé and Príncipe national football team is the national team of São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two islands: São Tomé and Príncipe, located about apart and about , respectively, off...
and is controlled by the Federação Santomense de Futebol
Federação Santomense de Futebol
The Federação Santomense de Futebol is the governing body of football in São Tomé and Príncipe. It was founded on July 11, 1975, affiliated to FIFA in 1986 and to CAF in 1975. It organizes the national football league and the national team....
. It is 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...
and 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...
.
History
São Tomé and Príncipe's first match was against ChadChad national football team
The Chad national football team, nicknamed Sao, represents Chad in international football. The team is controlled by the Fédération Tchadienne de Football, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2009 by Sherif El-Khashab...
in Gabon
Gabon
Gabon , officially the Gabonese Republic is a state in west central Africa sharing borders with Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, and with the Republic of the Congo curving around the east and south. The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean is to the west...
as part of the Central African Games
Central African Games
Football at the Central African Games was an event held 3 times for national football teams in Central Africa. Possibly served twice as qualifying section for the African Games.-Soccer results:*- Most Central African Games Wins :...
. They lost by a score of 5-0. Their next game was a horrendous 11-0 loss to 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...
, São Tomé's largest loss to date. São Tomé ended off the competition with a 2-1 loss to Central African Republic
Central African Republic national football team
The Central African Republic national football team, nicknamed Les Fauves, is the national team of the Central African Republic and is controlled by the Fédération Centrafricaine de Football. They are a member of CAF. Despite being traditionally one of the weakest teams in Africa and the world,...
.
After an eleven year break, São Tomé lost to Guinea Bissau 2-0 and more importantly picked up their first points via a draw versus Angola
Angola national football team
The Angola national football team, nicknamed Palancas Negras , is the national team of Angola and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Futebol. Angola reached 45th in the FIFA Rankings in July 2002...
. This was a major upset, as Angola was a prominent figure in south african football, later appearing in the 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 São Tomé had lost all four matches before their draw.
The Green and Yellows took another lengthy break, this time for nine years, before a string of matches including their first win againt Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea national football team
The Equatorial Guinea national football team, nicknamed Nzalang Nacional, is the national team of Equatorial Guinea and is controlled by the Federación Ecuatoguineana de Fútbol. It is a member of CAF...
, 2-0 in 1999. They won the next game after that, against Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone national football team
The Sierra Leone national football team, nicknamed the Leone Stars, is the national team of Sierra Leone and is controlled by the Sierra Leone Football Association...
, 2-0. This two-in-a-row streak accompanied with a draw a few matches later placed them at their highest FIFA ranking to date, 179.
In 2003, São Tomé lost to 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...
1-0 and 8-0, which was a major blow to their previous success. São Tomé did not participate in the qualification for the 2010 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...
, withdrawing before their first match, leaving them unranked in the FIFA rankings
FIFA World Rankings
The FIFA World Rankings is a ranking system for men's national teams in association football, currently led by Spain. The teams of the member nations of FIFA , football's world governing body, are ranked based on their game results with the most successful teams being ranked highest...
because they did not play any matches for four years.
On 11 November 2011, after an eight year hiatus, São Tomé and Príncipe participated in the qualification for the 2014 World Cup
2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
, losing to 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...
5-0 at home, then drawing the same team four days later, 1-1. São Tomé were reinstated in the FIFA World Rankings
FIFA World Rankings
The FIFA World Rankings is a ranking system for men's national teams in association football, currently led by Spain. The teams of the member nations of FIFA , football's world governing body, are ranked based on their game results with the most successful teams being ranked highest...
on 23 November 2011, entering at number 192.
World Cup record
- 19301930 FIFA World CupThe 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 19901990 FIFA World CupThe 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...
- Did not enter - 19941994 FIFA World CupThe 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
- Withdrew - 19981998 FIFA World CupThe 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
- Did not enter - 20022002 FIFA World CupThe 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
to 20062006 FIFA World CupThe 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
- Did not qualify - 20102010 FIFA World CupThe 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...
- Withdrew - 20142014 FIFA World CupThe 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
- Did not qualify
African Nations Cup record
- 1957 to 1998 - Did not enter
- 2000 - Did not qualify
- 2002 - Did not qualify
- 2004 - Withdrew
- 2006 - Did not qualify
- 2008 - Did not enter
- 2010 - Withdrew
- 2012 - Did not enter
Recent results
----Current squad
The following 21-man squad was selected for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF First Round
This page provides the summaries of the CAF First Round matches for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.-Format:In this round the twenty four lowest seeded teams were drawn into 12 home-and-away ties, at the World Cup Preliminary Draw at the Marina da Glória in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 30 July...
against 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...
on 11 November and 15 November 2011.
Caps and goals correct as of the match on 15 November 2011.
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The São Tomé and Príncipe national football team is the national team of São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two islands: São Tomé and Príncipe, located about apart and about , respectively, off...
and is controlled by the Federação Santomense de Futebol
Federação Santomense de Futebol
The Federação Santomense de Futebol is the governing body of football in São Tomé and Príncipe. It was founded on July 11, 1975, affiliated to FIFA in 1986 and to CAF in 1975. It organizes the national football league and the national team....
. It is 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...
and 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...
.
History
São Tomé and Príncipe's first match was against ChadChad national football team
The Chad national football team, nicknamed Sao, represents Chad in international football. The team is controlled by the Fédération Tchadienne de Football, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2009 by Sherif El-Khashab...
in Gabon
Gabon
Gabon , officially the Gabonese Republic is a state in west central Africa sharing borders with Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, and with the Republic of the Congo curving around the east and south. The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean is to the west...
as part of the Central African Games
Central African Games
Football at the Central African Games was an event held 3 times for national football teams in Central Africa. Possibly served twice as qualifying section for the African Games.-Soccer results:*- Most Central African Games Wins :...
. They lost by a score of 5-0. Their next game was a horrendous 11-0 loss to 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...
, São Tomé's largest loss to date. São Tomé ended off the competition with a 2-1 loss to Central African Republic
Central African Republic national football team
The Central African Republic national football team, nicknamed Les Fauves, is the national team of the Central African Republic and is controlled by the Fédération Centrafricaine de Football. They are a member of CAF. Despite being traditionally one of the weakest teams in Africa and the world,...
.
After an eleven year break, São Tomé lost to Guinea Bissau 2-0 and more importantly picked up their first points via a draw versus Angola
Angola national football team
The Angola national football team, nicknamed Palancas Negras , is the national team of Angola and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Futebol. Angola reached 45th in the FIFA Rankings in July 2002...
. This was a major upset, as Angola was a prominent figure in south african football, later appearing in the 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 São Tomé had lost all four matches before their draw.
The Green and Yellows took another lengthy break, this time for nine years, before a string of matches including their first win againt Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea national football team
The Equatorial Guinea national football team, nicknamed Nzalang Nacional, is the national team of Equatorial Guinea and is controlled by the Federación Ecuatoguineana de Fútbol. It is a member of CAF...
, 2-0 in 1999. They won the next game after that, against Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone national football team
The Sierra Leone national football team, nicknamed the Leone Stars, is the national team of Sierra Leone and is controlled by the Sierra Leone Football Association...
, 2-0. This two-in-a-row streak accompanied with a draw a few matches later placed them at their highest FIFA ranking to date, 179.
In 2003, São Tomé lost to 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...
1-0 and 8-0, which was a major blow to their previous success. São Tomé did not participate in the qualification for the 2010 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...
, withdrawing before their first match, leaving them unranked in the FIFA rankings
FIFA World Rankings
The FIFA World Rankings is a ranking system for men's national teams in association football, currently led by Spain. The teams of the member nations of FIFA , football's world governing body, are ranked based on their game results with the most successful teams being ranked highest...
because they did not play any matches for four years.
On 11 November 2011, after an eight year hiatus, São Tomé and Príncipe participated in the qualification for the 2014 World Cup
2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
, losing to 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...
5-0 at home, then drawing the same team four days later, 1-1. São Tomé were reinstated in the FIFA World Rankings
FIFA World Rankings
The FIFA World Rankings is a ranking system for men's national teams in association football, currently led by Spain. The teams of the member nations of FIFA , football's world governing body, are ranked based on their game results with the most successful teams being ranked highest...
on 23 November 2011, entering at number 192.
World Cup record
- 19301930 FIFA World CupThe 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 19901990 FIFA World CupThe 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...
- Did not enter - 19941994 FIFA World CupThe 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
- Withdrew - 19981998 FIFA World CupThe 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
- Did not enter - 20022002 FIFA World CupThe 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
to 20062006 FIFA World CupThe 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
- Did not qualify - 20102010 FIFA World CupThe 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...
- Withdrew - 20142014 FIFA World CupThe 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
- Did not qualify
African Nations Cup record
- 1957 to 1998 - Did not enter
- 2000 - Did not qualify
- 2002 - Did not qualify
- 2004 - Withdrew
- 2006 - Did not qualify
- 2008 - Did not enter
- 2010 - Withdrew
- 2012 - Did not enter
Recent results
----Current squad
The following 21-man squad was selected for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF First Round
This page provides the summaries of the CAF First Round matches for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.-Format:In this round the twenty four lowest seeded teams were drawn into 12 home-and-away ties, at the World Cup Preliminary Draw at the Marina da Glória in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 30 July...
against 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...
on 11 November and 15 November 2011.
Caps and goals correct as of the match on 15 November 2011.
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